Evangelos Bakes, a longtime resident of Stamford, CT, and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and deeply loyal friend, passed away at his home after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer on the evening of Tuesday, May 2, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Athens, Greece on June 19, 1948 to the late Dimitrios and Georgia (Glekas) Bakes. Evangelos was 74 years old at the time of his passing.
Evangelos was born and raised in Athens, Greece. After completing his military service in Greece, he immigrated to Stamford, CT in 1970, where met the love of his life, Olga, and started his family. He was a skilled tool and die maker by trade, owning and operating his own shop, J&S Precision Company, in the 80’s. He eventually retired from the trade in 2015 while working for the Norwalk Compressor Company. Being extremely proud of his heritage, Evangelos was a very active member within the Greek Community. He was a lifelong member of the Pellana Society and Panhellenic Athletic Club, serving time as president for both organizations. He was also a passionate soccer fan and a devoted lifelong fan of A.E.K. Athens F.C. But above all else, Evangelos loved spending time with his family – especially his beloved grandchildren.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Olga (Prois) Bakes; his son, Dimitrios Bakes and wife Robyn of Shelton, CT; daughter Yianna Bakes Dimitroglou and husband Savva of Stamford; siblings, Irene Lagogiannis and husband Stefanos of Athens, Greece and Konstantinos Bakes of Florida; his grandchildren, Evangelos, Eva, Daphne and Miltiadis; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family both in America and Greece. Evangelos will be sorely missed, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will take place at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1230 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 on Friday, May 5th from 10AM to 11AM, with a funeral service starting promptly at 11AM. The interment will follow the service at Fairfield Memorial Park in Stamford. Father Evan Evangelidis will be presiding over the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged and may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1230 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 05905.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to handle the arrangements. Please visit www.cognetta.com should you care to leave an online condolence message for the Bakes family.

Josephine Etta Goff Saul Battinelli passed away April 25, 2023 at the age of 92. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Battinelli-Colucci and her husband Salvatore as well as two granddaughters, Jennifer Colucci-Althoff (Ryan) of Atlanta, GA and Kimberly Colucci of Las Vegas, NV. She was also thrilled and very proud to become a great-grandmother to Franco Dominic Althoff. She was known as Granny to JoAnn Genovese-Julbes (Gus) and son, Anthony. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Gloria Battinelli and Catherine Battinelli and many nieces and nephews whom she loved, as well as her special Westy, Vito.
In addition to her parents Minnie Josephine Taylor Goff, Harry Goff and stepfather Joseph Bovino, she was predeceased by her husband Ralph A. Battinelli who died in 2006 after 56 years of marriage, as well as an infant son Ralph Jr. and an infant daughter, Catherine; sisters Dorothy Trowbridge (Ed), Frances Moriarty (Jim), infant sister Harriet and stepsister Nancy Bovino Stoni (Daniel); Also predeceased by Ursula Battinelli Rich (Alphonse), Carl Battinelli (Helen), Ann Battinelli Zaccagnino (William), Rita Battinelli Murphy (Robert), Pasquale Battinelli and Louis Battinelli.
She was born on a farm in Florence Township, NJ in 1930, where she and her mom and sisters raised vegetables that they sold to the Campbell Soup Company and flowers marketed to local florists. She moved to Stamford in 1940, attending Stamford schools. During her teen years, she volunteered as a candy striper at Stamford Hospital. And later at a dry cleaner, where she met the love of her life, Ralph Battinelli. They went to her senior prom together and never left each others side after that. She worked for Homequity-Peterson Howell and Heather in Wilton, CT, rising to the position of Manager of their Equity Computation Department, handling equity closings for properties in all 52 states. She was a member of the National Accountants Association and served on their Board of Directors. She was an active member of the American Management Association and served as guest speaker in numerous seminars across the country. While living in Stratford, CT she served on the National Historical Committee for several years. She worked for 20 years for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company as Vice President of Finance.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on the morning of Saturday, April 29th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow the visitation at 11:00AM at St. Gabriel R.C. Church, 948 Newfield Avenue, in Stamford. The interment will follow Mass at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Stamford.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to handle the arrangements. Please visit www.cognetta.com should you care to leave an online condolence message for the family.
The family would like to thank the nurses on the 8th floor of Stamford hospital for their care and compassion during Josephine’s last days spent there. Also, the Palliative Care Group, Hospice Department and especially Dr. Brett Carroll, Hospitalist.

Michele Tartaglia-May, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14th, 2023. Michele was born in Stamford on July 7th, 1975, to parents CarolAnn and David Tartaglia.

In addition to her parents, Michele is survived by her husband, James May, of Lindenhurst, New York, sister and brother-in-law: Samantha and Gad Lavy, her niece Victoria Crowe, as well as many cousins, aunts, and uncles. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Theresa Palomeni Gurtlinger.

Michele was a warm, loving person who enjoyed being with her family and, most of all, her faithful dog Gina. She is a graduate of Stamford High School and Southern Connecticut University, where she then pursued a short career in daytime television. A lover of music, flowers, and all the beautiful things in life, “Mimi” will always be remembered for her benevolent and nurturing spirit.

The family is hosting a small service on Saturday, April 22nd, at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien, CT, at 10:00 AM; there will not be calling hours.

John Loglisci, a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on Easter morning, April 9, 2023, with his beloved family by his side. Born in 1935 on the Fourth of July, the son of the late Louis and Lucy Sacco Loglisci. John was 87 years old at the time of his passing after successfully living with cancer for nine-years.
After graduating JM Wright Technical School in Stamford, learning the auto mechanic trade, he briefly worked at an auto shop prior to his obligatory 2-year service in the US Army, stationed in Denver, CO. Called back to Stamford to join the family restaurant business in 1958 he started as a short order cook at the Tastee Freez, later becoming Lucy’s, and finally the iconic JR’s Restaurant and nightclub in the ‘70s. Booking gigs for NY Jazz musicians, and hosting Hollywood celebrities was one of John’s roles and his love of music and singing grew from there. Bartending, catering events and managing the food service at the Stamford Boat Shows were roles he enjoyed. After JR’s closed in 1988, John continued his restaurant career as a consultant, manager and maître d’ at several establishments, including the Italian Center.
John was survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 57 years, Marilynn Manzke Loglisci, their two children, Karin Loglisci and John Loglisci, his wife Cassandra Ellis along with three grandchildren — Bianca (21), Lu (16) and Lydia (16); his siblings, Ralph Loglisci, Annette Cortese and husband Vinny, Anthony Loglisci and wife Carol; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and many dear friends who John treasured.
John was happiest when cooking his signature dish, lasagna, and he loved to sing Sinatra songs! Throughout he had many singing performances at the restaurant, around town, parties and social events. He loved spending time with family and friends; always out and about, incredibly social, fun, filled with laughter and loved by many. He was truly the “Man about Town.”
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on the afternoon of Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 3 – 6 PM. A mass will take place on Monday, April 17th at 11 AM at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, CT. The inurnment will take place at a later date and will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to The Lymphoma Research Foundation by visiting www.lymphoma.org/waystohelp/.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to handle the arrangements. Please visit www.cognetta.com should you care to leave an online condolence message for John’s family.