Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 20, 2016

Robert F. Gaipa, 86, a retired elementary school teacher and principial and lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on Saturday February 20, 2016. He was born in Stamford on July 20, 1929, the son of the late Frank C. and Josephine Campanile Gaipa. He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Hanulik Gaipa, his daughters Roberta Menapace...

Feb 20, 2016

Josephine “Dolly” Dastoli, 88, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Brighton Gardens. She was born in Stamford on September 30, 1927 to the late Joseph and Teresa DiPietro Truglia. Josephine was the Office Manager for her family’s business, Dasco Rod, Co. in Stamford for twenty years before retiring. She also loved to cook for her...

Feb 18, 2016

Florence M. “Fudge” Boasso, 100, of Stamford, formerly of Old Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 18, 2016. Florence was born in Stamford on May 17, 1915, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa Sterpone Boasso. Florence was a longtime resident of Old Greenwich before moving to Stamford. She attended the Sound Beach School and Greenwich High School....

Feb 14, 2016

Felix J. Trimboli, 89, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Stamford Hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Trimboli was born on April 25, 1926, the son of the late Nicholas and Rose Scutti Trimboli. Felix attended Rogers School and St. Basil Prep. He served in the United States Navy during World War...

Feb 11, 2016

Roger William Arnow, Sr., age 78, of Stamford passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was born in Stamford on August 25, 1937 to the late William W. and Agnes Fitzgerald Arnow. He was the founder of Roger Arnow Excavating in 1957, and took pride in the fact that he helped build up Stamford from a small country town to...

Feb 4, 2016

Edwich Joseph, 60, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Haiti on May 15, 1955 to the late Arsene Morrisso and Agnes Joseph. Edwich was an employee of Pitney Bowes and DHL. He is survived by his loving wife Marie Joseph of Stamford, his loving sons Vlad and Kevin Joseph,...

Feb 3, 2016

Richard J. Leone, 79, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born in Stamford on January 18, 1937. Richard, known to his friends as “Dickie”, was a Police Sergeant for the City of Stamford for many years before his retirement. Prior to his police career, Richard, proudly served his country with the United States Air...

Feb 2, 2016

Damaso R. Serpa, 90, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Cuba on December 11, 1925 to the late Vicente and Antonia Rivas Serpa. Damaso, affectionately known as Nito was employed at Machletts for over twenty five years in the shipping dept until his retirement. He was an avid Yankees...

Feb 2, 2016