John Lincoln Peterson, born February 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away recently at the Orange Health and Rehab Center of Orange, CT. He was the son of the late Arnold E. Peterson and Inez Weeks Peterson. Grown up in Milford, John graduated from Jonathan Law High School, then achieved an AB degree in chemistry at Greenville College, Greenville, IL. This was followed by a degree in law at Valporaiso University in Indiana. Later, having passed the Patent Bar exam, John worked for Miles...

Gloria E. Danza, 101, peacefully departed on April 14, 2024, in Milford, CT, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 10, 1923, to Rudolph and Christine DeFelice. She dedicated herself to a fulfilling career, most notably making helicopter parts during WWII at Manning, Maxwell & Moore Manufacturing. Her adventurous spirit led her into the realm of mystery shopping, adding zest to her professional journey. Married to the late Vincent Danza, Gloria embraced a life...

Teresa (Golino) Salzillo, age 89, of Milford, beloved wife of Anthony Salzillo, passed away on April 14, 2024. Born on December 3, 1934, in Marcianise Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Angelo Golino and Maria Giuseppa Mezzacapo. In 1954, Teresa met and married her husband Anthony, while he was in the service overseas.  Since then, the couple have been together for nearly 70 years. When Teresa came to America, she became a citizen.  They resided in East Harlem and...

William “Billy” McFadden, 86, of Milford, passed away on April 13, 2024. Born on November 27, 1937, in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late John and Kathleen McFadden.      He was a licensed plumber by trade and owned his own business, Mo-Mac contracting. He was the property manager of three YMCA facilities. William was an all around great guy who was willing to help anyone that needed home improvements. One of his...

John Cholakian, age 58, of Milford, peacefully passed surrounded by family at his home on April 13, 2024, after bravely battling cancer. Born on June 29, 1965, in Norwalk, CT, to the late Edward and Virginia Cholakian, John’s life was marked by dedication, passion, and kindness. John’s journey led him through various pursuits, reflecting his well-rounded nature. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from...

Margaret "Peggy" Rybczak, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, while in the presence of her loving husband. Born on August 23, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late John and Eleanor Cleland, Peggy spend her formative years in Brooklyn before moving to Milford in the 1970’s. In 1979, Peggy married her beloved husband, John Z. Rybczak, and their union of 45 years was a testament to the enduring power of love and devotion. Peggy's professional journey was marked by...

Helen Celeste McGarry, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully departed this life on April 9, 2024, in Orange, CT, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 4, 1952, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles and Helen Moschitta. She was the beloved wife of James McGarry. Helen's journey was marked by a profound commitment to education. She earned her master's degree in education from Adelphi University, where she also found kinship in Delta Gamma Sorority,...

On April 8, 2024, James "Jim" Federico, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on January 18, 1936, in New Haven to Rose and Lorenzo Federico, and grew up in Allingtown, West Haven. He met the love of his life, Nancy, through Jukebox Saturday Night, in 1955. They married three years later, and their 67 years together served as a model of love and commitment to all. Jim had an incredible work ethic. He...

Susan M. Bottino, age 76, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2024. Born on December 25, 1947 in Bridgeport CT, she was the daughter of the late John Jr. and Annabelle Comerford. Susan adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her entire family was the light of her life.  She really enjoyed baking tasty desserts and always looked forward to bringing a much-loved special dish to every family event. Summer picnics were never complete without her famous...

Maricela Argelis Shields, 47, of Milford, beloved wife of nearly 20 years to Daniel Shields, passed away on April 7, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 13, 1976, in Panama City, Panama, she was the daughter of Jose and Juanna Flores. Maricela graduated from the Instituto Episcopal San Cristobal (High School) in Panama in 1993. Maricela graduated with honors as a Merchant Marine from Kings Point Academy in 2000. She enjoyed music and actively participated in...