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Friday, July 16, 2010 — The North Haven Citizen
Obituaries Carol Z. Bumsted
Carol Zabawar Bumsted, 74, of Hartford Turnpike, North Haven, died July 4, 2010, at the Masonicare, Wallingford. Born in New Haven, on July 9, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Hildebrand Zabawar. Carol obtained her LPN from Eli Whitney Tech School and had worked at the VAMC of West Haven for many years until her retirement. Carol also had a special love for all animals and was a breeder of miniature poodles for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Debra (John) Hernandez, and a son, Frank (Janet) Bumsted, both of North Haven; a sister, Martha Zabawar, of Troy, Mich. She was predeceased by a brother, Frank Zabawar. Funeral services were held July 8 at the North Haven Funeral Home. Interment was in All Saints Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, 33 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Regina Kelly Ekberg
Biagio Criscuolo Biagio “Benny” Criscuolo, of Patten Road, in North Haven, and Cape Coral, Fla., died at home, July 10, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was married for 52 years to the love of his life, Annemarie Falanga Criscuolo. Benny was born in New Haven, Aug. 20, 1927, a son of the late Alphonse and Carmela Marie Bottone Criscuolo. He grew up on Wooster Street in New Haven where he was a member of the Santa Maria Maddalena Society and the St. Andrew the Apostle Society. After serving in the Army during the Korean War, Benny went to work as a laborer for A. Prete Construction and was a member of Connecticut Laborers Union Local 455. He retired as a labor foreman with Chapel Construction Co. Benny was a wonderful singer and dancer. He loved taking his daily walks, playing bocce and watching baseball. He was a parishioner of St. Therese Church and a member of the Men’s Club. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family. Benny is survived by his children, Anthony (Diane), Benjamin (Jody), Christo-
pher (Margaret), David (Eda) and Eugene (Nicolle) Criscuolo; a sister, Ann Costanzo; and grandchildren, Daniel, Jaclyn, Alex, Stephanie, Samantha, Brooke, Ashley, Joseph, Michael and Rebecca. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Josephine Savo, Joseph, Fred, Pasquale, Guido and Alphonse Criscuolo. A funeral Mass was celebrated July 15 at St. Therese Church. Burial was private. The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc., New Haven, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Masonicare Hospice, 33 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Ellen Dinan DeLeonardo Ellen Dinan DeLeonardo, 69, of Quinnipiac Ave., North Haven, formerly of Hamden, died July 7, 2010, at the Sr. Anne Virginie Grimes Health Center. She was the wife of Peter DeLeonardo. Ellen was born in New Haven, Aug. 31, 1940, the daughter of the late David and Anna Connolly Dinan and was employed at the Law Office of Wiggin & Dana for 15 years prior to retiring seven years ago. A person with a great sense of humor, she enjoyed traveling and her family, especially her grandchildren. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Renee) Coleman and a daughter-in-law, Tammy Riccitelli, both of Hamden; a sister, Mrs. Rick (Ann) Ricci of Clinton; cousins, Mary Perrelli, of New Haven, and Patricia Connolly, of Hamden; and grandchildren, Ryan and Patrick
Coleman and Amanda and Robert Riccitelli. She was pre-deceased by a son, David Riccitelli, and a brother, Donald Dinan. A funeral Mass was celebrated July 17 at Blessed Sacrament Church. The Peer
H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, Hamden, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Sr. Anne Virginie Grimes Health Center, 1354 Chapel St., New Haven, CT, 06513
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community, along with his passion for reading are timeless, precious, special and very well appreciated, just like the classics he cherished so much. “We are all so grateful for all of Don’s contributions to our library and town and for touching all of us in his own wonderful way,” stated Gina Falcigno, co-president of the Friends. “Like the classics he loved very much, Don will always remain forever popular and special in our hearts and minds.” For more information on the classics or other books of interest, please contact the North Haven Memorial Library at 203-239-5803 or visit The Used Bookstore on the main floor of the library.
Continued from page 8 very highly of McCall. “I sang with Don in the Glee Club for 30 years, and he and I were both birdwatchers,” stated Allan Silverstein, a good friend. “I have great memories of Don, especially the time when we traveled to Woodbridge and he showed me a bluebird that is not easily found in Connecticut.” “Don was a wonderful man who was easy to talk to. I enjoyed listening to his stories, especially when he spoke about the classics,” replied Klara Ohmes, a friend. “He was a true North Havener.” McCall’s volunteerism, good deeds, love and dedication to his family, friends and
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Regina Kelly Ekberg, “Aunt Dejie”, 100, formerly of Quinnipiac Avenue, North Haven, died July 1, 2010, at the Harborside/Arden House, Hamden. She was the wife of the late Henry S. Ekberg. Born in Pittston, Pa., on March 8, 1910; she was a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Frances Gaffie Kelly. A resident of North Haven since 1948 until entering the Arden House; she was a U.S. marshall for the Department of Justice for many years until her retirement in 1974. She is survived by a brother, Frederick J. Kelly, of North Haven; grandchildren, Henry J., Erin and Jacquelyn Ekberg; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Genevieve Mitchell, Charles
and Vincent Kelly. She was predeceased by her son, Henry William Ekberg. A funeral Mass was celebrated July 5 at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Interment was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The North Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 148 Eastern Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033.