Local obituaries for Stamford, Fairfield County in Connecticut.
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)...
Michael J. Romano
Feb 21, 2019
Michael J. Romano (Micky) passed away on February 21, 2019. He was born on July 23, 1956 to Vito and Catherine Romano. Micky is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, father-in-law Art Woolard, daughter Gina (Kalin) Riese, son Michael Romano and 4 grandchildren, brothers Vito (Kathy) Romano, Robert Romano, sisters Janice (Anthony) Richichi, Patty Romano, Carol Walker and numerous...
Gerald J. Billone
Feb 20, 2019
After a courageous six year battle with cancer, Gerald Billone, 72, of Calabash, NC, formerly of Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019. He was the second of three sons of Geraldine and Joseph Billone, both deceased, of Riverside, CT. Gerald, known to his friends as Jerry, graduated Greenwich High School in 1964 and enlisted in the...
Mary Simoneau
Feb 18, 2019
Mary Simoneau, age 98, passed away in her home on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born in Stamford on November 16, 1920. Mary is survived by her sons Richard (Patricia) Simoneau and Gene (Barbara) Simoneau, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jean Simoneau, son Edward and his wife Joyce. The family would...
Peter P. Russo
Feb 18, 2019
PETER PAUL RUSSO SR., beloved husband of Margaret Coppola Russo and son of the late, Celestino Russo of Foggia, Italy and Filomena Mattera Russo of Ischia, Italy, passed away peacefully on February 18th. He was 94 years old. Peter was born on November 6, 1924 and was a lifelong resident of Stamford, Connecticut. Peter is survived by Margaret, his...
Theresa F. Piacenza
Feb 17, 2019
Theresa Frateni Piacenza passed away peacefully at Waveny Care Center on Sunday, February 17, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born on May 26, 1924 in South Norwalk to the late Joseph and Helen Sandors Frateni. She is survived by her daughter Susan Piacenza Macari(John) and son Leonard and her extended family Lisa, Hallie and Ryan...
Louis A. Sprio
Feb 14, 2019
Louis (Lou) Sprio, 89, passed away February 14, 2019 after a long battle with COPD. Lou died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in 1929 in Bronx, NY to the late Carmela (Amelia) & Carmelo Sprio both from Aragona, Sicily. Lou is survived by his wife of 61 years, Angelina (Angie), daughter Camille (Giblin) and...
Sabrina Felix Resto Marrero
Feb 14, 2019
Obituary of Sabrina (Saby) Felix Resto Marrero The Lord called Saby home at the age of 22, on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She passed from an undiagnosed complication at Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital. Saby was born on December 4, 1996, to Jitzy Marrero and Edgardo Resto in Bayamon Puerto Rico. Saby relocated to Greenwich Connecticut in 2007....
Kathleen M. Albrecht
Feb 11, 2019
Kathleen Callahan Albrecht, 91, passed away February 11, 2019 after a sudden illness. She was born in 1927 in Springfield Gardens, NY to the late Monica (O’Rourke) & James Callahan. Kathleen is survived by her husband of 66 years, Edwin J. Albrecht, children Jim (Donna), Eddie, Mary (Scott) and Peggy, grandchildren Tom & Rich, Jasmine, Victoria, Clay, Andrew &...
Edward Joseph Shura
Jan 27, 2019
Edward Joseph Shura, 78, devoted husband of 51 years to Donna Young Shura, passed away after a brief, unexpected illness at Yale New Haven Hospital on January 27, 2019. He was born and lived most of his life in Greenwich, CT, save for the last 18 years when he resided in Stamford, CT. Immediately out of high school he...
