West Haven Funeral Home

12/22/2025

Cecilia had so many interests and everyday pieces of life she enjoyed to the fullest-she loved her cats. She enjoyed music, dancing and attending concerts. The true definition of a social butterfly, Ceil was always the life of the party. Usually, she was the first to arrive, bearing gifts and the very last to leave. Every party was an event, food and decorations curated to the last detail, making each guest feel extra special. She expressed her gratitude and appreciation for her family and friends through heartfelt toasts. Her impeccable taste shone through in all she did, and as she adored fashion, she always looked elegant and stylish.

Ceil had friends around the world. Her genuine curiosity allowed her to befriend practically anyone she encountered - from a checkout person at a store to her treasured coworkers. One of her happiest places was at the beach, soaking up the sun.

Celebrate the life of Cecilia Jones and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/21/2025

The winter solstice, or hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and Southern). For that hemisphere, the winter solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year, and when the Sun is at its lowest daily maximum elevation in the sky. Each polar region experiences continuous darkness or twilight around its winter solstice. The opposite event is the summer solstice.

The December solstice marks the sun’s southernmost point in the sky, for all of Earth, for this year. It comes at 15:03 UTC (9:03 a.m. CST) on December 21. Though no world body has decreed it, we in the Northern Hemisphere will celebrate the first day of winter at this solstice. For us, it heralds...

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Sewing, knitting and crocheting were some of her treasured hobbies. When her boys were growing up, she took on the responsibility of Cub Scout Leader, hosting many meetings at their house and leading the boys in their activities.

After leaving Milford, Willie and Jackie traveled the country in their RV until he became ill with cancer. For 25 years following William’s passing, Jackie became a snowbird between CT and Texas. While in Texas, she enjoyed singing and clogging, participating in local performances. In her later years, she returned to CT, settling in West Haven to be close to her family.

Celebrate the life of Jacqueline Cullen and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/18/2025

Charles dabbled in a wide variety of careers throughout his life, in each one he excelled. His favorite being the floral business.

Friends may visit the Vars family, on Monday morning December 22 from 10 to noon at the West Haven Funeral Home. There are no other services.

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12/18/2025

Karl graduated from Nichols College and later earned a degree in Turf Management from the University of Massachusetts. He was well known in the community as the Golf Course Superintendent at Orange Hills Country Club, making many lifelong friends. An avid sports enthusiast, Karl excelled in football, baseball, and hockey during his school years. As time went on, he embraced new passions including horseshoes, golf, pool, and fishing. Above all, Karl treasured time spent with his children and grandchildren. Whether tossing a ball, sharing a lesson, or enjoying a fishing trip, he brought patience, joy, and laughter to every moment together.

Celebrate the life of Karl Knobloch, Jr. and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/17/2025

National Bake Cookies Day is celebrated annually on December 18th, a perfect time for holiday baking to make treats for family, friends, and charity, with different cookie variations enjoyed from chewy to crispy...

Bake up a batch of nostalgia with our classic snickerdoodle cookie recipe! Easy to follow and deliciously sweet, these cookies will delight everyone.

12/17/2025

William proudly served six years in the Connecticut National Guard before beginning his career as a firefighter. A dedicated public servant, he was affectionately known as “Bouncy” and served with honor at the West Haven Center District firehouse.

As proud as he was of his firefighting career, William found equal joy in the hockey community alongside his sons and grandson. He served on the Connecticut Hockey Conference board as a tournament director, earning recognition throughout the state as a true “fixture at the rink.”

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12/17/2025

Louis retired from Southern New England Telephone after more than 20 years of dedicated service. He was a gentle soul, best remembered for his empathy and kind nature. He enjoyed trips to Sports Haven and various casinos, but his greatest joy was found in simple pleasures of life - especially time spent with his family.

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12/17/2025

The last of ten siblings, Anthony was born in New Haven on August 16, 1932, a son of the late Aniello and Anna Minichino Martone. From 1949 to 1952, Tony proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. A member of Teamsters Local 443 for 37 years, he worked for Akers Motor Lines for 25 years and then for Schuster Express for 12 years. He enjoyed traveling, getting away on cruises and spending time in Florida with his favorite nephew Henry.

Celebrate the life of Anthony Martone, Sr. and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/14/2025

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival of lights that marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It's celebrated with candle lighting, special prayers and fried food. Here's what to know about the holiday and when it starts in 2025.

Hanukkah (Chanukah), the Jewish eight-day “festival of lights” is celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting--adding a flame each night--special prayers, dreidel playing, and fried foods.

12/13/2025

The 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting will take place on December 14, 2025. The tragedy occurred on December 14, 2012, when 20 children and six educators were killed.

The anniversary is a day of solemn remembrance for the victims, their families, the survivors, and the entire Newtown, Connecticut, community. Many families and survivors have turned their pain into purpose, establishing foundations and advocating for gun violence prevention and commonsense gun safety reforms.

Organizations like Sandy Hook Promise often mark the anniversary with days of action and initiatives aimed at preventing future tragedies. In past years, events have included vigils, calls for legislation, and community acts of kindness.