Obituary: Virginia Butler Calistro, 96, of Woodbridge - Bethwood, CT - Virginia, affectionately known as "Miss Ginny", served many years as a preschool teacher and was involved in numerous local organizations.
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HAMDEN, CT - (From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home) Marcus Rollins McCraven, age 97, died peacefully in the company of his family on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at his home in Hamden, Connecticut.
He was born on December 27, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Marcus and Buena McCraven. He married his wife Marguerite Mills, who survives him, in 1947 in Washington D.C.
He was predeceased by his brother Carl C. McCraven (Eva).Marcus was a wonderful family man who embraced spending time with his loved ones.
In addition to his wife, Marcus is also survived by his three devoted children: Carol McCraven Ivy (Jonathan Sr.), Stephen McCraven (Clemence), and Paul McCraven (Cynthia).
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HAMDEN, CT - (From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home) Keith Johnson, age 72, of Hamden, passed away on April 28, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Becky, sons Benjamin and Whitney, 3 grandchildren, and his brother Gary Johnson of Waco, Texas; extended family and the photography community that was so important to him.
Prior to retirement Keith was the New England sales representative for Zeiss lenses.
More importantly, he was a uniquely talented photographic artist, mentor, friend and educator who exhibited his work in galleries across the US and held a number of photographic residencies.
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WALLINGFORD, CT (From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home): Cadet Jeet Patel, 21, of Wallingford passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28 in Vermont. He was born on February 18, 2000 in New Haven, CT. Jeet is survived by his parents Jay and Shital, brother Yash, his grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Though Jeet s life was not long, it was full. He lived a peaceful life brimming with laughter, friendship, and boundless personal and professional accomplishments. He was kind, fun, and self-motivated. Jeet was studying Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity at Norwich University in the Class of 2022 Corps of Cadets and aspired to become a state police officer in New England. In doing so, he hoped to serve and strengthen the community, which is a goal that perfectly reflects his character.
UpdatedFri, Jan 8, 2021 at 3:06 pm ET
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HAMDEN, CT - (From Beecher and Bennett Funeral Home): Vincent S. Kaszeta, 100, passed away on January 4, 2021. He was born in New Haven on August 11, 1920, son of the late Julius and Amelia Valiakus Kaszeta.
A longtime resident of New Haven and Hamden, Vincent attended Commercial High School and the University of Connecticut before graduating from Quinnipiac College with a degree in Business Administration. Before the start of WWII, Vincent had worked at Winchester Arms until 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force. Vincent obtained the rank of Captain and his responsibilities included Staff Pilot and personal pilot for his commanding officer.