Michael (Mikey) Rivera, 41, of New Haven, passed away on Tuesday November 29th, 2016 peacefully surrounded by his family. Michael was born on March 31, 1975 at YNHH. He is a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School class of 1993. He continued on to be a dedicated and loyal worker in the field of maintenance. Everyone who worked with him marveled at his endless efforts and attention to detail. Michael will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his one of a kind laugh and the devotion he had for his two sons that shined through in everything he accomplished in life. Michael is survived by his parents Carmen (David) Florio of New Haven and Gilbert (Elizabeth) Rivera Sr. of Hamden, his siblings Gilbert (Marcie) Jr., Rodney, Steven, Amanda and Adam, his two sons Michael Jr. and Dvonte Rivera and his nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He also leaves behind aunts and uncles, cousins and lifelong friends. Also leaves behind his girlfriend Michelle Ruberton. Michael touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. His sense of humor and his incredible strength endured all the way to the end.

His funeral procession will leave Colonial, 86 Circular Ave. Hamden on Friday December 2, 2016 at 10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rita Church at 11 O’clock. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery. CALLING HOURS at Colonial THURSDAY from 4-8pm. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com.

Place of Service

 St. Rita Church 1620 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT

Time of Service

Friday December 2 , 2016 at 11 O'clock

Place of Visitation

 Colonial, 86 Circular Ave. Hamden 

Time of Visitation

Thursday December 1, 2016 from 4-8pm.

Cemetery

 Centerville Cemetery

 

 

 

Charles Clifton Knight III “CL”, age 41, of New Haven, tragically entered into eternal life on Friday November 25, 2016 from injuries sustained from an auto accident. Born on July 21, 1975 in New Haven, the cherished son of Yvonne McCrea of Hamden and Charles Knight of New Haven. Loving father of Aryanna Knight of Hamden. The beloved Fiancé of Sparkle Thomas of New Haven. Survived by 2 sisters; Mary (Trevor) Hicks of Hamden, Monique (Howard) Wilson of North Haven, and 2 brothers; Kenneth (Harly) Mourning of NC., and Charles (Anne Marie) Knight of West Haven. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

A Celebration of Charles’ life will be held on Wednesday November 30, 2016 in Church On the Rock, 95 Hamilton St., New Haven at 11 O’clock. Viewing in church from 10-11am. Interment will be at Centerville Cemetery in Hamden. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com.

Place of Service

   Church On the Rock, 95 Hamilton St., New Haven

Time of Service

Wednesday November 30 , 2016 at 11 O'clock

Place of Visitation

  Church On the Rock, 95 Hamilton St., New Haven

Time of Visitation

Wednesday November 30, 2016 from 10-11am.

Cemetery

 Centerville Cemetery

 

 

The Cost of Burial.

These days with changing times and views on our planet’s future it is time to consider the yes or no question of burial.  No longer is there such a thing as a “traditional burial”.  Remember, that if you choose burial, but are not bound to it by religious beliefs that there are different choices.  With funeral homes, burial is another profit center, like it or not.

Many believe that embalming preserves the body.  That is simply not the case!  Embalming is done to protect the area around the burial site ensuring that harmful chemicals do not leak and pollute the surrounding ground.  There is an embalming fee and a refrigeration fee that many experts say could be avoided without harm.

Colonial Funerals, serving all of the great state of Connecticut, wants you to know the facts.  They are perhaps the only funeral home in the state who actively tries to save your family money on final expenses.  By visiting their website, you will see that fact for yourself.  Visit www.colonialfunerals.com then give them a call at (203) 407-8899.

A Funeral Home Shows their Prices Upfront!

What was that?  You met a car salesman who showed you everything behind the scenes?  The people from whom you are about to buy your home tell you every historical flaw in the house?  Is this the era of full disclosure?  Well, not quite perhaps, but in the Connecticut funeral home industry there really is a maverick that believes in full disclosure.

If you are skeptical we understand.  So we invite you to visit www.colonialfunerals.com.  Here, you will find the first funeral home website you may have ever seen with our prices displayed right there on the site.  If that is still not enough for you then stop by our location in Hamden, CT and see that all of the prices are displayed in the showroom.

As remarkable as all of this may seem we are proud to have featured up-front funeral, cremation, and burial pricing throughout our history.  The funeral home industry has been investigated for price gauging for decades.  At Colonial Funerals you will quite simply find honest, fair pricing on any and all services that any Connecticut funeral home could provide.  See for yourself and give us a call at (203) 407-8899.