Recent Death Notices From West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — Below are recent death notices from West Haven.

Vincent J. Ruggiero, 77, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025, after a career as an equipment mechanic for the physical plant at Yale University and a lifelong passion for working with his hands.

April Potasz Thomas, 56, died on Jan. 6, 2025. She worked as a receptionist and enjoyed hobbies like home cooking, reading, traveling to warm destinations, and attending comedy shows.

Jean M. Rhone, 57, passed away on Jan. 6, 2025. She worked as a manager at Walmart and enjoyed spending her time with family, including her husband Rick, children, grandchildren, and siblings.

Benjamin F. Santamauro, 80, passed away on Jan. 6, 2025, after over 60 years of owning and operating Ben's Service Center & Towing, where he built lasting friendships, and was passionate about Harley Davidson motorcycles, classic cars, and car shows.

Carol Ann Wilson, 78, passed away on Jan. 8, 2025, after a career in bookkeeping and office management, enjoying family vacations, playing games, and keeping up with loved ones through daily calls and thoughtful gestures.

Wilfredo "BoBo" Lopez, 66, passed away on Jan. 8, 2025, after a life filled with pride in his service as a U.S. Marine, a passion for old-school R&B, funk, and salsa, countless hours shooting pool, watching "Jeopardy!," cheering for the Mets, and spending time with his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.

Michael "Mikey" Everett Stallings Sr., 68, passed away on Jan. 13, 2025, after a life filled with basketball, singing bass in the church choir, dancing to great music, cooking soul food, and taking pride in always looking sharp.

Elizabeth Ann Rocheleau Anthony, 87, passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2025, after a career at SNET, Academic Industries, and the West Haven Veterans Hospital, while enjoying family gatherings and sharing stories.

Herbert Joseph Reed, Jr., 86, known as "Herbie," passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2025, after a 25-year career with the West Haven Police Department and as an investigator for the Connecticut State's Attorney, while also dedicating his time to the outdoors, hunting trips, and sharing his knowledge with the Connecticut Conservation Education program.

José Ignacio Martínez Pérez, 57, passed away on Jan. 19, 2025. He had a long career as a dedicated sales manager at Lakin Tire East, a passion for soccer as both a player and coach, and a lifelong devotion to his family, friends, and favorite teams, Club América and the Mexican National Team.