Margaret Buzzeo
March 14, 1923 — December 11, 2020
Margaret Vitti Buzzeo, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away at Stamford Hospital on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1923 and was one of seven children born to the late Raffaele and Angela (Caruso) Vitti. She was 97 years old at the time of her passing.
Margaret was described by her siblings as the “heart of the family.” She gave unselfishly of herself – opening her home and giving care, support and shelter to her extended family each of whom she loved so dearly and unconditionally. A devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt. To her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, Margaret was not just a grandmother, she was a playmate and friend, as well.
Margaret worked for nearly 30 years as a tube inspector at Machlett Laboratories, having reluctantly retired when the facility closed in 1989. She was also an active member in the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and provided guidance to her coworkers who often sought her advice regarding union rights and benefits. She forged countless friendships during these years know for her laughter and her loyalty.
Under Margaret’s high school photo was the quote “There’s joy and laughter, giggles and chatter -wherever she is, it doesn’t matter.” No doubt, this is how all who were blessed to have known Margaret will remember her.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Buzzeo, and is survived by her son, Anthony Buzzeo; daughter, Lorraine Pace and her husband, Daniel; seven grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Bryan, Jessica, Kari, T.J., Samantha and Michael; 10 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Patricia Buzzeo; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was predeceased by her son, Robert Buzzeo and her six siblings; Titi, Tony, Congetta, Lucy, Bill and Ralph.
Friends and family may offer their sympathy and condolences from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, December 15th at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 16th at 9:30am at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, in Stamford. The interment will immediately follow mass at St. John Cemetery in Darien.
In accordance with the social restrictions due to COVID-19, please be sure to wear a face covering and observe distancing standards if you plan on coming to the services at funeral home or to church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate.
To leave messages of condolences online, please visit www.cognetta.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NicholasFCognettaFuneralHomeCrematory.
Margaret was described by her siblings as the “heart of the family.” She gave unselfishly of herself – opening her home and giving care, support and shelter to her extended family each of whom she loved so dearly and unconditionally. A devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt. To her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, Margaret was not just a grandmother, she was a playmate and friend, as well.
Margaret worked for nearly 30 years as a tube inspector at Machlett Laboratories, having reluctantly retired when the facility closed in 1989. She was also an active member in the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and provided guidance to her coworkers who often sought her advice regarding union rights and benefits. She forged countless friendships during these years know for her laughter and her loyalty.
Under Margaret’s high school photo was the quote “There’s joy and laughter, giggles and chatter -wherever she is, it doesn’t matter.” No doubt, this is how all who were blessed to have known Margaret will remember her.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Buzzeo, and is survived by her son, Anthony Buzzeo; daughter, Lorraine Pace and her husband, Daniel; seven grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Bryan, Jessica, Kari, T.J., Samantha and Michael; 10 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Patricia Buzzeo; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was predeceased by her son, Robert Buzzeo and her six siblings; Titi, Tony, Congetta, Lucy, Bill and Ralph.
Friends and family may offer their sympathy and condolences from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, December 15th at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 16th at 9:30am at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, in Stamford. The interment will immediately follow mass at St. John Cemetery in Darien.
In accordance with the social restrictions due to COVID-19, please be sure to wear a face covering and observe distancing standards if you plan on coming to the services at funeral home or to church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate.
To leave messages of condolences online, please visit www.cognetta.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NicholasFCognettaFuneralHomeCrematory.
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