Recent Death Notices From West Haven

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

John Joseph Blake III, 61, died on Feb. 6, 2025. A carpenter and painter for many years, he enjoyed fishing, playing video games, raising tropical fish, and had a passion for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Arnold C. Castracane, 77, passed away on Feb. 14, 2025. A retired Special Services Technician for SNET/AT&T with over 40 years of service, he enjoyed tinkering with his '67 Mustang, coaching soccer, and cooking for his family.

Gina Buonocore Maenza, 60, passed away on Feb. 12, 2025. She was loved by countless customers and friends at Mike’s Apizza, enjoyed time with her children, cooking, tending to her plants, and spending time at the beach.

John P. DeChello, 85, passed away on Feb. 13, 2025. He worked as a meat cutter at Milano’s Meat Market, Farace’s Market, and Lorenzo’s Deli, enjoyed playing softball and bowling, and music, beach walks, and vacations in Stowe, VT.

Joseph "Joe" Pacelli, 68, passed away on Feb. 17, 2025. He worked at Coit Cleaning Services, as a contract painter, and was the owner of Full House Café and Dylan’s Café while enjoying Yankees baseball, fishing, cooking, and playing softball.

Keith T. Filarsky, 44, passed away on Feb. 17, 2025. A proud graduate of ACES Whitney High School West, he enjoyed food, movies, especially Harry Potter, and filling rooms with his laughter.