WALLINGFORD, CT — Below are recent death notices from Wallingford.
Steven J. Brown, 56, passed away on Jan. 26, 2025. He was a skilled self-employed carpenter until his early retirement, he was a graduate of Sheehan High School who took pride in his craft.
Lorraine A. (LaCroix) Malone, 92, passed away on Jan. 28, 2025. A dedicated Registered Nurse, she spent decades assisting in operating rooms at Meriden and Gaylord Hospitals and later worked as an office nurse for Dr. Richard Breck.
Frederick T. Dunn Jr., 100, passed away on Jan. 31, 2025. A former State Representative and Selectman in North Haven, he built a career as an Auditor of Car Accounts for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad before joining Norfolk and Western Railway in Virginia, retiring at 60 and later returning to Connecticut.
Mark Anthony D’Antonio, 69, passed away on Jan. 24, 2025. A longtime Wallingford postal worker who retired in 2018, he was an avid skier, golfer, pickleball and softball player, die-hard Jets and Yankees fan, and lover of grilling, gardening, wine-making, and 70s music.
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Pauline R. Blakeslee, 89, passed away on Jan. 27, 2025. A dedicated special education teacher for 20 years before retiring in 2001, she was deeply involved in Center Congregational Church, where she taught Sunday School, co-chaired the Christmas Fair, and played in the handbell choir for 40 years.
Michael Douglas Black, 76, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025. A tax accountant for over 30 years, he was also a 6th-degree black belt in Renshinkan karate, founding a dojo in Florida, coaching championship-winning Little League baseball, and inspiring students worldwide with his dedication to martial arts and mentorship.
Salvatore John Falconeri Jr., 63, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025, from ALS. A dedicated coach to his son’s sports teams, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, camping, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys.
William R. Brackett, 98, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025, after a career as a mechanical supervisor with Metro-North Railroad, service in the U.S. Navy during WWII, over 60 years as a Mason, and a lifetime of woodworking, gardening, and leading community activities, including exercise classes and social gatherings well into his later years.
James G. Kahl, 73, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025, after a 53-year career at Stop and Shop, a lifetime of devotion to the V.F.W. Post 591, and a passion for bowling, softball, horseshoes, setback tournaments, drumming, and cheering on the N.Y. Yankees.
Sheila M. (Kaman) Mitchell Golden, 82, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025, after a career as a hairdresser, military parts inspector, and nurse’s aide, and enjoyed traveling, binge-watching shows like "Pitbulls & Parolees" and "Blue Bloods," and hosting family gatherings for Christmas Eve and summer pool parties.
Ann Marie (Casciano) Brady, 80, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025. She worked as an X-ray technician, enjoyed family activities, especially her grandchildren’s events, and spending time at the Wallingford Senior Center.