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Alvar Miraballes
Feb 15, 2024
Alvar O. Miraballes, 89, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Alvar was born in Uruguay on July 29, 1934, to the late Lazaro and Rosa Miraballes. Loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends, cooking on his parrilla, and listening to the music of Gardel. He will be forever...
Dennis Pierce, Iii
Feb 15, 2024
Dennis J. Pierce, III passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3:00-7:00 PM with a prayer service to be celebrated at 5:00 PM. Interment will be private. To leave online condolences, please...
Joseph Valentine Jr
Feb 13, 2024
Joseph Peter Valentine, Jr., 76 of Darien, CT passed away on February 13th. Born in Stamford, CT on May 21, 1947 to the late Joseph and Grace (Scalise) Valentine. Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia (Barosky) Valentine, his brother Bobby Valentine (Junko) of Stamford, his children, Tricia of Norwalk, Joe (Kim) of Lafayette Hill, PA, Anthony...
Carmino Santaniello
Feb 13, 2024
Carmino A. Santaniello passed away on February 13, 2024. He was born in 1944 in Quindici, Italy and immigrated to Springfield, MA in 1954. For over 35 years, he was the owner of Santaniello Opticians in Springfield. He was an avid gardener, golfer, bowler, and Boston sports fan. Carmino was the devoted husband of 44 years to Deborah; the beloved...
Ida Saunders
Feb 12, 2024
Ida was born April 13, 1932 to Pasqualina and Antonio Conte. Both of her parents emigrated from Italy and settled on Orchard Street, in the Waterside section of Stamford. It is here where she was raised and once married, she moved to Wells Avenue, in the Waterside section of Stamford, to raise her four children. We, the four children, April,...
Carmela Tortorello
Feb 10, 2024
Carmela Tortorello, affectionately known as Auntie or AC passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. She was 92 years young. Carmela grew up in NJ and spent the last 6 years living with her brother in Westport, CT. She was born in Newark, NJ to Sam and Lucy Tortorello on February 1, 1931. Carmela was raised in Newark and Scotch...
Lynn Soffio
Feb 9, 2024
Lynn Ann Soffio (née Settle), aged 69, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024 at Stamford Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1954 in East St. Louis, MO to Herbert & Jean Settle. A woman of immense strength and compassion, Lynn dedicated her life to nurturing her family and building her community in Connecticut and abroad, with friends spanning...
Marc Pensiero
Feb 6, 2024
Marc A. Pensiero, 57, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Marc was born in Stamford on June 6, 1966, to Marco and Elizabeth (Craig) Pensiero. He graduated from the Plumbing and Heating program at JM Wright Technical High School and worked as a plumber for many years before retiring. In addition...
Daniel Ceci
Feb 6, 2024
Daniel Joseph Ceci, 32 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Daniel was born on August 27, 1991, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Daniel Ceci, a vibrant soul taken from us too soon. He was a selfless and compassionate son, brother, and friend. His unwavering dedication to others defined a life of purpose and...
Angel Lebron
Feb 5, 2024
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Targelia Jimenez
Feb 4, 2024
Targelia Jimenez, 100, of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Targelia was born on January 18, 1924, in Latacunga, Ecuador to the late Abraham Jimenez and Amelia Mena. Targelia will be fondly remembered for her remarkable strength, quick wit, infectious humor, and a touch of sarcasm that could brighten...
Carl Caputo
Jan 31, 2024
Carl Caputo, 71, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Edgehill Skilled Nursing Center, He was born in Stamford on January 8, 1953 to the late Joseph and Millie DePalma Caputo. Carl was retired from the U.S Postal Service where he was employed as a mail carrier...
Carole Hansen
Jan 30, 2024
Carole Lenore Hansen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at Stamford Hospital on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. A long-time resident of Darien, CT, Carole was born in Stamford, CT on December 20, 1937, to the late Walter and Eleanor (Whalen) Sandberg. Carole was 86 years old at the time of her passing. Carole is survived by...
John Zelinsky, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
John R. Zelinsky, Jr., 81, a longtime resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024. John was born on July 15, 1942 in Yonkers, New York. He was the son of the late John R. Zelinsky, Sr. and Lena Cundra Zelinsky. John was an Independent Insurance Agent and Real Estate Broker for many years. He graduated from Stamford...
David Ganino
Jan 26, 2024
David Paul Ganino, 64, a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 26, 2024. David was born on April 2, 1959, to the late Michael B. Ganino, Sr and the late Josephine Lazzaro Ganino. David is survived by his brother, Michael B. Ganino, Jr and his wife, Patricia of Trumbull, CT and his sister, Rosemary Ganino...
Alois Hockenbeck
Jan 24, 2024
Alois John Hockenbeck, 92, a resident of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Al was born in New York, NY on February 14, 1931 to the late Max and Hedwig Englin Hockenbeck. Al was known for his sharp wit, humor and good conversation. He loved to instigate topics at family dinners...
Isola Mcdonald
Jan 24, 2024
Isola Florenta McDonald, 96, a longtime resident of Stamford, passed away on January 23, 2024. Isola was born on February 13, 1927, in Jamaica. Daughter of the late Margaret Hyman. Isola was known as Aunt Tiny. She was a loving and caring person. During her younger days she enjoyed spending time riding her bicycle . Aunt Tiny was a free...
Leslie Yeomans
Jan 22, 2024
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Richard Perrone
Jan 22, 2024
“Rick” Richard W. Perrone, 80, of Darien passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Stamford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Manchester, CT on February 18, 1943, to the late Frank and Pauline Madore Perrone. Rick took great pride in his career. He spent many years in the cable TV industry, where as Time Warner’s Senior...
May Capone
Jan 22, 2024
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