Lydia M. Sclafani Morin

Lydia M. Sclafani Morin passed away quietly in her sleep. She was 96. A lifelong resident of Stamford, she was born November 2, 1910 to the late Fara Maltese and Frank Sclafani. She worked for over forty years as a dressmaker.

She is survived by a daughter, Marie E. Vaccaroand her husband Carmine J. Vaccaro of Stamford; a son, George H. Morin, Jr. and his wife Dorene Morin of Sedona, AZ; a brother, Lucien Sclafani of Stamford; and three sisters, Frances Ginise of Milford; Juliet Sclafani of Milford; and Rita Young of Barefoot Bay, FL. Eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, George H. Morin; two brothers, Peter and Charles Sclafani; and four sisters, Augusta Sclafani; Rose Maaz; Nellie Morin; and Margaret Rotelli.

The family requests that memorial donations are made to the American Heart Association (local chapter), 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford is handling all arrangements. All services were private. www.cognetta.com