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Nelson Antonio Rivera, 79, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Thomas Rivera Hilerio and Regalada Rosado Rivera, Nelson was born on August 14, 1944 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Nelson was married to the love of his life, Elizabeth P. Rivera, for 26 joyful years. Nelson moved with his family from Puerto Rico to Connecticut at age 5, and was raised in Bridgeport before settling in Milford as an adult where he lived...

Timothy Joseph Attolino, Sr., 62 of Milford, died on April 26 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his dedicated wife of 31 years, Patrice (McCarthy); his son, Timothy J. Attolino, Jr.; his daughter, Katie; four brothers, James, his twin Mark, David (Karin) and Jeffrey; nieces and nephews, Zach (Allison), Alex (Matt), Gabby, David, Matthew, Lindsey (Paolo) and Dylan; grand nieces and nephews; the extended McCarthy family and cherished...

Paul Ernst Sr., 83 passed away April 25, 2024.  He was born in Somerset, MA, the son of the late Alder and Marie (Bibeau) Ernst. The family moved to the Rivercliff section of Devon in 1945 where Paul resided until 1964. Paul leaves behind his soul mate Joan (Mickune) of 63 years; his son, Paul (Alice) of Woodbury, CT; and his two grandchildren, Brian of Los Angeles, California and Kristin of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by his brother, Robert of Palm Coast, Florida. Paul...

Gloria (Aldo) Capecelatro, 99, of Orange, beloved wife of John L. Capecelatro, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. Born on June 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Carolyn (Kuhnast) Aldo of Milford. Gloria was captain of the cheerleading team at Milford High School and later on a member of the Reunion Committee well into her 90’s and of the MNO Club for over 75 years. She trained as a hairdresser but ultimately became the co-owner of the family business,...

Jerrold Jarosław "Jarek" Skakacz passed away suddenly on April 22, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital with his daughter by his side. Jerrold is predeceased by his father Marian Skakacz. He is survived by his mother Jolanta Skakacz of Poland, his son David Skakacz, his daughter Monica Skakacz, his only grandson Corneilius Williams Jr. all of West Haven, and all of his friends from all over the world. Jerrold was born in Łęczyca, Łódź, Poland on June 15, 1961 to Marian and...

  John Bernard Sporko, 81, passed away peacefully on April 21, 204 at his home in Milford CT. John was born on September 10, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT to the late John and Stella Sporko. John was the beloved husband of the late Gladys Sporko. John proudly worked for the Milford Postal Service as a mail carrier for over 35 years before retiring and beginning his second career as a school bus driver for Winkle Bus Co. for an additional 20 years. John was the kind of man who loved to stay...

Olga Lapata, 88, beloved wife of the late Anastasios Lapatas, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024. Born on October 15, 1935 in Kalamata, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Panagiotis and Evagelia Karabela. Olga lived a full and righteous life.  She was a successful entrepreneur, owning her own beauty spa in Athens, Greece in her early years.  She was also a savvy merchant.  She imported marble and granite from Italy and Brazil, and exported walnut timber from...

David Gabor Bagley, 76, of Milford, passed away at his home on April 21, 2024. Born on May 31, 1947, in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Gabor and Mary Bagley. A proud middle school educator of 35 years for the Ridgefield, CT School District, Dave was often voted teacher of the year by his students until he retired in 2004. He brought passion and ‘life’ to history classes and loved seeing his students learn and thrive. In his retirement, he enjoyed weekly yoga classes,...

Susan C. Elwood, 97, of Hamden, passed away on April 19, 2024. Born on October 22, 1926 in New Milford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Viola (Jackson) Elwood. Susan’s care has been entrusted to CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD ST., MILFORD, CT. All services will be private.