Obituary Listing

Apr 2, 2016

Pasquale “Pat” Russo, 87, of Stamford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Pat was born in NYC in 1929 to the late Angelo and Louise (Rossi) Russo. He was a veteran of the Korean War in 1951, serving in the 430th engineer construction battalion, company A, paving the way...

Mar 31, 2016

Lillian B. Amendola, 86, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Greenwich Hospital on Thursday March 31, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in New York, NY on March 5, 1930 to the late Charles Benway and Irene Marshall. Lillian lived her life her way. Strong, determined and accomplished. Wonderful Holiday memories with her grandchildren playing Racko, cards...

Mar 28, 2016

Larissa D. Beck, 77, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday March 28, 2016 in Rockledge, FL. Larissa was born in Stamford on October 28, 1938 to the late Walter Daly and Adele Melnyk Rodney. Larissa was a former employee of the Southern New England Telephone company, having worked there for many...

Mar 28, 2016

William Thomas Murphy, 94, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Stamford on April 29, 1921 to the late John and Mary Thomas Murphy. He attended Stamford Schools and was a decorated Veteran of WW II with the US Army, where he fought bravely on the front....

Mar 26, 2016

Mar 25, 2016

Emma C. DeLuca, 84, of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Waveny Health Care, New Canaan. She was born on February 25, 1931 in San Mango Sul Calore, Avelino, Italy to the late Salvatore and Carmela Coppola Fiordelisi. Emma was involved for many years with various bowling leagues, tennis teams and...

Mar 24, 2016

Enrico Imbrogno, Sr., 84, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2016, at the Stamford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Enrico was born in Rosé, Italy on September 3, 1931 to the late Rocco and Angelina Longo Imbrogno. Rico immigrated to the United States in 1957. He loved this country and was extremely proud when he became an...

Mar 23, 2016

Rita V. Rodriguez (Fradera) passed away peacefully with her family on March 23, 2016. Rita was born on November 16, 1927 in New York City, Daughter of Mercedes Slavis (deceased) and Americo Fradera (deceased). She was married for 64 years to the “love of her life”, J. Louis Rodriguez (deceased) and is now at peace with him. Rita’s caring for...

Mar 17, 2016

Alfred “Al” Louis Calladio, 88, a lifelong Stamford resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016 after a long illness at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT. Alfred was born in Stamford on January 16, 1928 to the late Albert and Jennie Umile Calladio. Al was educated in Stamford schools and began working odd construction jobs when he was...

Mar 17, 2016

Von Ramona Helsing, 83, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2016 at the Stamford Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Von was born in Nova Scotia, Canada on February 10, 1933 to the late Vincent Sterling and Carrie Mae (Cross) Baker. Besides her parents, Von is predeceased by her loving husband John C. Helsing, and her sisters, Veronica...

Mar 15, 2016

Michael T. Hudak, 67, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away at his home on March 15, 2016. Michael was born in Stamford on October 11, 1948 to the late Michael J. and Helen Sandor Hudak. Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Most of Michael’s working life was spent with Connecticut Light & Power in the...

Mar 13, 2016

George Bongiorno, 86, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born in Stamford on January 18, 1930 to the late John and Rose Borchetta Bongiorno. George was a veteran of the United States Navy. He proudly served aboard the U. S. aircraft carrier, the Franklin D. Roosevelt....

Mar 13, 2016

John K. Fleming, 48, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away unexpectedly at home on March 13, 2016.He was born in Stamford on January 3, 1968 to the late Willie Dave Fleming and Sarah L. Conner. John was a semi-retired stock employee and computer technician. He attended Westhill High School and was a member of the All Star Playmakers and...

Mar 5, 2016

Mark L. Auriana, 77, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York on Saturday March 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in New York, NY on September 6, 1938 to the late Frank J. and Jean Spina Auriana. Mark was a proud graduate of Regis High School in New York City, Manhattan...

Mar 1, 2016

Joseph Chiaia, 85, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2016. Joseph was born in Italy on October 7, 1930 to the late Stefano and Josephine Chiaia. Joseph is survived by his wife Maud Simon Chiaia, his daughter Josie Fraioli and her husband Carlo, his son-in-law Stewart Sprosue and his beloved granddaughters, Lianna Melzer and her husband Danny,...

Feb 26, 2016

Michael A. Bernardo, 84, of Stamford passed away suddenly at home on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born in Millstone Township, NJ on May 9, 1931 to the late Angelo and Marie Zezima Bernardo. He moved to Stamford with his family at a young age, attended Stamford Schools and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Mike...

Feb 25, 2016

PALMA ANN (BUZZEO) SMERIGLIO, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Milton, MA, surrounded by her loving family. Palma was a long-time resident of Stamford, CT where she was born on June 10, 1924. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Anthony P. Smeriglio, Sr., she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria...

Feb 25, 2016

Feb 25, 2016

Frances Vetti, 89, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 25, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in New Britain, CT on March 15, 1926 to the late Peter and Mary Baron Tucker. Frances was a lifetime member of the Italian Center of Stamford and a member of the Women’s Auxiliary. She was...

Feb 25, 2016

Roger N. Taranto (Big Rog), 74, of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Stamford on October 12, 1941 to the late Roger P. and Josephine Perella Taranto. Roger was the owner of Taranto’s Restaurant, Rogerio’s Gift Baskets and Rogerio’s Italian American Deli. He was a...