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Sophie Tournas

Sophie Tournas

Mar 9, 2024

Sophie Tournas, 52, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Sophie was born on August 17, 1971 in Stamford, CT. Sophie is survived by her loving mother, Efi Tournas, her loving husband, Thanasi; her loving children Angela and her husband Yianni Ntaoulas, John Tournas, her absolute pride and joy granddaughter, Tori, and her siblings Peter and his wife Terri...

Charles Bailey

Charles Bailey

Mar 2, 2024

Charles Eugene Bailey, 85, resident of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Known to his friends and family as Gene, and also “White Tower”. He was born on January 8, 1939 in Henderson, NC to the late Charlie and Mary (Boyd) Bailey. Preceding him in death are his sisters: Grace Bennett, Madie Richardson, and brothers: Robert Thomas Bailey,...

Lisa Chambers

Lisa Chambers

Mar 1, 2024

Lisa Ann Chambers passed away March 1, 2024, at Stamford Hospital following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. A lifelong resident of Norwalk CT, Lisa was an avid reader, beach goer and lover of pandas. She shared an especially close bond with her late grandmother Rose Whitney Dawson. Lisa also loved to...

Audrey Cosentini

Audrey Cosentini

Mar 1, 2024

Audrey Aliterno Cosentini, a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was 90 years old. Audrey was born on July 18, 1933 to the late Oreste and Margaret Faugno Aliterno. She was the youngest of four daughters and remained close throughout her life to her sisters (all deceased), Eleanor (Mrs. James) Genovese, Marilyn...

Bruce Ritchie

Bruce Ritchie

Feb 27, 2024

Bruce Robert Ritchie, 87, passed away on February 27, 2024. A lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, he was born on May 7, 1936, and was one of four sons born to the late Will and Agnes Ritchie. Bruce is survived by his wife of 44 years, Eileen (Sheehan) Ritchie, brothers Neil Ritchie (Sarah) and Wayne Ritchie (Ginny), many Ritchie nieces,...

Alvar Miraballes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angel Lebron

Feb 5, 2024

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Targelia Jimenez

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

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

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.

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

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...

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