Local obituaries for Stamford, Fairfield County in Connecticut.
Marie F. Jara
May 8, 2019
Marie "Snookie" Johnson Jara, 102 of New Canaan, CT. passed away peacefully on May 8th with her family by her side. Marie, the daughter of William and Mary Lane was born on May 18,1916 in Cambridge, Mass. Marie was employed by Petro, until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family and summers at Candlewood Lake. Marie is...
Anita Matteis
May 8, 2019
Anita Matteis, 84 of Lithia, Florida, went home to the Lord on May 8, 2019. Anita was a longtime resident of Stamford, CT, where she was born to Joseph and Beatrice Bongo, who preceded her in death. Anita was a lovely, generous lady who always put others' needs before her own. She was always willing to help those in...
Marilyn Ponziani
Apr 23, 2019
Marilyn Nancy Ponziani was born July 9, 1934, daughter of Peter and Lizzie Ponziani. She lived in Stamford all her life until her death on April 23, 2019. She joins her mother, father, brother John and her brother-in-law, Walter Krulikowski in heaven. She is remembered as an excellent writer, who spoke her mind, yet was kind-hearted, and generous. She...
Dorothy J. Tripodi
Apr 13, 2019
Dorothy Jane Tripodi, formerly of Bethesda, MD passed away on April 13th in Stamford, CT. She was surrounded by her loving family members and care givers at Edgehill, the place that Dorothy called home for her last two years. Dorothy or Dotti as she was known was born June 16, 1935 and grew up in Stamford, CT graduating from...
James M. Rockwood, Sr.
Apr 11, 2019
James (Jim) Mathew Rockwood, Sr. passed away on Thursday, April 11th after losing his battle with cancer, surrounded in a room filled with those that loved him. He is survived by his wife Maryann Furano Rockwood, and two sons James and Eric Rockwood, daughter-in-law Jody Moore Rockwood and one granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother Michael and...
Irma C. Martinelli
Apr 8, 2019
A lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, Irma passed away on April 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Irma was the wife of her adored husband, the late Andrew N. Martinelli. Born April 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Velia (Rich) Perella. She was a trendsetter, raising her young children while taking in sewing...
A. Michael Gig Vagnone
Mar 26, 2019
A. Michael Vagnone (“Gig”), 94, of Stamford passed away peacefully in his home on March 26, 2019. Born in Stamford on August 11, 1924 he was the son of the late Michael and Della Sylvester Vagnone. A lifelong resident of Stamford, he served in World War II in the European Theater and fought in 5 major battles landing on...
Josephine A. Carella
Mar 20, 2019
Josephine A. Carella, beloved wife of the late Anthony Carella, died peacefully on March 20 at the age of 98 after a short illness. She was born on January 19, 1921 in Greenwich, CT to the late Walter and Katherine Rogenski. Upon marrying her husband at the age of 17, she lived most of her life in Stamford and...
Anna L. Pelazza
Mar 18, 2019
Anna DePascale Pelazza, 91, passed away on March 18, 2019. Born in September of 1927 she was a Stamford resident her entire life. Her single greatest pleasure in life was being surrounded by family and friends. She worked at Stamford Catholic High for many years in the lunchroom where she enjoyed the inclusiveness of faith, food and friends. Diagnosed...
Gaetanina M. Coppola
Mar 5, 2019
Gaetanina “Ida” Coppola age 86, of Stamford, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Stamford Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1932 in San Mango Sul Calore, Italy, to Angelo and Modestina Villani Boccuzzi. Gaetanina immigrated to Stamford, CT with her husband and daughter in October 1969. Gaetanina most loved being with and spending time with...
Grace Palermo
Mar 4, 2019
Grace Ann Palermo, 93, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019 at The Residence, assisted living in Stamford. Grace was born and raised in Stamford to Gaetano and Anna Della Corte and graduated from Stamford High School. In addition to proudly raising her family, Grace was an avid golfer with many tournament championship wins. She also enjoyed...
Leanis Almanzar
Mar 1, 2019
Leanis Jasil Almanzar, born on April 6, 1985, passed suddenly and unexpectedly while working in Maine, on March 1, 2019. He was only 33 years old, leaving his family and friends saddened by the unexpected news. He was born in the Dominican Republic to loving parents Silvio and Jacqueline Almanzar who reside in Stamford, Connecticut. At the age of...
Ellen K. Womack
Feb 23, 2019
Ellen Kathleen Womack passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday February 23, 2019. She was born May 23, 1934 in Glangevlin Co Cavan Ireland to the late Peter and Elizabeth McHugh. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Womack of Stamford and Elizabeth Womack-Hagander of Darien, son-in-law Alan and two loving grandchildren Austin and Ashley. A sister Teresa...
Teresa Melchionno
Feb 22, 2019
Teresa Melchionno, 92, of Stamford passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Italy on September 29, 1926, the daughter of the late Giovanni and Filomena Boccuzzi. She is predeceased by her husband Vito Melchionno. Teresa is survived by her beloved sons Antonio Melchionno (Lucia) of Italy and Teodoro Melchionno (Ellen)...
