Kenneth I. Zarrilli, a native of Stamford and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 in Sarasota, FL with his family by his side. He was born on April 18, 1943 and was one of three children born to the late Canio and Michelina Abate Zarrilli. Ken was 79 years old at the time of his passing.
Growing up in Stamford, he attended public school and graduated from Stamford High School in 1961. He became a proud member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local Union 501, where he joined as an apprentice in 1965. In addition to his work as an electrician, Ken was an apprentice training instructor for 10 years for the local. He retired from Local 3 in 2004.
Ken was a 3rd degree member of Saint Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Hubbard Heights Men’s Golf Club and a member of the Heritage Oaks Golf Club where he shot a hole-in-one that he was extremely proud of. He enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife, motorcycling, boating, and fishing for many years on the Long Island Sound. And of course – he was an avid golfer. He and Coralee enjoyed traveling and took many trips. He especially loved their time in Italy and cruising the Caribbean.
Above all things he cherished his time with family. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Coralee Olind Zarrilli; his three children, Kenneth A. Zarrilli and his wife Dana, Steven Zarrilli and his wife Christine and Corinne McMahon and husband Terrence; six grandchildren; Michael, Leah, Nicholas, Jason, Aidan and Emma; sister, Marylyn Giacinto and husband Frank; sister in law and brother in law, Barbara and Frank Conetta; nieces and nephew, Daniela, Gina and Frank; and several cousins and many friends in both the Stamford and Sarasota areas. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by an infant sister.
Ken was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He supported all their interests and endeavors and was their biggest supporter. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live on in the hearts and minds of those he loved forever.
Friends and family may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Thursday, March 16th from 4PM to 8PM. A prayer service will take place at the parlor on Friday, March 17th at 11:00AM with a procession to the interment at St. John Cemetery in Darien to follow the service. Family and friends planning on attending the service may arrive at the funeral home at 10:30AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tidewell Hospice, 3550 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 or tidewellfoundation.org/donate or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.
To leave online condolences please visit www.Cognetta.com.

Jerry C. Buzzeo, 67, of Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on March 8th, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Port Chester, NY on January 28th, 1956 to the late Richard P. Buzzeo and Anne Cirincion Buzzeo.
Jerry was a kind loving person who had a tough road to navigate at times and never complained. He did it all with stamina, endurance and a smile that will be missed forever.
We have many fond memories of Jerry, although with some mischief mixed in. Since he was outnumbered by his five sisters he was always working his magic to get one over on us. He won out most of the time.
You could always find Jerry ready to gear up and join Dad on an adventure to The Catskills to hunt which was a passion for both of them and gave them time for father son bonding.
Jerry was always tinkering with cars and also learned the trade of carpentry from Dad. Restoring furniture was his specialty.
Most of all he loved to watch old movies which we enjoyed our time watching with him.
Jerry is survived by his loving sisters, Debra (Ron) Maselli, Sandra (Sal Caso) Leone, Susan (Robert) Orol, Sheila Giorgi and Kristy (Michael) Dreher.
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services and Interment will be held privately.
Donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
Many heartfelt thanks to the exceptional care Jerry received ongoing from The Stamford Hospital and especially, The Stamford Hospital Family Center care team.
The kindness they extended to Jerry and our family will be carried in our hearts forever.
We will all hold Jerry in our hearts every day and pray he is at peace until we meet again.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to handle arrangements for the Buzzeo family.

Mary Ann Serock, of Greenwich, CT, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 96.
Mary was born in Hazelton, PA on March 15, 1926, to the late Bartol and Susan (Sobeck) Fellin. Mary married George Serock in 1948 in Hazleton and then lived in Bayonne, NJ to raise their family. Eventually Mary settled in Stamford, CT where she lived for over twenty-five years. In the most recent years, Mary was a resident of The Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home in Greenwich, CT.
Mary graduated Hazleton High School in 1944. While attending high school Mary also worked nights in the Duplan, where she was involved in the manufacture of parachutes used by the American and allied troops during the war. While raising her family, Mary was a full-time employee at Maidenform, in Bayonne, in the role of lab technician, in the quality control unit, testing the materials used in the manufacture of their garments. In addition to a successful career, Mary found time to make everyone’s breakfast, get home in time to be with the children for lunch, and to make dinner. All achieved despite a mile and a half commute with no car to drive. The children learned a valuable lesson in dedication, delegation, and resilience.
Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, George, and is survived by her loving children Barbara Roehl and husband William; Nancy Ferro and husband Anthony; Mark Serock and wife Rita; Her treasured grandchildren Billy Roehl and his wife Kimberly, Erica Moynihan and her husband Matt, Natalie Serock and her husband Alex and Allison Ferro and her precious great grandchildren Will and Cassy Roehl and Aidan and Eva Moynihan.
In addition to her husband and parents Mary was preceded in death by her sisters Katherine Potance and Rita Zelloe and her brothers Bartol Fellin and Al Fellini.
Friends and family may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 8:30am to 9:30am, with a mass of Christian burial to follow the visitation at The Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic Street, in Stamford, CT. The mass will begin at 10am. Mary’s interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford, where she was a long-time parishioner or The Nathaniel Witherell Foundation. thenathanielfoundation.org
To leave online condolence messages for the family please visit www.Cognetta.com.

Patricia Ann Vanech, a beloved mother and nonnie, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, February 26, 2023 with her family at her side. She was born in Greenwich, CT on February 18, 1937 and was one of seven children born to the late Joseph and Mary Genise Strazza. Pat, as she was affectionately known, was 86 years old at the time of her passing.
Pat graduated from Greenwich High School in 1955. Growing up she was an athlete, performer, and a scholar. After high school Pat worked at AMF as an admin. She was also a singer, and her voice was angelic. She spent time singing for the radio, singing with bands, and creating her record. In 1964, she started a family with her husband, Sandy. She became a member of the Italian Center’s Women’s Auxiliary Club in 1969, where she was involved for years. Pat was also a longtime member of the Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, CT, and served on many committees there. She was an avid golfer. She played weekly in the 18-hole Ladies Golf Group.Pat loved being a Nonnie to her grandchildren. She was their biggest supporter in all their endeavors. She loved her Yankees and Cowboys but loved watching and cheering on her grandkids the most. She attended all their games and was by far their biggest fan. Pat was a force to be reckoned with, but most importantly, she was an irreplaceable friend to many. Her love, loyalty, and wit will live on through her friends and family.
Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alexander “Sandy” Vanech, and is survived by her daughters Debbie Vanech, Donna Coviello and husband Mike, and Dawn Bivona and husband Gary; and her grandchildren Alexandra Shippee (Bill), John Christopher, Samantha and Jacqueline Lehaney, Nicole Coviello, Danielle White (Travis), and Joseph, Jake, Jon Michael, Jefferey and Grace Bivona; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents Pat was preceded in death by her son Jefferey Vanech and her siblings Rocco, Thomas and Joseph Strazza, Rose Pagano, Angie Ciccone and Kitty Iversen.
Friends and family may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Wednesday, March 1st from 3PM to 7PM. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, March 2nd at 10:30AM at St. Leo R.C. Church, 24 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT 06902. The interment will immediately follow mass at St. John Cemetery in Darien.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are encouraged and may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.
To leave online condolences for the family please visit www.Cognetta.com.

Antonino (“Antonio”) Pelli, 87, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023 surrounded by his beloved wife, Catherina Pelli, their children and grandchildren. Antonio was born in the beautiful mountainside town of Arena, Catanzaro in Italy on April 14, 1935, to the late Dominick and Mariantonenetta Pelli.
In 1955, Antonio made the courageous decision to leave his hometown and travel to America by the Andrea Doria ship, so that he could work to create a better life for himself and his future family. Antonio set his roots in Stamford, Connecticut and immediately became involved with the local church and Italian-American community.
After saving up from his initial years of working, Antonio returned to Arena, Italy in 1958 to marry Catherina Arruzza. The newlyweds welcomed their first child, Dominick, in 1959, and together, the three of them moved to America on July 4th, 1960. In Stamford, Connecticut, Antonio and Catherina welcomed four additional children: Joseph, Frank, Antoinette, and Anthony, who tragically passed away as an infant.
By day, Antonio worked as a construction laborer foreman for the CeCio Brothers in Greenwich, Connecticut. During his time there, at the age of 40, Antonio suffered a tragic accident that disabled him and no longer allowed him to work. By his faith and perseverance, he eventually recovered from the accident and continued to live a fruitful life. In honor of this miracle, Antonio dedicated his life to his faith and family. He was a devoted parishioner at the Sacred Heart Church in Stamford. Antonio also enjoyed making homemade sopressata with his wife Catherina, tending to his garden, making homemade wine and watching wrestling.
By far, Antonio’s greatest legacy is his family. Antonio is survived by his devoted wife, Catherina Arruzza Pelli of Stamford, his loving children, Dominick Pelli of Stamford, Joseph Pelli and his wife Gail of Upton, MA, Frank Pelli and his wife Anita of New Canaan and Antoinette Pelli of Stamford. Also surviving are his adored grandchildren, Anthony, Taryn, Janelle, Zachary and wife Cristina, Tyler and wife Kelsie, Cassandra and husband Benjamin, Austin, Lucas, Faith, Brooke, Nick and wife Margaux, Michael, Matthew, Dylan, Ryan and great grandchild, Anthony, as well as his sister, Maria of Australia.
Antonio is predeceased by his parents, Dominick and Mariantonenetta Pelli, his son, Anthony, and two sisters, MaryAnn Arruzza and Felicia Figliuzzi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Entombment will follow at St. John’s Mausoleum in Darien. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Mass Intentions be made in Antonio’s memory to Sacred Heart RC Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 Stamford or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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