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Barbara DeNicola Obituary
Aug. 18, 1932 ~ May 18, 2021
Barbara DeNicola, 88, of Hamden died May 18th at The Linden of Woodbridge after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Mayor John (Anna Krenn) DeNicola Sr., she resided in Hamden all her life. She was a graduate of UCONN with a teachers degree and taught in Hamden, East Haven, Greenwich, Durham, and Middlefield school systems, as well as Military schools in Japan, Turkey and France. She served as Mayor of Hamden from 1997 ~ 1999, and was very active in Hamden Republican politics for many years. She most enjoyed being with her devoted family. She is survived by a brother Richard (Lorraine) DeNicola of Hamden, nieces and nephews; John (Susan), David (Lynette), Lisa (Laura),Lori, Joseph (Debra), Anthony (Vickie) all DeNicolas, Angela (Sam) Player, seven grand nieces & nephews, and a great grand niece. She was predeceased by a brother Mayor John P. DeNicola Jr., and his wife Lorraine. Friends are invited to go directly to Blessed Sacrament (CBoL) Church SATURDAY 10 A.M. for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Beaverdale. Friends may call FRIDAY from 5 - 7 P.M. in the Peter H. Torello & son F.H. 1022 Dixwell Ave. Hamden.
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Jerry Lehr... New Fairfield Ct.
June 21, 2021
God Speed to Barbara, Thank you for Everything !
Andy Porto
May 25, 2021
Barbara was a terrific, caring, and considerate lady! Her hard work & dedication allowed her to advance both educationally & politically! My deepest sympathy & condolences go out to the DeNicola family on your tragic loss!
Marlene Carolla
May 22, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the DeNicola Family on the passing of Barbara.
John and Marlene Carolla
Amy Mason-Mann
May 20, 2021
My heart goes out to Barbara's family. I hear she was an AMAZING woman! Thinking of Lynette and the whole DeNicola family.
Anthony Mello
May 20, 2021
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF MAYOR BARBARAS PASSING, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH LORD OUR GOD ,AMEN
Ann Celone
May 19, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the DeNicola Family. It was an honor to serve the Town of Hamden under Mayor Barbara DeNicola’s administration.
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