Recent Death Notices From West Haven

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

Timothy Ellis, 69, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, after a brief illness. He was a lifelong electrician, serving as a Class A electrician at Bozzuto's and previously working at New England Die Casting, William Davis, and AGR Electric, and was an active member and volunteer at St. John Vianney Church.

George Francis McKeon, 92, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025, after a brief illness. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran, a 38-year veteran of Southern New England Telephone Company, an active member and past president of the West Haven Italian-American Civic Association, and a devoted member of Our Lady of Victory and St. John Vianney Catholic Churches.

Eleanor Edith McDaniel Froehlich, 83, died on Jan. 23, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She worked as a Nursing Staff Coordinator, Sears employee, and was a JC Penney retiree, while also volunteering with the Prospect Beach Civic Association, West Haven Garden Club, CT Hospice, and Christ Church Thrift Shoppe.

James Richard “Dick” Graham, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2025, after a career with the Town of West Haven Public Works Department.

Joseph Charles Carr, III, 69, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025. He had a 47-year career with the City of West Haven, where he took pride in maintaining the beach and landscaping, and was also a Marine Corps veteran, NRA instructor, sharpshooter, and animal rescuer.

John C. Dillman, 90, died on Jan. 24, 2025, after a 43-year career at SNET as a data processor, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and actively volunteering in several leadership roles, including president of the Forest School PTA, Ray Tellier Midget Football League, and the West Haven Elks.

Ronald "Ron" Peter Frangi, 75, passed away on Jan. 23, 2025, after a career as an award-winning salesman in the timeshare industry, a passion for golf, billiards, and card games, and a knack for inventing creative gadgets and fixing anything in his path.

Mark Howard Bednaz, 62, passed away on Jan. 23, 2025, after a proud service as a U.S. Marine, a career as a diesel mechanic and mentor, and years spent restoring classic cars, attending car shows, watching NASCAR, and collecting Hot Wheels and Pokémon cards.

Elena Delucia, 83, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025. She found joy in knitting, dancing with friends at the Italian American Club, and spending time with her family.