Georgia Saltis, a former Stamford resident, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023.

Georgia was born in Greece on August 29, 1929, to the late Costas and Eva (nee Ganos) Drallios. She came to the United States in 1931and settled in Bronx, NY.

As a young woman in her 20’s, she had a very exciting life working in Manhattan for ASCAP Records and at the Waldorf Astoria and enjoying city life until she met her husband Michael Saltis at a Greek wedding. They settled in Stamford, CT. where she raised her two loving daughters. Upon retirement, they headed out west and lived in Prescott, Arizona and then Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and eventually coming back and settling in the Bronx.

Georgia enjoyed life to the fullest. While working full time, she was a doting wife and mother, a devout Christian and very active in the Church of the Archangels Greek Orthodox Church in Stamford, CT. She found much pleasure in reading broadly and in sharing books with her daughters. She enjoyed the beach, tennis, theater, traveling with her family, cooking (she was the best cook), and an avid Yankees fan since she was a young girl living in the Bronx, often attending games with her girlfriends her cuffed jeans bobby sox and saddle shoes.

She loved her family beyond words and absolutely adored her grandson Trevor, who was simply the apple of her eye. The joy he gave her was immeasurable.

She was the most patient, most selfless, gentle soul on earth. She gave everything and never expected anything in return. She made everyone she met feel special and her heart was so much bigger than her tiny frame.

She filled our home with light and love, song and music and books. Thank you, Mom, you were our example for everything, our guidepost to living a fulfilling and enriched cultural life.

The angels are lucky now Mom, they will learn a lot from you.
Sweet Dreams, Mom, say hi to Dad for us and I hope you two are finally dancing again together to Frank Sinatra…..the Best is Yet to Come……

Georgia is survived by her two loving daughters, Madeline Russo and Ava Saltis and her cherished grandson, Trevor Russo. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Saltis in 2017.

A private Church service and Interment will be held for immediate family members only on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Please consider a donation in Georgia’s name to https://www.glwd.org/

To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

Betty A. Murphy, 93, a former resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Notre Dame Convalescent Home of Norwalk. She was born in New York City on June 18, 1929 to the late Gilbert and Madeline Giuliano Rossillo. In addition to her parents, Betty was also predeceased by her husband, Philip Murphy, Jr., in 2013 and her sister, Amy Burt, in 2011.

Ever soft in voice and short in stature, Betty lived with a heart of immeasurable care and compassion for those she loved. A graduate of Stamford High School, Betty worked for Pitney Bowes where she met and then married her husband of 57 years. She helped raise five children, the matriarch of a large loving family that came to know Raymond Street, her home, as a place of gathering, of comfort, and of the soft, sweater-clad, open arms she held to all. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and very dedicated to her faith. Her relationship with Christ was reflected in the care she showed her family and her life was a true example of faith-lead service, love, and devotion.

Betty enjoyed walking at Cove Island, lunches at Cummings Park, building puzzles, and watching the Yankees. What gave her the most joy was spending time with her family. She would gladly watch whatever kids tv shows her grandchildren were excited to share with her when visiting, and they loved her secret stash of candy that seemed like it would never go empty. She had a warmth and patience to her that made spending time with her feel like time spent in sunshine. A smile on her face was guaranteed at holidays and family gatherings, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchild. In a family whose crowded group photos sometimes resembled more of a football team, she was always at the center; the embodiment of that patient and compassionate love for which she will always be remembered.

Betty is survived by her loving children, Philip Murphy III and his wife Kristin of Norwalk, Elizabeth Heiman and her husband Dwight of Needham, MA, Rev. Richard Murphy of Greenwich, Rosemary McDonald and her husband Patrick of Newtown, Margaret Fraioli and her husband Marc of Stamford, as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Rockrimmon Road, Stamford. Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Betty’s memory to Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851.

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Annino “Nino” Antonelli ,70, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1952, in his beloved home of Settefrati, Italy to the late Loreto and Marianna Pompa Antonelli.
Nino came from Italy in 1968 at the age of 14. He graduated from Darien High School. Nino was first employed as a teller at State National Bank, he graduated from Willams College, MA and worked his way up to VP Commercial Loan Officer. His most recent position was VP Commercial Loan Officer with First County Bank. Nino was a very active in the community, he was a member the Knights of Columbus-4th Degree, UNICO, Stamford Chapter, The Exchange Club, The Umbrella Club, City of Stamford Multicultural Committee, Stamford Zoning Board of Appeals as well as a former member of Republican and Democratic Committees. Nino was very active in the local Italian Community helping countless families. He was a member of the Minturnese and Settefratese Social Club. He also belonged to CIAO (Council of Italian-American Organization) as well as COMITES, in which he represented Italians living in Connecticut and New York, and proudly served on this committee for 24 years. Nino loved to travel especially to his hometown of Settefrati, and throughout Italy; but mostly loved being with his family and friends, whether it be in the U.S. or in Settefrati.
Nino is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Marylena Mastroluca Antonelli of Stamford, his cherished children, John Paul Antonelli and his wife Laura and Marc Antonelli. Also surviving are his siblings, Marie Albero and her husband Frank, Matilde Romeo and John Antonelli and his wife Maria Giovanna, several loving nieces, nephews and his most beloved cousin, Giulio Pompa and his wife Antoinette. He is also survived by his loving Mother-in-Law, Maria Mastroluca and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Nino also leaves a true family of friends and colleagues from his many associations, especially from First County Bank.
In addition to his parents, Nino was predeceased by his brother, Michael Antonelli, and his brother-in-law Benjamin Romeo.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. A funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 9:45AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Sacred Heart RC Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford at 10:30AM. Interment will be held in Settefrati, Italy at a later date. Nino’s family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff of Greenwich/Yale NH Hospital and Constellation Home Health Services for their impeccable and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Nino’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 USA / donors@stjude.org or Our Lady of Grace Schools, 635 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford, CT 06906
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Michael A. Pataky, 70, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Stamford Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1952 in Stamford to the late Michael J. Pataky, Jr. and Edith Cappellieri Pataky.
Michael was employed at NEC/Nitsuko Co. as a Market Director of Telephone Interconnect Systems. In his younger years, Mike enjoyed playing softball, tennis and bowling. He was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and loved to travel abroad, on cruises, and to Superbowls. He especially loved trips to casinos far and wide. He enjoyed good food, sharing meals, spending time with family and friends, and having a good cigar with a good bourbon.
He is survived by his devoted sisters, Janis A. Pataky and Karen Pataky of Stamford and his fur nephew Jimmy Kibble. Also surviving is one aunt, Nancy Robotti Cappellieri, and many cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 22, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Maurice RC Church, 358 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT. Calling hours will be for one hour starting at 9:00 AM before the mass at the church. Interment will be at Fairfield Memorial Park, Stamford at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Michael’s memory to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County located in Stamford, CT.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com