Obituaries

Recent Death Notices From North Haven

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Below are recent death notices from North Haven.

Erika Zwinger Wirtz, 79, died March 25, 2025. Co-owner of Paramount Package Store for 25 years and later an employee at Stop & Shop, she was a beloved North Haven resident known for her loving and kind-hearted nature.

Ann M. Ruocco, 91, died March 20, 2025. A devoted North Haven resident of 63 years, she loved her town and community and was politically active for many years always at the town hall meetings, attending referendums.

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Sidney "Jack" Jackson Martin, 86, died March 20, 2025. He served in the U.S. Navy, worked in sales and as a DJ for WEET Radio, promoted music artists, and through his various roles in the music industry, he made many friends including country music icon Conway Twitty.

Vincenzo Audi, 94, passed away March 30, 2025. He worked as a mason for several businesses, enjoyed gardening, making wine, and playing the clarinet, composing music in his spare time.

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James "Jim" Wrzosek, 78, passed away March 30, 2025. He worked as a production manager at Leed Himmel Industries before becoming a realtor and founding Classic Properties Real Estate in 1996, where he earned recognition as Realtor of the Year twice, served as President of the Greater New Haven Association of Realtors, and was known for mentoring others.

Jeremias Silva, 84, passed away March 31, 2025. He worked as a Chemical Processor for U.S. Surgical for 18 years before retiring in 2007, enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, barbecuing, and earned the nickname "The Wood Man" for cutting trees, often spending time around the fire pit with his family.

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