Obituary Listing

Aug 29, 2025

John Philippopoulos, 81, of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 9, 1944 in Pellana, Laconia, Greece, John was a devoted husband to Paula Philippopoulos and a proud, loving father to his children Angela, Katie and Evan.

John was an honest and hardworking man who grew up in a village where...

Aug 25, 2025

Marianna Scaturchio, 85, of Stratford, formerly of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Marianna was born in Arena, Italy, province of Catanzaro, on March 14, 1940 to the late Bruno Michele and Maria Antonia (Pagano) Lavorato.

Marianna immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1971 in search of a better life for...

Aug 25, 2025

Gary Wayne Saunders, lifelong resident of Stamford, and beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by family on Monday, August 25, 2025. Gary was born in Stamford on July 1, 1953 to the late Oscar Saunders and Jean Lowe. Gary was 72 years old at the time of his passing.

Gary was a solid...

Aug 25, 2025

Jack Cavanaugh, a longtime writer and reporter and resident of Stamford, died on August 25th due to complications related to pneumonia. He was 99 years old.. Prior to returning to his native Stamford, Mr. Cavanaugh lived in Riverdale in the Bronx, Norwalk, and in Wilton where he raised his family.

Mr. Cavanaugh had an illustrious career in journalism and amassed many...

Aug 24, 2025

William Potolicchio, a lifelong resident of Stamford, Connecticut, passed surrounded by the love of his family. He has gone to be with God and will now watch over those he held dear.

Bill was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. His unwavering faith as a devout Catholic guided his life, and he was a lifelong parishioner of St. John’s Church....

Aug 21, 2025

Jacolyn Anne (Jackie) Connolly died peacefully on Thursday, August 21st, 2025. Jackie was born June 8th, 1935 to Katherine Hayes Connolly and former Tax Collector John F. Connolly at Stamford Hospital. She attended Rogers School and graduated as salutatorian from Sacred Heart Academy in Stamford, class of 1952. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition from Carnegie Tech...

Aug 19, 2025

Antonio ‘Tony’ Catino, 85, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. He was born in San Mango sul Calore, Italy, and later immigrated to CT making Stamford his home with his beloved wife, Carmela. They shared 57 wonderful years of marriage together. He built a life evolved around his love and devotion for his family.

Antonio worked...

Aug 17, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Burbank, 90, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Betty was born in Manhattan, NY on February 26, 1935 to the late John and Agnes Mele Burbank.

Betty was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved to travel, laugh and make new friends. She loved the beach, ice skating, tobogganing and cookies.

Betty graduated from Walton...

Aug 16, 2025

James B. Fahey, 93, of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Stamford Hospital.

Jim was born on May 9, 1932, in Galway, Ireland (in the small town of Nogra) to John Fahey and Norah St. George-Fahey. He emigrated from Ireland to the United States in February 1957 after graduating from St. Mary’s...

Aug 14, 2025

Norma Montalvo, 77, a longtime resident of Stamford was called to eternal rest with her family by her side on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Norma was the eldest daughter of the late Braulio Gonzalez and Patria Robles Gonzalez.

Norma was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico which she loved deeply and celebrated in her stories.

Norma devoted her life to serving the...

Aug 14, 2025

Lifelong Stamford resident Janet Marie Casolo passed away on August 14, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 86th birthday surrounded by family.

Born on July 23, 1939, to Luigi “Louis” Michael Casolo and Antoinette Marie Genovese Casolo, Janet lived in a home built by her father in the Cove. She grew up in a tight-knit community, with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins...

Aug 3, 2025

Jul 31, 2025

Nicholas Joseph Braccia Jr. passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 23, 1947, in Stamford, CT, he was the son of the late Nicholas Braccia Sr. and Rose Marciano Braccia of Stamford. Nick, or Nicky to his friends and family, grew up in Stamford, graduated from Stamford High School in 1965, and joined...

Jul 31, 2025

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Jul 26, 2025

Ida Aurello, 91, a longtime resident of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Daughter of the late Generoso and Esterina Giordano Iannotta, Ida was born on August 26, 1933, in San Vincenzo, Calabria, Italy. In her earlier years Ida supported her family working as a seamstress and later as a Central Supply...

Jul 25, 2025

Amarjeet (Reena) Kaur Aurora, a longtime resident of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 25, 2025. Passing at the age of 56, Amarjeet was born in Delhi, India on November 15, 1968. From her youngest years to her last fighting breath, Reena was a survivor. She always had a beautiful gift of turning life’s...

Jul 23, 2025

Mario Smeriglio, 90, formerly of Stamford, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. Mario was born on November 8, 1934, in Rose, Italy, to the late Michael and Giuseppina Smeriglio. Mario found his greatest joy in spending time with his friends and loved ones, especially his grandchildren. A meticulous painting contractor, he took immense pride in his work and was...

Jul 17, 2025

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Edward Hamernik on the morning of July 17, 2025 in Groton, CT., after a brief illness. Paul was 62 years old. Paul Edward Hamernik was born on December 30, 1962, to the late Mary and Edward Hamernik. Paul attended St. Cecilia Parochial School, Dolan Middle...

Jul 15, 2025

Nancy McTigue, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully at the age of 85, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Nancy lived a life rich with love, dance, and unwavering devotion to her family, faith, and community. She was the devoted wife of the late Thomas McTigue, whom she loved and cared for deeply. Nancy and Tommy are together again...

Jul 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Maria Castrovillari DeBernardo- dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend announce her passing on July 14, 2025 at the age of 81. Maria was born on June 30, 1944, to Giovanni and Anna (Gradilona) Castrovillari, in Acri, Italy. She was one of seven children. She is survived by...