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Maria  Rieder

Maria Rieder

May 20, 2022

Maria Francesca Rieder, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away from complications due to pneumonia on Friday, May 20th, 2022. She was born and raised in Stamford, CT to Francesco and the late Maria Teresa (DeNardo) D’Agostino before moving to Shelton to raise her family. Fran’s greatest love were her four children, and her granddaughter. Fran’s favorite pastime was sitting...

Maria D'Agostino

Maria D'Agostino

May 18, 2022

Maria Teresa D’Agostino, a dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Wednesday, May 18, 2022 with her loving family at her side. She was a longtime resident of Stamford, before moving to Trumbull to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She was born in Arena, Italy...

Neil Scollick

Neil Scollick

May 16, 2022

Neil Montgomery Scollick, 83, of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2022, at Norwalk Hospital. Neil was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of David and Jane Scollick and was a very loving and devoted husband to his wife Alison Scollick for nearly 60 years. While Neil was a resident of New Canaan, CT he also resided...

Clara Frias

Clara Frias

May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Stamford, CT our beloved Clara Irene Frias, affectionately known as Guela Can, was called home to the Lord. Clara was an Angel to all. With her amazing cooking and big heart, she always felt like home. Born in the Dominican Republic, Clara was the eldest of ten children. She worked in a famous Factory,...

Arthur Lavery

Arthur Lavery

May 13, 2022

Arthur P. Lavery, “Scottie” 88, of Stamford passed away at home peacefully in his sleep on May 13, 2022. He was born in Cleland, Scotland on October 31, 1933 to the late Charles and Annie McFarlane Lavery. Arthur completed one year of college studying Art. He emigrated to the US in 1951-1952. He then enlisted in the US Marine Corp,...

Donald Zezima

Donald Zezima

May 9, 2022

Donald R. Zezima, 72, of South Salem, NY and a former resident of Stamford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born in Stamford on February 4, 1950 to the late Joseph and Frances Egan Zezima. Donald was employed at Pitney Bowes for 35 years, prior to his retirement in...

Amelia Hanzlik

Amelia Hanzlik

May 7, 2022

Amelia “Mimi” Sessa Hanzlik, a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT. passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 7, 2022. She was born in Stamford, CT. on December 16, 1932 to the late Nicholas Rocco and Nettie Lucia Sessa. Mimi was always first and foremost known for her abundant Love and Protection of Family and...

Patricia Palkimas

Patricia Palkimas

May 6, 2022

Patricia Ann (Patti) Palkimas, 77, a dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 6th 2022, with her loving family by her side. Daughter of Pat and Sue Mollo, Patricia was a lifelong resident of Stamford. She was a graduate of Stamford Catholic high School and earned her BFA from...

Gregory Cogliano

Gregory Cogliano

May 5, 2022

Gregory P. Cogliano, 74, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, Connecticut. He was born in Boston, MA on September 21, 1947 to the late Frank C. and Grace Sullivan Cogliano. Gregory grew up in Canton, MA, graduated from Canton High School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Brandi Nicole Williams Lorusso

Brandi Nicole Williams Lorusso

May 3, 2022

Brandi Nicole Williams Lorusso, 45, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born in Torrance, CA on April 20, 1977 to Jimmy Williams and Sharon Williams. Brandi was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend, Joseph, and together they built an incredible life. A loving mom...

Vittorio Capocci

Vittorio Capocci

Apr 28, 2022

Vittorio C. Capocci, 85, of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Autumn Lake of Norwalk. He was born in Settefrati, Italy on November 4, 1936 to the late Quintilio and Amelia Ciotti Capocci. Vittorio emigrated to the United States from from Italy on the Julius Caesar into Ellis Island in 1956....

Daniel Caruso

Daniel Caruso

Apr 27, 2022

Daniel Louis Caruso, 90, a lifetime resident of Stamford and recently of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022. Daniel was born on January 19, 1932 in Norwalk, CT, son of the late Anthony and Carolyn (Katy) Palarino Caruso. He attended Norwalk schools, was drafted into the US Armed Forces and served during the Korean War. Daniel held a...

Wanda Dunn

Wanda Dunn

Apr 25, 2022

Wanda J. Dunn, 89, of Darien passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born in Itmann, W. Virginia on June 15, 1932 to the late Florio and Giustina Maria Vecellio Pais. Wanda grew up in the mountains of W. Virginia with her four siblings. After high school, she obtained a degree...

Steve Katsetos

Steve Katsetos

Apr 19, 2022

Steve (Stavros) Katsetos of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving daughters on April 19th. He was born in Krokeai, Greece, on November 14th, 1926 and immigrated to the United States in 1956 where he quickly established his life in Stamford. He married his wife, Freda (Gunard) Katsetos, (who predeceased him) and had 4 beautiful...

Jose  Grandas Diaz

Jose Grandas Diaz

Apr 18, 2022

In loving memory of Jose N Yesid Grandas Diaz (59 years), was born on June 22nd, 1962 in Velez Santander, Colombia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 18th, 2022 at home. Loving father of Carlos and Yeimy Grandas Hernandez, predeceased by parents Carlos and Temilda Grandas, and survived by his siblings Gladys, Carlos H, Aida, Dolly,...

Remzije Berisha

Remzije Berisha

Apr 17, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Remzije to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Nancy Gruber

Nancy Gruber

Apr 13, 2022

Nancy Black Gruber, 64, of New Canaan, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on March 28, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Donald K. and Elizabeth Kautz Black. After graduating from New Canaan High School in 1976, Nancy received her bachelor degree in economics from Skidmore College...

Dolores  Violette

Dolores Violette

Apr 11, 2022

Dolores Violette, 90, a lifelong Stamford resident who grew up in the Waterside area, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022 at Stamford Hospital. Dolores was born in Stamford on October 7, 1931 to the late Charles and Ella (Zaccardo) Claps. Dolores attended both Ryle and St. John’s school eventually graduating in 1949 from Sacred Heart Academy where she received...

John Passiotti

John Passiotti

Apr 6, 2022

John Anthony “JP” Passiotti, 88, of Stamford, CT passed peacefully with his wife of 50 years, Jennie, by his side. JP was born in Yonkers, NY on July 24, 1933 to the late Vincent and Gertrude Ferrucci Passiotti. JP will be remembered for his love of golf, politics, his grand and great-grand children, and his “Peach,” Jennie. JP’s life was...

Frank Alfarone

Frank Alfarone

Mar 31, 2022

Frank Alfarone, 90, of Miami Beach, Florida and Rego Park, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022, with his family at his side at Fairfield County House in Stamford. He was born in Queens, New York on November 26, 1931, to the late Pasquale Alfarone and Mary Coniglio Alfarone. Frank is survived by his sister, Theresa Alfarone...

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