William DeMenna

DeMENNA William J. DeMenna, age 85, of Monroe, beloved husband of Mary Forlano DeMenna, died on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at his home. Mr. DeMenna was born in Bridgeport, and was the son of Anthony and Theresa Esposito DeMenna. He was a retired route salesman for Star Drug Distributors. He also worked for Cascade Laundry. His last place of employment was for Massey Analytical Labs, in Shelton. He was an avid Yankee and UConn fan. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. Survivors include his loving wife Mary of 22 years; one son, Gary, and his wife, Mary DeMenna, of Newtown; four daughters, Judith, and her husband, Louis Schuchman, of Monroe, Wendy and her husband, Philip Tabella, of Newtown, Kathy and her husband, Robert Wesche, of Glenwood, N.J., and Janis, and her husband, Charles Simko, of Milford; Mary‚s children (Bill‚s step-children) and their spouses, Albert and Diane Forlano, Marlene and Donald Scialla, and Robbin and Jim Withington. William was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Singer DeMenna. He also leaves 14 cherished grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at 11 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, Trumbull, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Monday, May 9, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Spadaccino Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Tpke, Route 111, Monroe. Donations may be made to the Connecticut Hospice Inc., Homeport Cove, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405-4906 or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, payable to the Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265