Wallingford Death Notices: Dec. 10 Through Dec. 18, 2025

WALLINGFORD, CT — Below are recent death notices from Wallingford.

Mary-Lou DiVicino, 88, died Dec. 10, 2025. She was a daycare owner and caregiver, artist, dance and art instructor, poet, and lifelong creative who also worked nights to support her household while raising her family.

Ellen Wilson, 92, died Dec. 13, 2025. She was a social worker for the State of Connecticut, longtime finance and admissions office employee, and Albertus Magnus College and Southern Connecticut State University graduate who enjoyed travel, family gatherings, and lifelong learning.

Raymond James Ross, 86, a limousine driver, executive director of a statewide jazz festival, civic board member, school board leader, and longtime volunteer photographer, died Dec. 15, 2025, after decades of service that included directing a major annual jazz event, serving multiple terms on a board of education, supporting historic preservation and public celebrations, donating to music education, and documenting schools, athletics, nonprofits and community events.

Marie (Laurello) Murphy, 91, died Dec. 15, 2025. A volunteer and homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crocheting and baking and spent many hours assisting at a senior center, church bingo, and she also taught C.C.D. at Most Holy Trinity Church in Wallingford.

Deborah Ann Quinn, 73, died Dec. 16, 2025. A retired paraprofessional at Sheehan High School, she enjoyed working with children and took pride in her Irish heritage and family.

Barbara L. Crew, 92, died Dec. 16, 2025. A registered nurse and longtime hospital caregiver who graduated from a Philadelphia nursing school, she worked at several hospitals including Gaylord, and was an active church member.

Mario Pasquale Vertucci, 86, died Dec. 18, 2025. An Italian-born diesel mechanic and automotive business owner who immigrated to the United States in 1967, he later founded Vertucci Automotive, which he proudly owned and operated alongside his son for many successful years.