The Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has postponed its 11th annual Pancake Supper that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at Chip’s Restaurant, 321 Boston Post Road, Orange. Here are the details of the event which we will update when it is rescheduled: The menu includes Pancakes, Eggs, choice of Bacon or Sausage and a beverage. There … Read more
As expected with any high-profile wake, the line to pay respects to Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith was constant. The Cody White Funeral Home was prepared to welcome mourners, with roped off serpentine lines in two large rooms prior to entering the viewing room. Each had photo memory boards with images of Tim with his … Read more
Very public funerals such as today’s for Tim Smith deserve the best of the best coverage for residents who knew him, but cannot attend or out-of-state High School buddies who’ve been following Orange Live or other media for information. Back when Asst Police Chief Bill Garfield and Asst Chief Mark Greco passed away, I was … Read more
The CT Fire Marshal’s Association posted the most beautiful tribute to Tim Smith on its Facebook Page. The Image speaks volumes. Thank you to whomever designed it. He deserved nothing less.
Timothy Patrick Smith, 56, of Prospect, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2020. Born on August 21, 1963 in New Haven, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy Smith. Tim was a native of Orange, and an Amity alumni. He became a volunteer firefighter in 1984, Deputy Fire Marshal in 1986, and … Read more
A pillar of the Orange community, loving mother, and priceless friend to many, Annie Davis, also known as Elf Mama to everyone who has ever participated in the Santa’s Helper program, passed away on Monday of a heart attack. Annie’s larger than life personality will be sorely missed. Her selfless efforts on behalf of the … Read more
James G. Dzialo, 66, of Trumbull, passed away on July 18, 2019 in his home. Jim was born in Bridgeport on June 27, 1953 to the late Frank and Irene (Pavluvcik) Dzialo and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a retired driver for Cooperative Education Services, and prior to that had worked for … Read more
Franklin Curtis “Curt” Bradley III 72, of Orange beloved husband of 44 years to Cathy Bartnicki Bradley passed away suddenly on July 4, 2019, in Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus surrounded by his loving family. Loving father of Franklin C. “Scooby” (Trisha) Bradley IV of Orange and the late Charles J. “CJ” Bradley. Grandfather … Read more
Fortunato “Fred” DePonte, 86, of Orange, beloved husband of the late Marie DePonte, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2019. Fred was born on January 22, 1933, in New Haven, CT to the late Luigi and Mary DePonte. Fred graduated from Notre Dame as valedictorian and went on to graduate from Yale. He worked as … Read more
Diane Roberts, 62, of Milford, died June 30, 2019, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1957, in Jamaica Queens, New York to Anthony and Mary Costa. She is survived by her husband of more than 35 years of marriage John Douglas Roberts. Diane has left behind her son, Daniel Roberts, stepson Kristofer … Read more