All Obituaries

J. Robert (Bob) Greiner was born in Lincoln, NE in 1931. He grew up an artist and swimmer and graduated from the University of Nebraska with his BFA in Education. He was drafted into the Army at Ft. Bliss during the Korean War and subsequently got an MFA from Pratt Institute in New York City. Soon thereafter, he met his wife, Susan Barstow, at a church dance on the Upper West Side in the Spring of 1957. They married that November. After successful stints at a small ad agency and corporate...

MERIDEN - James (Jimbo) Burghardt, 73, departed this life peacefully on October 8, 2020 in Meriden with his sister Marie and brother-in-law Dave Blakeslee by his side. James was born in Meriden, CT on June 16, 1947, to the late Charles and Gladys (Harvey) Burghardt. He grew up in Wallingford and attended Simpson Elementary School, Early Junior High and graduated from Lyman Hall Highschool. After earning his High School diploma, James answered the call of duty by serving his country...

WALLINGFORD -Gladys Cannata, 90, departed this life on October 13,2020 at Masonicare. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis Cannata. Gladys was born in Meriden, on May 11, 1930 to the late Nicholas and Mary Segedi. Earlier in her employment, she had worked in the cafeteria of the former Robert Early Middle School in Wallingford. Prior to her retirement, Gladys worked at Dataproducts. In her free time she enjoyed playing bingo and cards as well as playing on her bowling team. She...

WALLINGFORD - Carrie Ring passed into eternal life on October 8, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born on July 18, 1917, in L'Etang, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Artemus and Margaret (Danbury) Hatt. She was one of 13 children, all of whom predeceased her except for her youngest sister, Dorothy. Carrie and her husband Bill emigrated with their daughter, Beth, to the United States in 1951 and resided in Plainville from 1951 to 2017. Carrie worked for...

Maria Graci Saia, wife of the late Carmelo Saia of Wallingford, died Tuesday, September 29 after a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Maria was born in Castrofilippo, Sicily, Italy on July 5, 1930 to the late Antonio and Anna Maria Graci. She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1969 and lived in Wallingford for the past 51 years. Besides her husband and parents Maria is predeceased by her four brothers; Angelo, Luigi, Giuseppe, Pietro, and her three sisters Concetta Graci,...

WALLINGFORD - Lynn Carole Smith Rieger of Wallingford passed away peacefully at Masonic Home on September 11, 2020. Lynn’s parents were Lawrence and Grace Piper Smith of Yalesville, CT and Lynn grew up on Church Street in Yalesville. She was a 1960 graduate of Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford. In 1963, she graduated from Grace-New Haven Hospital School of Nursing and was an RN at Meriden Hospital and later at The Curtis Home in Meriden. She had a lifelong interest in...

WALLINGFORD - Terrence R. Hayden, 77, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, September 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband to Marilyn (Williams) Hayden. Terrence was born in Meriden, CT on May 1, 1943, to the late Raymond and Catherine (Gaffney) Hayden of Wallingford. Terry grew up in Wallingford where he lived most of his life. He was a meat cutter for Stop & Shop for many years and served honorably in the US Air Force. Terry will be deeply missed by all who knew...

MIDDLETOWN - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother Steven James Willhelm, 65, on August 30, 2020. Steve was born in Meriden, on November 13, 1954, to the late J. Raymond and Grace (Lathrop) Willhelm. Steve grew up in Wallingford, attending local schools and graduating from Lyman Hall in 1972. If you are a long time Wallingford resident he may have delivered papers to you on Long Hill Road, or ushered you to a seat at Oakdale (under the tent) or maybe...

WEST HAVEN - William Distasio, 71, beloved husband of Cynthia (Eachus) Distasio, was called to his eternal resting place on August 16, 2020. He entered this world on June 27, 1949 in Queens, NY, born to the late Cosmo and Angela (Rao) Distasio. Friends may call on Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm St., Wallingford. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at St. Jude's Church in Monroe. Burial with military...

WALLINGFORD - Frances "Mickey" Holloran Boyd, 94, peacefully departed this life on August 11, 2020 at Pond Ridge in Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of the late Wallis Boyd who predeceased her in 1987. Mickey was born in New York, NY on October 23, 1925 to the late John and Frances (Miller) Holloran. She had an idyllic childhood on a farm in upstate New York and became an accomplished and enthusiastic horsewoman. She was a graduate of the Knox School and received her...