Obituary Listing

Sep 29, 2009

AMY ELIZABETH MAY ALMFELT AYRES died peacefully in the presence of her beloved family at Rosenthal Hospice Residence on September 29, 2009. Born May 6, 1918 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Dr. Gustavus Adolphus (Magnusson) Almfelt, MD, formerly of Sweden, and Selma Josephine Coen Almfelt, RN, formerly of Germany, the youngest of four children. Her brother and...

Sep 26, 2009

Eugene M. Buzzeo, age 68, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long illness on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Gene was born February 2, 1941 in Stamford. He was the son of the late Evangelista “Angelo” and Theresa “Tessie” Maria Terenzio Buzzeo. Gene was known as “Big Buzz” to all his students, and was Department Head...

Sep 25, 2009

Frances T. Stolfi, 90, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009 at Richard Rosenthal Hospice Residence in Stamford. Born January 17, 1919 in Westerly, RI, she was the daughter of the late Rosalino and Ida Macioni Manzella. Frances was a hair stylist with several hair salons for forty years. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of...

Sep 24, 2009

Grace M. Polise, 86, of Stamford, formerly of Flushing, NY, passed away on September 24, 2009. Born in New York City on April 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Carmella Sherma Mirenda. Grace is survived by a daughter, Diana Garra & her husband Joseph of New Canaan; a son, Anthony Polise & his wife Adele...

Sep 23, 2009

William Morris, 79, affectionately known as “Red”, was born into eternal life on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Born in Stamford on October 9, 1929, he was the son of the late Catherine & William Cowley Morris, Sr. Bill was a lifelong resident of Stamford. He worked in the Office of Operations as a clerk of the Public Works Department of...

Sep 22, 2009

Betty Jane White, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the Tandet Center of Stamford. Her husband, William F. White, passed away in 1988. Born in New Jersey on March 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Twyman) Dusk. She worked in accounts payable for many years at Cadbury Schweppes. She is survived...

Sep 20, 2009

John P. Woodtke Sr., 96, formerly of Stamford passed away on September 20, 2009 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born January 17, 1913 in Stamford, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Gertrude Wasserlein Woodtke. John was a retired Postal Clerk having worked for the US Postal Service for twenty years. In addition he was...

Sep 15, 2009

Gus “Dino” Chagaris, 86, of Stamford, CT, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 15, 2009, after a brief illness. Dino was born on April 18, 1923 in Agios Petros, Greece to the late George and Eleni Gianukakis Chagaris. He spent his childhood in Pireaus, and during World War II, he moved to Athens where...

Sep 14, 2009

Richard Bulan, 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 14, 2009 at Stamford Hospital. Born September 5, 1935 in Stamford, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Yolanda Horvath Bulan. Richard was a retired mail carrier having worked for the US Postal Service for fifty one years. In addition, he was a part...

Sep 13, 2009

Rose Parrella Bitetto, a longtime Stamford resident, died on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at her home in Parkland, FL. She was 91. Born February 5, 1918 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Josephine Adelardi Parrella. Mrs. Bitetto lived in Stamford until the early 80’s when she moved to Boynton Beach, FL. Several years ago she...

Sep 9, 2009

Sep 7, 2009

Stacia G. Dalonzo, 87, entered the home of our Lord on Monday, September 7, 2009 at Stamford Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 1, 1922 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Wasil and Sophie Heryszcuk. Stacia was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cards, crossword puzzles,...

Sep 5, 2009

William James “Bill” Woodhall, 76, of Norwalk, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009. Born in Stamford on November 30, 1932, he was the son of the late Willard T. and Josephine Seminara Woodhall. Bill attended St. John’s Parochial School and graduated from Stamford High School. He was drafted during the Korean War, where he served in the U.S. Army...

Sep 2, 2009

Clementina L. Poltrack, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in her sleep on Wednesday, September 2, 2009. Born November 13, 1917 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Sofia Komsta. Clementina was a homemaker and is the last of her generation. She is survived by her daughter, Janice L. Poltrack of Stamford; and several nieces,...

Aug 30, 2009

On Sunday, August 30, 2009, Helen Virginia “Heather” Czelada, beloved auntie, daughter, sister and friend, left this Earth for her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior. Born August 13, 1959 in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eugene and Joyce Czelada. She had just celebrated her 50th birthday. She moved throughout the East, having roots in...

Aug 29, 2009

Vincenza A. Laudo, 87, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Smith House in Stamford. Born December 4, 1921 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Adelina Assi Laudo. Vincenza was an executive assistant for Unilever Corporation for twenty five years, and was a member of AARP. She is survived by two nieces, Lisa...

Aug 28, 2009

Sarah M. Gerardi, 91, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2009. Born on August 8, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mariangela Ganino Tarzia. Sarah is survived by three sons, William J. Gerardi, Jr. and his wife Rita; Michael J. Gerardi both of Stamford; and Bart D. Gerardi and his...

Aug 28, 2009

Charles Ryf, 62, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2009. Born March 30, 1947 in Mineola, NY, he was the son of the late Charles “Chap” and Elsie Schneider Ryf. For forty years, Charles was a Production Manager for a number of book publishers in and near New York City. He most recently worked at Barnes & Noble/Sterling. He is...

Aug 26, 2009

Nicholas M. Dolce, 90, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Born in South Barre, Mass., on January 2, 1919, he was the son of the late Frank and Carmella Simeone Dolce. Nicholas was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, having served during WWII, and was the owner of Dolce Service Station in Stamford for...

Aug 26, 2009

Carmela Faubel, 76, of Stamford, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, surrounded by her family. Born in Port Chester, NY, on June 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina Sileo Lovito. Carmela was a member of the Glenbrook Chapter of T.O.P.S., she was an active member of St. Maurice...