Dolores Jennings

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Dolores “Del” Jennings of Riverside, CT, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She left this world with her family at her side.
Del was born Dolores Alma Lucille Massa on January 26, 1926, in Riverside, CT. She grew up in he New York City borough of the Bronx. There she attended high school and upon graduation, began a career as an administrative assistant. She was also a member of a “swing” band that played local venues during the WW2 years.
In the 1950’s she met the love of her life, Greenwich police officer Robert F. Jennings, and shortly after they married. They settled in Riverside, CT where they remained together for more than 60 years until his death in February of 2018.
After the birth of her first child, Robert, in 1964, Del embraced the role of being “Mom”. She had her second child, William, in 1966. As the boys grew, Del shared her love and guidance with them by volunteering as a teacher’s assistant at Dundee School in in the early 70’s and later as a Cub Scout den mother. In the 80’s, with her children grown, she joined a bowling league and became an avid golfer. She volunteered at the Greenwich Hospital Gift Shop for more than 25 years. Del was also a member of the Greenwich Women’s Club.
Del was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Lou, and her sisters, Ann and Tess. She is survived by her loving sons, Robert and William.
Del spent her life devoted to her family’s well-being. She was always there when needed. Her warmth, patience, understanding, and selflessness will be dearly missed.
In lieu of a service, the family asks that you commit an act of kindness in her memory. Interment will be private.

Lois Cavaliere

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Lois Cavaliere of Stamford, CT, passed away on November 4, 2023, with her family by her side. Lois was born in 1941 to Louis and Anna Saggese and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1961, She married Dominick Cavaliere in 1962 and they resided in Stamford their entire married life. She is survived by her husband of 61 years; her sons Louis Cavaliere (Debbie) and DJ Cavaliere; her daughter Maria Cavaliere-Lovello (Frank); her grandchildren, Joe (Meredith), Christian (Kristin), Danielle, Devon, Teagan, Nicholas, and her greatest joy, great-grandson Brayden; and her sister Victoria Saggese.

Lois was born in the Bronx, NY, and enjoyed summers in Long Beach with her cousins who were like sisters. Some of her favorite times were sledding down “suicide hill” onto the Hutchinson River Parkway with Wonder Bread bags on their feet and newspapers in their rubber boots.

Dominick surprised Lois with a month-long honeymoon in Italy. They sailed overseas and met the Italian relatives and made lifelong friends on the return trip. They built their house in Stamford and hosted many family gatherings, holidays, pool parties, and celebrations.

“Big Lo” was the life of the party among her friends in both Connecticut and Florida where she was the organizer of many events, such as ice cream socials, card games, and the infamous 3 o’clock soak. She loved to laugh and tell jokes — the naughtier the better! She could play Scrabble, Rummikub, or Canasta for hours with her friends.

Christmas was her favorite time of year, especially baking struffoli, dead man’s bones, pizzelles, and (of course) her mother Anna’s famous biscotti. She was so happy to deliver them to every party, share the recipe, and give lessons on how to make them.

She loved to cook and could whip up a meal for 20 people in under 30 minutes. Even the “wrong number” callers got an invite to Tuesday dinner. She wasn’t perfect though: The sign in her kitchen reads: “Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off.”

Her creativity was outstanding. She loved using her hands and was never idle. Sewing (frequently repairing friend’s clothes), quilting (creating one-of-a-kind keepsakes), crocheting (yes, she made beach bags out of plastic grocery bags), making jewelry (her vintage button bracelets were amazing), and hand-making greeting cards.

She was her children’s greatest fan, especially at their sporting events. “Mama Cav” was room mom, team mom, field trip chaperone, and number one cheerleader. Remember the cowbell? The airhorn? That screeching whistle from her lips? You knew when Lois was in the sporting arena! As far as we know, she was the originator of the “pre-game pasta party” and was happy to host post-game celebrations. Her open- door policy was well-known, and she was always happy to lend an ear, give advice, or share wisdom with her children’s friends.

She was a caregiver through and through — opening her home and taking care of her own mom, her mother-in-law, and her sister in their times of need.

She was an unparalleled friend to all who knew her, and her vivacious personality touched so many lives. We know her absence will be felt by many people, far and wide.

Lois would always say, “Don’t send flowers when I’m dead, I want to enjoy them when my eyes are open.” To honor Lois’s wish, in lieu of flowers, please make donations in her honor to Fairfield County Hospice House or St. Jude’s Hospital.

“Lo Jingles” as she’s most recently been called, requested that anyone who attends her funeral mass wear bright and cheerful clothes. It will be a celebration of her wonderful life of 82 years.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff at Stamford Hospital, the Bennett Cancer Center, Fairfield County Hospice House, and Constellation Nursing Services for the amazing care and compassion they showed to Lois throughout her journey these past nine months.

A funeral procession will be leaving the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue,Stamford on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM at Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford. Interment will be private. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 PM.

The family requests that donations be made in Lois’ memory to the Fairfield County Hospice House, 1 Den Road, Stamford, CT 06902 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

To leave online condolences, visit www.cognetta.co

Dolores Agnew

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Dolores Cox Agnew, 82, of Darien passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023. She was born in New York City on September 1, 1941, to the late Francis M. Cox, Jr. and Maria Lane Cox.
Dolores attended grammar school at the Convent of Sacred Heart at 91st Street, NYC and high school at Sacred Heart Greenwich in CT. She earned her undergraduate degree at Manhattanville College in 1963 and went on to earn her master’s degree in Spanish from Middlebury College in VT.
Upon graduation, she moved to New York City and worked for Pan Am Airways. Dolores met the love of her life Rick Agnew in NYC, they married in 1967 and started a family. They enjoyed playing golf at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, CT and Harbor Ridge in Palm City, FL with their many friends. They spent many summers with family and friends in Whitefield, NH and Stratton, VT.
A devout Catholic, she enjoyed attending daily mass and bible study.
Dolores was predeceased by her husband, Richard E. Agnew, and her three siblings Maria Connor, Frank Cox and Lewis Cox. She is survived by her daughters, Kate Sullivan and Beth Rosenblum (Mike), as well as her grandchildren, Caroline, Emma, Anna and Ashley. Also surviving are her siblings, John Cox, Sr. (Rita) and Ella Bracy (Michael).
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2:00-6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic Street, Stamford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the Agnew family requests that donations be made in Dolores memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

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Maria Melchionne

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Maria Jose Azinheira Viegas Melchionne, 77, of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully on
October 30th, 2023 surrounded by her children, Diane and Danny, and husband, Richard. Maria
was born in Pechão, Portugal on March 19th, 1946 to the late Irene & Firmino Viegas.
Maria grew up in Olhão, Portugal, and traveled around the world, living in places like Angola,
Belgium and the UK, before settling down in Stamford, CT where she met her husband, Richie,
and they raised their family together. An energetic and fearless woman, Maria will always be
remembered as somebody who loved her family dearly and would help anyone in need. As a
home daycare provider for more than 30 years, there was nothing more that she loved than
caring for, loving, and helping to raise children.
Maria is survived by her devoted husband, Richie of Stamford, her loving children, Danny of
Stamford, and Diane and her husband Anthony of Stamford, and her beautiful grandchildren,
Theodore Melchionne, and Rylynn and Anthony Pagano. She is also survived by her brother,
Jose Firmino Viegas of Olhão, Portugal, and her nieces Eni Viegas of Olhão, Portugal & Ligia
Viegas of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Besides her parents, Maria is also predeceased by her brother Firmino Nazianzo.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle
Avenue, Stamford on Sunday, November 5th, from 2 to 6 p.m. On Monday, November 6th, a
funeral mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue in
Stamford. The inurnment will follow mass at St. John Cemetery in Darien. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that you hold your loved ones and tell them you love them.

Evangelos Manesiotis

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Evangelos Manesiotis, 88, of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 30, 2023 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Agoriani, Greece on January 17, 1935 to the late Christos and Garifalia Arvanitis Manesiotis.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Amalia Garoufalis Manesiotis, his loving children, Christos Manesiotis, Theodoros Manesiotis and Garifalia Uva and her husband P.J, as well as his sister, Georgia Tsiolis. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Philip Joseph Uva III, Evangelos Michael Uva and Claudia Sophia Uva.
Besides his parents, Evangelos was also predeceased by his brothers, George, John and Panagiotis Manesiotis.
A funeral service will be celebrated at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1230 Newfield Avenue, Stamford on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM ,with visitation from 10:00- 11:00 AM prior to service. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Darien.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

David Guinta

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David Charles Guinta, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023. David was born on August 20, 1948. He was 75.
Born and raised in Stamford, David attended Stamford Catholic High School and went on to earn his degree from Sacred Heart University. He worked at Suburban Sportsman for a number of years before moving on to commercial real estate sales and later a successful career in the molded plastics sales industry which afforded him the opportunity to travel to many places throughout the world. He retired as VP of Sales from Aptar, Inc., in 2013. An avid golfer, David enjoyed playing and working at Sterling Farms. He was a longtime member of the Glenbrook Athletic Club where he made countless friends over the years. When his boys were young, David volunteered with Stamford American Little League and Stamford Youth Basketball where he bettered the lives of the children of Stamford for many years. He rooted feverishly for the New York Mets and the New York Football Giants. He loved beaches and books but most of all he loved going to his grandchildren’s countless sporting events. Along with his wife, Sharon, his grandchildren were the light of his life.
David is survived by his loving wife Sharon Guinta of Stamford, his father Charles A. Guinta of Stamford, his sons, David G. Guinta and his wife Jennifer of Stamford, and Ben Guinta and his wife Kimberly of Stamford. David is also survived by his brothers Stephen Guinta and his wife Karen of Stuart, FL, and Tom Guinta and his wife Kim of Bluffton, SC., and sisters-in-law, Diana Van Der Ploeg and her wife Nancy Hills of Estes Park, CO and Dawn Wiedmeier of Yakima, WA, along with his cherished grandchildren Charlie, Cate, Aly, Samantha and Matthew Guinta.
David is also survived by a wonderful extended family of aunts, uncles, a nephew and many cousins.
David was predeceased by his mother Jane Larson Guinta.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 628 Main St, Stamford, CT 06901 at 1:30PM.
A brief reception will follow the service in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s name may be made to First Tee – Connecticut (55 Golf Club Road in Cromwell, CT 06416 or www.firstteect.org), a youth development organization that works to create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.Cognetta.com

Lisa Brown

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Lisa Lee (Latte) Brown, a lifelong Stamford, CT resident, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023, when the Lord called her home on her 67th birthday. Lisa was born in Stamford, CT to Lee and Catherine (Gerardi) Latte, who both passed away early in her childhood. Lisa was fortunate to be lovingly raised by her mother’s sisters Mollie Caporizzo and Sadie Ienner. She was predeceased by her brother Ricky Latte.
Lisa graduated from nursing school in 1975 fulfilling her passion of caring for those in need, working at Stamford Hospital, St. Camilla’s, and Liberation House. It was with a grateful heart and gratitude that Lisa returned to her alma mater, Stamford Catholic High School/ Trinity Catholic to continue as a school nurse for the last 20 years of her career. She enjoyed nothing more than giving back to those who supported her, her family and her community. Lisa was known for her compassion and love for each and every child under her care at Trinity Catholic.
Together for 44 years, Lisa met her devoted and loving husband, Stephen J. Brown, at a Belltown Fire Department function. They became partners in love, in life and in business. There was always heartfelt love and laughter when Lisa was with her friends and family as she was happiest when all were gathered together. Her greatest joy was her son Stephen J. Brown, Jr., the bright light of her world. Blessed with a devoted daughter in law, two precious granddaughters, Lisa lived each and every day committed to being their “Grandma”.
Lisa was an extraordinary person, ferocious and loyal friend and the limits to her kindness knew no boundaries. For all of us who were so fortunate to know and love Lisa, we will never forget her beautiful smile, infectious giggle and fierce protection for those she loved. Lisa leaves behind her devoted husband, Stephen, her loving son Stephen Jr., his wife Michelle Zinsser, her granddaughters, Mia and McKenzie, and her sister Vita Ienner, as well as countless cousins, brother in laws and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 3rd at The Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. The interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lisa’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
To leave online condolences you may visit the family guestbook hosted on www.cognetta.com.

Humberto Molina-Londono

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Humberto Molina-Londono, 67, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 27, 2023. Humberto was born in Colombia on December 30, 1955, son of the late Manuel and Lia Londono Molina.

Humberto is survived by his loving wife Rosalba Sandoval of Stamford, his son Alejandro Molina of Norwalk, his daughters Karen Molina of Stamford, Alejandra Molina of Stamford and Claudia Molina of Colombia

Peter Nanos

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Peter C. Nanos, 90, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Peter was born in Leondarion, Arkadias, Greece on July 12, 1933 to the late Christos and Georgia Maglanis Nanos. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Thamie, his brother, Athanasios, his great-granddaughter, Hailey, and his brother-in-law, George Koutsoukos.
Peter is survived by his daughter, Janine Soulios, and her husband, Nikolaos, of Stamford; his son, Christopher Nanos, and his wife, Pamela, of Stamford; his son, Paul Nanos, and his wife, Tracey, of Farmington. He is also survived by his sister, Aimilia Koutsoukos, of Greece; his brother, Theodore Nanos, and his wife, Mahi; his brother, Apostolos Nanos, and his wife Debbie; his sister-in law Penny Nanos, all of Stamford. Additionally, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Elaine Katsaros, and her husband, George, of Mamaroneck, NY. He will be truly missed by his grandchildren: Christina, Alexis, Jennifer, Peter, TJ (Ashley) & Mia Nanos, Tricia (Alex) Bletsas and Michael (LeAnn) Goulet, as well as his six great-grandchildren: Sophia, Isabella, Madison, Christopher, Deangelo and Lilah; as well as many nieces and nephews.
His greatest joy came from being with his family. Peter was able to spend 53 years with the love of his life, Thamie, before her passing. They were the perfect couple. They lived their lives together and truly never went to bed mad at each other and said “I love you” to each other every single day of their lives.
He was the most generous, helpful, and kind husband, father, brother, and friend that anyone could have. His commitment to helping others was a cornerstone of his life. He dedicated countless hours to various charities, from volunteering at his local church to raising funds and housing patients from the Ronald McDonald House. He was a friend to all and was willing to help anyone in need.
Peter had great pride in serving his community of Stamford that he loved so dearly.
Peter was a devoted member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangels and served as a member of the church’s Board of Trustees. He was a member of the American Hellenic Progressive Association (AHEPA), President of the Greek Hellenic Association, Vice President of the Greek Children’s Cancer Fund, a member of the Mason’s Lodge 108 and the State Street Debating Society. He was an elected member of the City of Stamford’s Board of Representatives and served on several city commissions, including the Personnel Committee.
Peter came to America at the age of 23 in 1956 when he left his native country of Greece to seek a better life. Armed with courage, hope and dreams of a better future, he set sail for a land of opportunity. His immigrant story is a testament to his resilience and determination, as he overcame the challenges of adapting to a new culture, learning a new language, and forging a path to success. He began his career in America as a factory worker at Pitney Bowes, but quickly turned to real estate in his pursuit of the American Dream, being both a real estate broker and investor during his career. Along with his brothers, they formed Nanos Brothers, Inc., which was a real estate investing company. Peter and his brothers also owned the Halfway House Restaurant in Darien from 1976-1981.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the doctors that took exceptionally great care of Peter, especially Dr. Arthur Heliotis, Dr. Anthony Gulati, Dr. Thomas Nero and Dr. Nicholas Stroumbakis. The family would also like to thank Zoe Tsertsvadze for the wonderful care she provided for him.
Family & friends may call at the Greek Orthodox Church of The Archangels, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT on Tuesday October 31, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Trisagion Service to be held at 6:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church of The Archangels on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park, Oaklawn Ave, Stamford.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Greek Children’s Cancer Fund at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greek-childrens-fund-40th-anniversary-gala-tickets-704963824777?aff=oddtdcreator or to The Church of the Archangels.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to assist the Nanos family with the arrangements. To leave messages of condolence for the family please visit www.cognetta.com.