William Dazzo
With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of William “Billy” Dazzo, 57 formerly of Stamford, CT. He died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, surrounded by loving family members.
Billy was the son of Angela Marie “Angel” Cognetta Dazzo and the late Jacob “Jack” Dazzo.
Billy was born on March 1, 1966. He was a graduate of Fairfield Preparatory School and attended Delhi University. He started and ran a successful landscaping business, with his great friend Chris Lemone. He was married to Lisa Marie on November 13, 1993, and went on to have 2 children, son Michael and daughter Lydia.
Billy loved the outdoors. Nothing brought more joy than a round of golf with Michael or snorkeling with Lydia. He often spent time with friends on camping and hiking trips.
Billy is survived by his wife, Lisa Marie Wachowski Dazzo, his children, Michael Jacob Dazzo and his fiancée Carly Sepe, Lydia Ann Dazzo, his mother Angel Dazzo and his sister Lauren Marie Dazzo Abate and her husband Anthony. His aunts and uncles; Marie Tallone and her husband Lino, Michelle Gallo and her husband Joseph as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In addition to his father, Billy is predeceased by his grandparents, Michael Cognetta and Rose Sacco Cognetta, as well as his best friend Chris Lemone.
A funeral procession will leave Nicholas F Cognetta Funeral Home, 104 Myrtle Ave, Stamford on Monday October 9, 2023 at 10:15 AM and proceed to St. Leo Parish, 24 Roxbury Rd in Stamford for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Internment will take place at St. John Cemetery in Darien at a later date. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday October 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Billy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd S #4b, Southington, CT 06489.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.cognetta.com.