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Marianne Pia
May 19, 2025
Marianne Pia, a former resident of Stamford passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the age of 63. Marianne was born in Stamford on March 19, 1962, daughter of the late Michael Anthony and Susan Theresa Morano Pia. Marianne thoroughly enjoyed life and was so full of life. She had an infectious genuine smile that she shared with...
Godfrey Gelineau Jr
May 13, 2025
Godfrey "Garf" Gelineau, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Godfrey was born in Herkimer, NY, on July 23, 1949 to Avis and Godfrey Gelineau, Sr. He served in the Army and met his future wife, Martha Ruiz upon his return. He worked as a...
Donald Sargeant
May 13, 2025
Donald W. Sargeant, 79, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Midstate Hospital in Meriden. He was born on October 25, 1945, in Greenwich, CT, to the late George R. and Della Rash Sargeant. Don grew up in Greenwich and, after graduating from Greenwich High School and beginning his career as an electrician with IBEW Local...
Lillian O'Neil
May 1, 2025
Lillian O’Neil passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 1, 2025, at Stamford Hospital. Lillian was born on September 23, 1922, in Stamford to Charles and Antoinette Symon. She attended Rogers School and graduated from Stamford High School. She met her husband, George Francis O’Neil in 1941 and they married in 1943 in Chicago, IL during the beginning...
Linda Fiorito
Apr 29, 2025
Linda S. Fiorito, 70, a former resident of Stamford, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Linda was born in Stamford on January 7, 1955, daughter of the late Wallace and Maria Farina Stewart. Linda was an operating room nurse at Yale New Haven for 30+ years, who dedicated her life to caring for others, she was so passionate,...
Pasqualle Sparagna
Apr 27, 2025
Pasqualle “Pat” Sparagna, 82, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born in Bridgeport, CT on March 1, 1943 to the late Francesco and Antonette Orsaia Sparagna. Pat graduated from Wright Technical School in 1961 and attended the University of Connecticut. He served in the Army National Guard...
Dr. Richard Banfield Jr
Apr 25, 2025
Dr. Richard Sterling Banfield, Jr., 101, of Stamford passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at Stamford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Hunt Banfield. He was born in Austin, Minnesota on April 8, 1924, the only child of Richard and Sarah Banfield. After graduating from high school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 1942, Dick went...
Charles Stahl
Apr 21, 2025
Charles “Chip” Robert Stahl passed away on April 21, 2025, at 67 years of age. He was the loving husband of Mary Jane for 46 wonderful years. Originally from Norwalk, CT, he lived most of his life in Stamford, CT. Earlier in life he played in a softball league and was actively involved in Stamford Youth Hockey where he coached...
Richard Mattis
Apr 20, 2025
Richard Gordon Mattis, 96, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at his home, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Stamford on September 16, 1928, to Adolph and Esther (Burke) Mattis. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine and his three loving daughters: Bonnie Littlefield, Diane Mattis Mazzone and Donna Mattis Simmons, along with his brothers Donald and...
Richard Bruce
Apr 17, 2025
Richard "Dick" Bruce, 83, of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Stamford Hospital. Born on June 2, 1941, in Flushing, NY, he was the beloved son of the late John D. and Anne M. (McGrath) Bruce and was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Nancy C. (Vitale) Bruce, in 2001. A dedicated educator and coach,...
Paul Pitman
Apr 17, 2025
Paul A. Pitman, 82, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Paul was born in Stamford on January 21, 1943 to the late Arnold and Marion Slade Pitman. Paul was a master carpenter for 50 years. He never had to advertise or promote himself. He kept very busy with all his...
Gary Morgan
Apr 16, 2025
Gary C. Morgan Sr., a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at the age of 57. Gary is survived by his loving son Gary C. Morgan, Jr., his brother Jason Morgan, his nieces and Goddaughters Alexis Margaret Morgan and Alyssa Margaret Morgan along with his former spouse and longtime friend Tracey Morgan Downey, all of...
Michael Demarco, Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael A. DeMarco Jr. on April 16, 2025. Michael was born in Wareham, MA on May 31,1944. Michael was a “Springdale kid” and the son of Michael and Louise (Pontanello) DeMarco. Graduated J. M. Wright Technical School, he became a licensed electrician and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical...
Joseph Baske
Apr 13, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Anthony Baske (July 11, 1968 – April 13, 2025) has passed away at the age of 56. Joe grew up in Weston, CT and obtained both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Connecticut. He was currently pursuing his doctorate at ULM. Joe was a social studies teacher for 27 years at Greenwich High School. Many...
R. Brant Kelley
Apr 7, 2025
Randolph Brant Kelley Jr., ‘Brant’, 78, of Stamford, died at Stamford Hospital after a long illness. Born in Greenwich, CT, he was the son of the late Randolph Brant Sr. and Clare (Higgins) Kelley of Augusta, GA. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Greenwich, CT in 1965. After graduation, he served in the United States Army from October...
Marian Delavalle Jordan
Apr 6, 2025
Marian DeLavalle Jordan of Stamford passed peacefully on April 6, 2025. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Marian was born on February 26, 1935, to the late Jean and Louis DeLavalle. A lifelong and proud resident of Stamford, Connecticut, she graduated from Stamford High School in 1953, becoming the first of three generations in her family to attend the...
Mary Ann Blake
Mar 29, 2025
Mary Ann Blake, born April 12, 1930, passed away peacefully on the early morning of Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home. Mary Ann was born in New York, NY to the late James Patrick and Anne (Sullivan) Blake. She was 94 years old at the time of her passing. Mary Ann lived in the Cove section of Stamford and...
Andree Iorfino
Mar 22, 2025
Andree Iorfino passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 22, 2025. Andree was born to Olga and Robert Pilet on May 27, 1943 in Marnand, Switzerland. Andree worked as a chef at Montreux Hospital where she met Antonio Iorfino. They married in 1964. They had two sons Michael and Pasquale in Switzerland before moving to Stamford, CT...
Avanelle Langham
Mar 22, 2025
Avanelle Marie Langham, a former Stamford resident, passed away peacefully at St. Vincents Hospital on March 22, 2025 at age 87. Born in Adrian, PA on October 9, 1937, to the late Lawrence Shaub and Margaret Croyle Schaub. Avanelle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a beacon of strength and warmth to her family and will...
John Bernard
Mar 20, 2025
John Julius Bernard was born on April 12, 1932 in Siparia Trinidad W.I. to Fautina and Patrick Bernard. John grew up in very humble beginnings. He worked very hard in his youth, and ultimately became a forest ranger for many years in Trinidad. He later moved to the United States and became an American Citizen. John was passionate about education,...
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