Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home

06/01/2026

Angela Catherine Vuolo, age 86, beloved husband of Michael J. Vuolo of Shelton, died peacefully on June 1, 2026 at Griffin Hospital with her family her side. Born in Bronx, NY on August 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Esposito Siciliano. Mrs. Vuolo was raised and educated ...

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05/30/2026

Rosita Ambroise, age 92 of Derby, beloved wife of the late Joseph Greffin Ambroise, died peacefully on May 29, 2026 at Griffin Hospital with her family by her side. Born on December 15, 1933, in Arcahaie, Haiti she was the daughter of the late Firmin and Netulia Beaubrun Bruno. Mrs. Ambroise was rai...

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05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Elizabeth Joann (Drauszewski) Peters, age 87 of Derby, died peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Waterbury-UCONN Hospital. Born in Derby on August 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Mierzwa Drauszewski. Elizabeth was a lifelong Derby resident, a 1950 graduate of Derby High Schoo...

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05/23/2026

Daniel J. Sabatini, age 80 of Seymour, beloved husband of the late Patricia Malec Sabatini, died peacefully on May 22, 2026 at Griffin Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Derby on February 2, 1946, he was the son of the late Eben and Ida Marchetti Sabatini. Mr. Sabatini was raised in Shelt...

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05/21/2026

Lillian C. Wannagot, age 96 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Robert R. Wannagot, died peacefully on May 20, 2026 at Griffin Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Derby on January 24, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Gertrude H. Fowler Gavin. Mrs. Wannagot was born in...

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05/19/2026

Boguslaw "Bill" G. Wilczak, age 83, beloved husband of Marie A. Narowski Wilczak of New Hartford, formerly of Derby, died peacefully on May 15, 2026 at Amberwoods of Farmington, with his family by his side. Born in Kolbuszowa, Poland on November 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Antoni and Josephi...

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05/12/2026

Deep in the basement of the founding church of New Haven lies the graves of about 135 settlers dating as far back as 1637.

Keeping the gravestones from this period in good condition requires a range of efforts, including protection and conservation.

Some sites are cleaning the gravestones exposed to the elements or securing grants to restore them, while others, like the ones at Center Church, are kept underground.

More: https://www.ctpost.com/america250/article/america-250-ct-revolution-headstone-22207735.php

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we remember the hugs, the kindness, the warmth, and the beautiful memories they left behind. 🤍
Forever loved, forever missed, forever in our hearts.

05/10/2026

Remembering the mothers that are no longer with us...
This Mother’s Day, we remember the hugs, the kindness, the warmth, and the beautiful memories they left behind.
Forever loved, forever missed, forever in our hearts.