Arthur ‘Art’ DeNicholas
Arthur ‘Art’ DeNicholas
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Arthur 'Art' DeNicholas, 84, of Durham passed away on December 8, 2024 in St. Raphael's Hospital, New Haven, CT after a long illness. Born in Hamden on June 30, 1940, Art was son of the late Joseph and Lucille Grillo DeNicholas. Art loved music,especially singing Acapella with other members of a group. Later went on to singing and playing guitar in a band, recording original songs and performing in various venues. Art worked for many years as a Manager in the Caldor Department Store, Milford, CT. Art is survived by his two children, Jonathan (Heather) DeNicholas of Higganum and Alison (Argemiro) Sandoval of Cromwell; siblings: the late Julius (Connie) DeNicholas of West Haven, the late Mary (Lawrence) Ciolino of Milford, Joseph (Roberta) DeNicholas of San Diego, CA and Lucille (Pasquale) Bencivengo of West Haven. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements for the deceased were private and have been completed.
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Paul Lepri
October 26, 2025
One of the greatest musical artists that the City of New Haven ever produced - from his time with The Catalinas in the 1950s to The Van Dykes in the 1960s and beyond. Art was the consummate artist and performer and a great person. He will be greatly missed!!!
My sincere sympathies to his family, his loved ones, and his many friends.
Paul Lepri
New Haven
Richard Phillips
January 10, 2025
Art was a good friend and he loved his music. I will miss him very much. Rest in peace.
Phyllis Piccolo
December 31, 2024
Art was one of a kind. We were best friends and we supported each other everyday through texting and telephone chats.
I will forever miss him.
Cindy brand
December 21, 2024
I met Art about 20 years ago, online. We met for walks and Louie´s Lunch, and my grandson´s hockey game and more. He was great company, and beyond that, kind, generous and so personable. Art had a wonderful zest for life. Sent me "flowers" and best wishes. I didn´t know how serious his illness was. God bless him.
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Gilda Juliano Wojcik
December 20, 2024
I remember Art way back in the 50´s, when I was a young girl. He was in a singing group with my brother Tom. At the time the group wascalled the Catalinas and later, the Van Dykes. They would practice most weeknights in our home in New Haven Connecticut. These are happy memories of my childhood and my teen years that Art (Artie) was a part of. I am so sorry that he suffered so much in his old age. My condolences To Jonathan and Heather; Alison, Argie and Arturo; and all of Art`s siblings.
Love and prayers to all
Gilda Juliano Wojcik
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