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Harry Joseph Keally
November 24, 1922 - October 04, 2002
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Service: None
In New Haven, Oct 4, 2002, Harry Joseph Keally, after a long illness of 925 Mix Ave. Hamden, husband of Dorris Kane Keally, father of Susan Thebarge and husband James Thebarge of Torrington, Harry J. Keally, III of Oakland, CA, brother of Irene Dillon of Ohio, grandfather of Rebecca Kane Dow of Hartford. Predeceased by 5 sisters. Mr Keally was born in Pittsburgh, PA November 24, 1922 son of the late Harry J. Sr. and Elizabeth Kelly Keally. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was employed as a mechanical engineer with the H. H. Robertson Company prior to his illness. He served in the U.S. Army in Japan durning WW II. Mr Keally was a member of Saint Rita Mens Club, New Haven Chamber of Commerace and the New Haven Jaycee's.
Funeral service at the convenience of the family. No calling hours. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, 113 Follybrook Blvd., Wethersfield, CT 06109.
Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden.
David Samuel Adorno
June 17, 1927 - January 12, 2003
Birthplace: New Britain, CT
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Service: January 21, 2003
Cemetery: Centerville Cemetery
David Samuel Adorno, 75, of 100 Blake Road, Hamden, died at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT, on January 12, 2003, after a long illness. He was a retired professor of mathematics and Dean Emeritus of the School of Management at the State University of New York at Binghamton.
David Adorno was born in New Britain, CT on June 17, 1927, to the late Rosario Adorno and Mary Carpenter Adorno, both immigrants from Siracusa, Sicily. He was educated in local public schools in New Britain and received a State High School Diploma from the Connecticut State Board of Education, on the basis of equivalency examination, on February 28, 1945. His was the 34th such equivalency diploma awarded in the state of Connecticut. He served in the U.S. military (Army Air Corps and Army) from August, 1945, to August, 1951, at the end of World War II and during the Korean Conflict. After military service, he enrolled at the University of Texas, Austin, where he received a B.A. degree, with honors, in pure mathematics in August, 1953. He earned an M.A. in mathematics from the Pennsylvania State University in 1955 and a Ph.D. in theoretical mathematical statistics from Harvard University in 1963.
He joined the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, in 1963, where the results of his doctoral dissertation led to a fundamental change in the design of satellite tracking systems. He subsequently joined IBM, and worked in IBM research in San Jose, CA and White Plains, NY. His teaching career followed, with an appointment at New York University, NY, NY (associate professor of mathematics), Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY (professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA (Dean of the School of Business Administration), LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY (professor and chair of the Department of Business Administration), and the State University of New York at Binghamton from which he retired in 1985. In 1965-66, he held a Fulbright Professorship at the University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain. After his retirement, he taught part-time as an adjunct professor in the Department of Mathematics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH and served as a pre-professional law counselor in the College of Literature, Arts, and Sciences, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He frequently served as an expert witness on statistical matters in court cases.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rolena Klahn Adorno of Hamden; four daughters: Pamela Fitch of Olivenhain, CA, Patricia Madden of Los Angeles, CA, Margaret Miller of Claremont, CA, and Penny Towery of Hamden; and five grandchildren, Cassady Yoder of College Station, TX, Nina and Gillian Fitch of Olivenhain, CA, and Christopher and Emily Towery of Hamden. He is also survived by two brothers, Donald Adorno of New Britain, CT and Joseph Adorno of Chandler, AZ; two sisters, Marie Cassone of Raleigh, NC, and Lois DeFelice-Beaudoin of Berlin, numerous nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, the youngest of whom, Erika Magin of Berlin, was born on his birthday in 2002.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 12 noon at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, with burial immediately following at Centerville Cemetery, Washington Ave., Hamden. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Connecticut Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405-4906 (www.hospice.com).
Paula C. Cullen
July 24, 1911 - January 02, 2003
Birthplace: New York, NY
Resided In: North Haven Connecticut U.S.A.
In Cheshire, January 2, 2003, Paula C. Cullen of 41 Windsor Rd., North Haven, wife of the late Stanley R. Cullen, mother of Susan C. Johnson of Edgartown, MA and William R. Cullen of Rancho Palos Verde, CA. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Born in New York City, July 24, 1911, she lived in Greenwich, CT before moving to Hamden in 1941 and later moving to North Haven in 1968. She was an active real estate associate with the Mabel B. Seabury Co., for 30 years before her retirement.
Funeral service private. Arrangements with BEECHER AND BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE., HAMDEN. Memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of one's choice.
Herbert L. Emanuelson, Jr.
January 16, 2003
Resided In: Weston, MA & Hamden, CT U.S.A.
Visitation: None
Service: February 08, 2003
In Weston, MA, Jan. 8, 2003, Herbert L. Emanuelson, Jr., formerly of Hamden, husband of Joanne Emanuelson, father of Herbert L. Emanuelson, IV of West Hartford and Lynne Emanuelson of Attleboro, MA, brother of Joan Curtis and the late Elinor Page and grandfather of Alexander Emanuelson. He graduated from Yale University and the University of Connecticut Law School and practiced in New Haven for 48 years. He was Past President of the Yale Golf Association, Mory’s Association, The National Club Association, The New Haven Bar Association and the Quinnipiack Club. He served on the Church Council of Bethesda Lutheran Church and the Easter Seal – Goodwill Industries. An Active Mason for 50 years, he was a Past Master of Wooster Lodge # 79, A.F. & A.M. and served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Connecticut in 1984.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Bethesda Lutheran Church, 305 St. Ronan St., New Haven on Sat., Feb. 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. If you are unable to attend, you may e-mail your remembrance to his son @ herb@adamsknight.com. It is suggested that memorial contributions be sent to: The Child Identification Program @ The Grand Lodge of Connecticut, P.O. Box 250, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Alton Richard Church
August 24, 1923 - February 02, 2003
Birthplace: Meriden, CT
Resided In: North Eastham, MA & Meriden, CT U.S.A.
Visitation: February 05, 2003
Service: February 05, 2003
Cemetery: Walnut Grove Cemetery
NORTH EASTHAM, MA - Alton Richard Church, 79, of 85 Rolling Lane, formerly of Meriden, CT, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Harbor Hill Care Center in Middletown, CT. He was the husband of Barbara Messner Church. Born in Meriden on Aug. 24, 1923, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Leone Maronde Church. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II and was employed as Superintendent of Maintenance at World Tableware in Wallingford for forty-four years. He was a member of American Legion Post #45 of South Meriden, CT, the Legion Post in Orleans, MA, Elks Lodge #35 in Meriden, Elks Lodge #2572 in North Eastham and the Golf Club in Wellfleet, MA. He also was a member of the Wallingford, CT State Guard for ten years. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Enid Learned of Meriden and Holly and Francis Solecki of Boca Raton, FL; a sister, Marcia Thornton of Southington, CT; a sister-in-law, Irene Church of Meriden; a grandson and his wife, Kevin and Melinda Learned of Meriden; two great granddaughters, Caitlin Falkowski and Portia Learned, both of Meriden; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Wayne Church and a son-in-law, Newall Learned.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Beecher and Bennett Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden. The Rev. Anne Jensen will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. If desired, contributions in Mr. Church's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2911 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.
Barbara Powell
October 14, 1939 - January 01, 2003
Birthplace: New York, NY
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: January 11, 2003
Service: January 11, 2003
In New Haven, Jan. 1, 2003, Barbara Powell, 63, of 28 Dix St., Hamden, mother of Stephanie St. John Olear of Astoria, NY and Louis St. John of Chicago, sister of Walter Powell of Slippery Rock, PA, Richard Powell of Houston, TX and the late Donald Powell. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. She was born in New York, NY, daughter of the late Walter and Estelle Segay Powell.
Friends may call at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Saturday, Jan. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m, a funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospital of St. Raphael Foundation, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Paul V. Cervoni
October 08, 1938 - January 06, 2003
Birthplace: Bridgeport, CT
Resided In: North Haven Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: January 11, 2003
Service: January 11, 2003
Paul V. Cervoni, 64, husband of Mary K. Birdsall Cervoni of State St., North Haven, brother of Linda Randall of Sun City West, AZ. Paul was born in Bridgeport, Oct. 8, 1938 a son of the late Paul and Mary Turgiano Cervoni. English teacher, former Chairman of the English Dept. at Trumbull High School, twice made a National Center of Excellence in English. Paul was Chairman of the CT Council of Teachers of English and was active in the National Council of Teachers of English and the New England Council. Cervoni pioneered programs in the training of student teachers for Central CT State Univ., Univ. of Bridgeport and Southern CT State Univ. A Fullbright exchange teacher to England he was a champion of international education programs. A brilliantly innovative educational leader, his classes produced a wide range of high achieving students. He led a golden age of education from 1963 - 98.
Funeral service Sat., Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. at St. John Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven, CT. Mary will greet family and friends from 10 - 11 a.m. Contributions may be made to Brown University, General Library Endowment, 110 Elm St. Providence, RI 02903 or Shoreline Dialysis Center, 34 East Industrial Rd., Branford, CT 06405. BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT in care of arrangements.
Robert Anthony Ferriolo
January 07, 1932 - February 10, 2003
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Resided In: Branford & West Haven, CT U.S.A.
Visitation: February 12, 2003
Service: February 13, 2003
Cemetery: All Saints Cemetery
In Branford, Feb. 10, 2003, Robert Anthony Ferriolo of Alps Rd., formerly of West Haven, son of the late Anthony M. and Delores Cochiarelli Ferriolo, beloved brother of Carol F. Masotta and Peter M. Ferriolo both of Branford, cherished uncle of Vincent, John and Ronald Masotta and Shayn Ferriolo, predeceased by a nephew, Peter M. Ferriolo, Jr. A 1953 graduate of the University of Connecticut, College of Pharmacy, he was a member of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical fraternity. He worked with his father at the Colonial Pharmacy in Hamden and later became associated with the Hall-Benedict Co. in New Haven. He was a member of the New Haven Pharmaceutical Assoc., St. Ambrose Music Club and was an accomplished pianist and organist, accompanying many vocal and instrumental soloists at recitals and also active in various church and social groups.
Funeral Service from BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE., HAMDEN, Thurs., Feb. 13 at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10 a.m. Friends may call Wed. from 5 - 8 p.m. It is suggested memorial contributions be sent to P.J. Ferriolo Memorial Fund, c/o Branford Community Foundation, PO Box 462, Branford, CT 06405 or the Hospital of St. Raphael Foundation, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven 06511.
Mary Nagorski
January 03, 1927 - January 07, 2003
Birthplace: Sanok Romanowa, Poland
Resided In: West Haven Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: January 10, 2003
Service: January 11, 2003
Cemetery: All Saints Cemetery
In Meriden, Jan. 7, 2003, Mary Nagorski, 76, of Medford St., West Haven, wife of the late Peter Nagorski, mother of Lucy N. Evans of Hamden, Michael Nagorski of Southington, Walter Nagorski of Shrewsbury, MA and John Nagorski of Orange, grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Mary was born in Poland, Jan. 3, 1927 daughter of the late Peter and Anna Kowalyk Szymko she arrived in New Haven from Germany in 1950. She worked for house services at SNET Co. for 30 years retiring in 1989. She was a parishoner at St. Michael Ukranian Church in New Haven.
Funeral from BEECHER & BENNETT TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 410 Campbell Ave. at Court St., West Haven, Sat., Jan. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 569 George St., New Haven at 9 a.m. Friends may call Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. Panachyda service Friday at 7 p.m.
Ben Segal
May 09, 1919 - December 27, 2002
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Resided In: Wallingford Connecticut U.S.A.
Service: January 09, 2003
Ben Segal, 83, theatrical producer and founder of the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut, died Friday (December 27, 2002) at the Masonic Healthcare Center, Wallingford, after a brief illness. A resident of Wallingford for 42 years, Mr. Segal was born in Boston on May 9, 1919, to Frank and Rebecca Segal; the family moved to New Haven in 1924.
Mr. Segal served with the United States Army in the South Pacific during World War II, and following his return to New Haven became General Manager of the Shubert Theatre, learning the craft of theatre from such masters as Henry Fonda, Richard Rodgers, Elia Kazan, Jerome Robbins, and Tennessee Williams.
In 1948, Mr. Segal and Anthony Brady Farrell took over operations of New York’s Mark Hellinger Theatre, with Mr. Segal overseeing more than 70 stage productions for the Farrell Organization. In 1951, Mr. Segal produced the award-winning “Billy Budd”, and the following year, with George Kaufman, co-produced the revival of Kaufman’s “Fancy Meeting You Again” starring Walter Matthau.
Mr. Segal returned to Connecticut in 1954 to found Wallingford’s Oakdale Theatre, exploring the then new concept of seasonal theatre-in-the-round.
In partnership with Buster Bonoff, a second theatre was opened in Warwick, Rhode Island in 1955, and Mr. Segal soon co-developed others in Buffalo, New York, and Framingham, Mass. Mr. Segal went on to co-found the Musical Arena Theatre Association of America, which represented ownership or operating control of over twenty theatres throughout the country.
Oakdale began as a 1, 600 seat tent-theatre, presenting summer stock Equity musicals. Within a few years Mr. Segal elevated the stature of the theatre by bringing in such Hollywood and Broadway stars as Van Johnson, John Raitt, Angela Lansbury, Howard Keel, Debbie Reynolds, and Ray Milland to star in the stage productions.
Always responsive to changes in public taste, in 1972 Mr. Segal expanded the theatre’s capacity to 3, 200 and replaced the tent with a permanent wood dome, turning Oakdale into the state’s preeminent concert venue. Week-long engagements by artists such as Danny Kaye, Harry Belafonte, Tom Jones, Jerry Lewis, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tony Bennett, Liza Minnelli, Sergio Franchi, and Steve & Eydie eventually gave way to one-night performances ranging from singers Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers, to Huey Lewis, and comedians George Burns, George Carlin to Bill Cosby. Among the hundreds of artists who made their first Connecticut appearances on Oakdale’s revolving stage were The Who, Cream, Led Zeplin, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Newhart, Eddie Murphy, Vince Gill, James Garner, and Reba McEntire. One of Mr. Segal’s proudest accomplishment was the creation of the Oakdale Childrens’ Theatre Series, that to this day remains a prominent part of Oakdale’s programming.
Few producers had as great a respect for talent of any variety as Mr. Segal, and as such, few producers were as respected by the artists themselves.
In 1996, Mr. Segal saw the realization of his long-time dream for Oakdale when the theatre opened its doors as a new 5, 000 seat year-round proscenium facility, with his wood dome proudly acting as the new theatre’s lobby. Riverdance and Bruce Springsteen were soon to follow.
While operating Oakdale, Mr. Segal’s other activities included the creation of the Barnum Festival Theatre in Bridgeport; management of the Meriwether Post Pavilion in Maryland; concert presentations at the Hartford Civic Center, New Haven Coliseum, Palace theatres in both New Haven and Stamford, Woolsey Hall, The Bushnell and the Connecticut Tennis Center. In 1976, with attorney Emanuel Zimmer, Mr. Segal built the year-round Sunrise Theatre in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Mr. Segal was a founder and charter Commissioner of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts; was a member of the Friar’s Club, the Quinnipiac Club, and the Masonic Order; and throughout his long career consistently served charitable organizations in the Greater New Haven area and State of Connecticut. Mr. Segal has been honored for his service to the state by Governor’s Dempsey, Grasso, O’Neill, and Weicker.
Mr. Segal’s great passion beyond show business was photography, and his later years were spent traveling the world with wife Barbara, his friends, and his cameras. From the Beverly Hills Hotel to a village in Nepal or Ecuador, those who had the privilege to know Ben considered themselves fortunate, as he considered himself even to have simply met them - regardless of who they were.
Mr. Segal is survived by his wife Barbara of Wallingford; son Beau, daughter-in-law Nancy and grandchildren Barrie and Milo of Woodbridge; daughter Rebecca of Los Angeles, California; son Mark of Portsmouth, New Hampshire; sister Shirley Abramson of Boca Raton, Florida. Pre-deceasing Mr. Segal were wife Clarice Cumbley Segal of Southport, England, and brother Maxwell of Hamden.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarice Segal Fund, Alzheimer’s Resource Center, 1261 South Main Street, Plantsville, CT. 06479 or the Masonic Healthcare Center, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.
A Memorial Service open to all friends and family will be held at the Quinnipiac Club, 221 Church Street, New Haven (203-562-3147), at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th - cocktails, of course, to follow.
