Peter Rosati became a member of the New Haven Fire Department on July 4, 1970, assigned to Engine Company #5 at the Woodward Avenue Station in the Annex. He was one of 99 new hired firefighters to join the department…
September 2, 1965 – February 13, 2025Retired New Haven Fire Department Lieutenant, Richard Thomas Blakeslee, Jr. 59 of Hamden, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Richard was born in New Haven, CT on September 2, 1965, to…
Donald M. Donahue (the “Whatever” man) passed away at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, FL on April 5, 2025, (almost made it to 80!).Donald is survived by his wife Evelyn, daughter Heidi (always a great source of pride to her…
Obituary for John “Doc” SingletonRetired New Haven Firefighter John “Doc” Singleton passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. He was born in New Haven on January 18, 1940, son of the late John Singleton and Katherine (Reynolds) Singleton. He was…
John Andrew Carrano, “Johnny V”December 26, 1940 – February 28, 2025John Carrano, 84, of Melbourne, FL passed away peacefully with his two children by his side after a brief illness on Friday, February 28, 2025. John was born in New…
Thomas Joseph Klemenz, age 63, of West Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1961, in New Haven, CT, to Charles and Elizabeth Klemenz. During Tom’s life, he loved his job at…
Robert John Jackson, affectionately known as Bobby, was born on September 14, 1949, at Grace New Haven Hospital to Peggy and John Jenkins. He was raised by his stepfather, Mr. George Dennis Jackson, and spent his entire life in New…
October 9, 1946 – August 25, 2024 Daniel J. Keyes, was appointed to the NHFD on July 4, 1970 at the start of the new 42-hour work week when 99 new firefighters joined the department. He was assigned to Engine Company #5…
William T. Coughlin Jr. was appointed to the New Haven Fire Department on July 1, 1970 and served the City of New Haven honorably for 28 and one-half years retiring on January 1, 1998. Bill was one of 98 new…
Bruce Richard Green, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at CT. Hospice in Branford. He was born on April 15, 1947 to Hyman and Belle Green. After graduating from Hillhouse High School, Bruce served his country as…
