MILICI, CARMELO Carmelo Milici, 99, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, November 28, 2016, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Angelina Milici. Carmelo was born on August 27, 1917 in New Haven; son of the late Michele and Maria Milici. Father of Michael Milici (Pamela) of Cheshire. Grandfather of Crystina, Elaina and Michael Milici, and brother-in-law of Graziella Milici. He was predeceased by his brother, Giuseppe, and sisters, Carmela, Concettina and Rosina, of his native Novara di Sicilia, Sicily. He re-immigrated to Connecticut in 1953 from Sicily and was a longtime resident of Hamden, CT. He was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed a long career as a cabinet maker. He was an avid soccer fan and dutifully followed his team, Inter. He was beloved for his sense of humor and enjoyed making his family and friends laugh. When not watching soccer or joking with his grandchildren, he could often be found eating sweets or playing cards. His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm. www.northhavenfuneral.com