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James W. Barker
August 29, 1916 - November 28, 2002
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Resided In: Westbrook & Killingworth Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: December 01, 2002
Service: December 02, 2002
Cemetery: Beaverdale Memorial Park
James W. Barker, 86, husband of the late Emily Rankin Barker, of Linden Ave. Westbrook, formerly of Killingworth passed away Thursday Nov. 28, 2002 in CT Hospice. Brother of Jean Hunter of Pompton Lakes, NJ and the late Andrew J. and Robert W. Barker, uncle of Emily Strunk of Wayne, NJ and dear friend of Betty Crolley of Clinton. He was born in New Haven Aug. 29, 1916 a son of the late Andrew and Annie Webster Barker he served in the USAF Technical Training Command during WW II. He was a service station proprietor, having operated gas stations on Whalley Ave. in Westville for 11 years and another on Whitney Ave in North Haven for 8 years. Mr. Barker was a warranty claims analyst for Saab Motors in Orange until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Haven, a member of Wooster Lodge #79, A.F. & A. M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Lafayette Consistory of Bridgeport, Lodge Council Chapter Valley of New Haven, Past Patron Excelsior Chapter # 3 O.E.S., Past Royal Patron of Chatham Court #24 Deep River Order of the Amarants and B.P.O.E. Lodge #1784 of Westbrook.
Funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
Joseph F. Barba
December 10, 1907 - November 23, 2000
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: November 25, 2000
Service: November 25, 2000
Cemetery: All Saints Cemetery
In Hamden, Nov. 23, 2000, Joseph F. Barba, Sr., 92 of Grandview Ave., entered into rest at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Ann Marie Raccuia Barba. He was a resident of Hamden for over 60 years. Before his retirement in 1975 he was a Structural Engineer for over 45 years. He was employed by Westcott and Mapes of New Haven, the Town of Hamden as a Town Engineer and Sielye, Stevenson and Value of New York City. Mr. Barba later established his own general contracting firm in building construction. Loving father of Joseph F. Barba, Jr. and his wife Agnes of Cheshire, Ronald T. Barba and his wife Katherine of Greenwich and John A. Barba and his wife Margell of Oakton, VA. He was also survived by 11 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He was predeceased by a sister Theresa Maiorano.
Funeral from BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden. Friends may call on Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Interment in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Contributions in Joe's memory may be made to the Sacred Heart Academy Endowment Fund, 265 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514 or to CT Hospice, 61 Burban Dr., Branford, CT 06405.
Paul John Berlepsch
July 07, 1955 - January 04, 2002
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: January 06, 2002
Service: January 07, 2002
At his home, January 4, 2002, Paul John Berlepsch, 46, Loving Husband of Priscilla Allen-Berlepsch of 27 Maplewood Terr., Hamden, and devoted father of Katie Berlepsch, son of Eugene and Lorraine Koller Berlepsch of Hamden, brother of Eugene "Skip" Berlepsch and his wife Barbara of Orange, Brian Berlepsch and his wife Holly of Northford, Jane Berzan and her husband Jonathan of Falls Church, VA and Joan Berlepsch of Hamden. Survived by 11 nieces and nephews, many family and friends. He was a partner at Streamline Press, North Branford, earlier he had worked for Spear Newman of West Haven and was manager of the Chapel Wine Shop in New Haven. A graduate of Hamden High School class of 1973 and Quinnipiac College receiving a B.S. in Marketing in 1978. An active member and trustee of Hamden Plains United Methodist Church and a coach with the Hamden Fathers Soft Ball League.
Funeral service in Hamden Plains United Methodist Church, 15 Church St., Hamden, Monday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Friends may call Sunday from 5 - 8 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Katie Berlepsch College Fund, payable to Scudder Group in care of Walter Allen, Gruntal and Co., 171 Dwight Rd. Longmeadow. MA 01106.
Bala Balasubramaniya
September 23, 1923 - May 10, 2002
Birthplace: Trichy, India
Resided In: Woodbridge Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: May 12, 2002
Service: May 12, 2002
Our beloved mother, Bala, passed away May 10, 2002, after a brief illness. She is survived by her son Dr. Viswa Nathan of Woodbridge, daughters, Bharath of Chennai, India, Ajithan of Ranchi, India, Nithya of Madison, WI and Niranjana of Delhi, India, 9 grandchildren and3 great-grandchildren. Her genuine love, sharp wit and intellect won the love, affection and admiration of all. SRI RAMA JAYAM.
Funeral service will be Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Contributions may be made to the St. Raphael Hospital Foundation, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Virginia Beardsley Bloomingdale
November 04, 1912 - November 03, 2002
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Resided In: Killingworth, Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: November 06, 2002
Service: November 06, 2002
Cemetery: Beaverdale Memorial Park
In Westfield Care Center, Meriden, Virginia Beardsley Bloomingdale, 89, formerly of 25 Bridle Path Trail, Killingworth, died one day before her 90th birthday, wife of Walter Bloomingdale. Born in New Haven, Nov. 4, 1912, a daughter of the late Daniel and Dorothy Somers Beardsley. She had worked as a telephone operator for SNET Co.and was a member of the Rainbow Girls. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Virginia Rioux of Meriden; two sisters, Dorothy Munson of Hamden and Lorraine Kinsella of Hamden; a brother, Frederick Beardsley of Florida; two grandchildren, John Stagni of East Haddam and Lisa Russo of Middletown and two great-grandchildren, Fallon Russo of Middletown and Leanna Stagni of East Haddam.
Funeral service will be Wed., Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral.
Mary Moore Berg
March 11, 1917 - February 16, 2003
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Resided In: Quincy, MA & Hamden, CT U.S.A.
Visitation: February 21, 2003
Service: February 21, 2003
Cemetery: Beaverdale Memorial Park
In Quincy, MA, Feb. 16, 2003, Mary Moore Berg, 85, formerly of Hillview Ave., Hamden, wife of the late Edwin Werner Berg, mother of Patricia Berg DelVal of Quincy, MA, Pamela Berg Carey of Kensington, CT and Phyllis Berg Angelicola of Prospect, CT, sister of the late Charlotte Young, Mildred Russell, Lillian Unger, Joseph, Edward and Robert Moore. Alao survived by 6 grandchildren. She was born in New Haven, March 11, 1917 and worked as Clerk at the SCSU bookstore for several years.
Friends may call at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Friday, February 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
Hugo L. Bersano
October 05, 1921 - July 17, 2003
Birthplace: Hamden, CT
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: None
Service: July 24, 2003
Cemetery: All Saints Cemetery
Hamden - Hugo L. Bersano, 81, of 1199 Whitney Ave., passed away Thurs., July 17, 2003. He was born in Hamden, Oct. 5, 1921 a son of the late Louis J. and Angelina Marletti Bersano and was a lifelong Hamden resident. Mr. Bersano was a 1945 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. He worked as an accountant for the New Haven Housing Authority and most recently for the State of Connecticut Treasury Dept. He was a world traveler and a member of the "7 Continents Club". He is survived by two sisters; Olga Spargo of Hamden, Mary Cappetta of North Haven, a brother; Peter Bersano of Arlington, VA, 4 nieces and 6 nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated in St. Stephen Church, 400 Ridge Rd., Hamden, Thurs., July 24 at 10 a.m. Burial in All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Assoc., 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108-3272.
Margaret (Peggy) Banks
February 19, 1945 - December 08, 2003
Birthplace: Middletown, NY
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Lieutenant Colonel USAR, Retired. Born February 19, 1945, the daughter of Ava A. and the late John H. Banks.Graduated from Hamden High Class of 1963 and from Boston Univ. School of Nursing and was inducted into the International Nursing Honor Society (Simga Theta Tau) and was a member of the Phi Beta Sorority. She served 5 years active duty in the Army Nurse Corps in Vietnam, where she was awarded the Bronze Star. She was a member of the Retired Officer Association and the VFW Post 9965. She worked at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Denver and West Haven for 23 years. She is survived by a brother, John A Banks of Hamilton, Ohio and a sister, Rosemarie B. Olsen of Guilford.
At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Elizabeth Schirmer Blennerhassett
November 24, 1913 - January 20, 2004
Birthplace: North Bergen, NJ
Resided In: Wallingford & Orange Connecticut U.S.A.
Visitation: January 22, 2004
Service: January 23, 2004
Cemetery: Orange Cemetery
In Wallingford, Jan. 20, 2004, Elizabeth Schirmer Blennerhassett., wife of the late John Lycett Blennerhassett, formerly of Orange, CT and St. Petersburg, FL. She was born in North Bergen, NJ, Nov. 24, 1913, a daughter of the late Wilhelm and Sophie Martin Schirmer. She worked for many years as a Dietitian in the Orange Public Schools. Mrs. Blennerhassett was a 50 year member of Mystic Chapter # 20 Order of the Eastern Star and she had volunteered over 1000 hours at the Masonic Home. She is survived by daughters: Marilyn McHenry of New Port Richey, FL, Ruth Eren of Woodbury, CT and Susan Sweeney of Farmington, CT, a son, John L. Blennerhassett, Jr. of New Port Richey, FL, sisters:, Helen Holywood of Sun City West, Az and Martha Bergus of Duarte, CA. Also survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd., Orange, Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at 10 a.m. Friends may call at BEECHER & BENNETT TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 410 CAMPBELL AVE., WEST HAVEN, Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the John and Elizabeth Blennerhassett Scholarship Fund, Charter Oak State College, 55 Paul Manafort Dr., New Britain, CT 06053.
Gunnar Bjorkman
June 12, 1920 - March 11, 2004
Birthplace: Fredriksbert, Sweden
Resided In: Hamden Connecticut U.S.A.
Service: March 13, 2004
Gunnar Bjorkman, 83, husband of 51 years to Ruth Koch Bjorkman of Corbin Rd., Hamden, formerly of Stamford, passed away on March 11, 2004 of a cardiac arrest. Born on June 12, 1920 in Fredriksberg, Sweden, son of the late Axel Fredrik and Hedvig Bergsten Bjorkman. For more than twenty years Mr. Bjorkman was the publisher and editor of Scandinavian-American newspapers, Nordiske Tidene and Nordsjern Svea, in Brooklyn, New York. For his work he was honored by the Kings of Sweden and Norway. He lived in Stamford for more than 50 years and was a member of the Sons of Norway, Vasa Order and St. John's Lutheran Church. He is survived by his daughter Karen Bjorkman of Arlington, MA, his son Ian Bjorkman of Hamden, grandchildren Hannah Jean and Sarah Beth Fleckenstein, and Raymond and Seth Bjorkman.
Friends are invited to a Funeral Service at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 305 St. Ronan St., New Haven, CT 06511 on Saturday, March 13, 2004 at 11AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 450 George St., New Haven, CT 06511. BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden in care of arrangments.
