Wallingford Death Notices: Dec. 20 Through Dec. 27, 2025

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

Frances Ann Bell Misiaszek, 83, died Dec. 20, 2025. A Lyman Hall High School graduate who worked at Ryerson Steel before focusing on motherhood, remained active for 20 years on her class reunion committee, loved to gather with her family and enjoyed baking and cooking a feast for joyous occasions.

Robert Nicholas Tomko, 95, died Dec. 20, 2025. A proud Hungarian-American and avid musician with an exceptional ear who played multiple instruments, sang traditional lullabies, attended concerts regularly, followed sports with a soft spot for underdogs and unwavering support for UConn women’s basketball.

Marie Christoni, 91, died Dec. 21, 2025. A former waitress at the Farm Shop known for her impeccable style and charm, she enjoyed summers at her Rhode Island beach house, friendships at the Surfside Beach Club, hosting gatherings at home, and frequent visits with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Barbara L. Russillo (Zabrowski), 88, died Dec. 21, 2025. A Hartford Academy of Beauty graduate, she enjoyed baking and cooking, sewing as a skilled seamstress, appreciating art, caring for animals, and spending her retirement years by the beach.

Thomas R. Hayden, 82, died Dec. 24, 2025. A 37-year Wallingford Electric Division employee who coached youth soccer, served as an assistant Boy Scout leader, enjoyed hiking and camping with the troop, he attended Holy Trinity School and Lyman Hall High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Jean (Terribile) Maloney, 93, died Dec. 24, 2025. A longtime homemaker who took pride in caring for her family, she was a fierce New York Yankees fan, and was known for a sharp, unabashed sense of humor.

Michael A. Melillo Jr., 96, died Dec. 27, 2025. A longtime John Hancock insurance agent and U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Renshaw during the Korean conflict, he traveled nationwide for shipmate reunions, held lifetime memberships in the VFW, Italian Club and American Legion, and served as past commander of the Italian American War Veterans.

Rena D. Bartlett, 98, died Dec. 27, 2025. An executive secretary at the International Silver Company, she enjoyed social groups, hosting gatherings, maintaining a lively sense of fun, and unwinding with afternoon soap operas.