Theodore Hamilla age 95 of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Frances Zelisko Hamilla, passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2008 in Danbury Hospital. Mr. Hamilla, a retired mechanical supervisor for Dresser Industries was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Anna (Galayda) Hamilla and has been a life long area resident. Ted was a graduate of the Bridgeport School System and Bridgeport Engineering Institute, prior to working at Dresser's he was employed for 42 years at Manning, Maxwell and Moore. He was a life member of the Masonic Order and a member of Washington Lodge # 19-Monroe, former member of St. John's Lodge #3-Bridgeport, The Orthodox Square Club, Pyramid Temple Shrine and the Twilight Club of Bridgeport where he served as president in 1996. Survivors include his beloved daughter Nancy Hamilla of Shelton, his brother Joseph Hamilla of Stratford and a sister Irene Hamilla of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents he was pre-deceased by his brothers John Jr, Michael and George. Friends may greet his family on Monday August 18th from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. A Masonic service will take place at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be private.