Meriden Death Notices: April 17 Through April 28, 2025

MERIDEN, CT — Below are recent death notices from Meriden.

Rupert Bailey, 78, died April 17, 2025; known for his skilled hands and tireless work ethic, he was a generous and dependable presence who could fix almost anything and was deeply committed to helping others.

Italia Carusone, 87, died April 19, 2025. A former seamstress at Napier, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and was a longtime parishioner of Mt. Carmel Church.

Edward F. Renca, 76, died April 20, 2025. A U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and retired Pratt & Whitney employee, he enjoyed time at the beach and visits with friends and family in Rhode Island.

Luis Angel Reyes, 72, died April 24, 2025. He spent many years working in security before retirement and was a devoted parishioner active in his faith community.

William D. Murdy Sr., 81, died April 25, 2025. He co-owned Murdy & Sons Quality Home Builders & Construction, was active in civic and church organizations including the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Elks Lodge, and The Bradley Home, and enjoyed world travel.

Elizabeth “Betty” Anna (Pfister) Peichert, 99, died April 26, 2025. She worked over 31 years at The Miller Co., later at Connecticut Electric, and was a long-time parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church.

Ellen Jane (Anderson) Messina, 68, died April 28, 2025. A CNA at Masonicare for many years, she had a passion for painting, photography, music, and animals, and found joy in family gatherings, especially those with her daughter and granddaughter.

June L. Heckart, 72, died April 28, 2025. She worked in mortgage lending, enjoyed crafting, crocheting, sewing, dollhouse building, scrapbooking, caring for cats, reading, British TV, and celebrating Christmas.