Local obituaries for Stamford, Fairfield County in Connecticut.
Ann Marie Melchionne
Aug 26, 2019
Ann Marie (Jensen) Melchionne, 85, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1934, the daughter of the late Arthur and Josephine (Paulnak) Jensen. Ann Marie taught in the Stamford Public Schools for many years. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gaetano “Tom” Melchionne, her children,...
Richard F. Keeler
Aug 26, 2019
Richard Floyd Keeler of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2019. He was 92. Richard was born in Danbury, CT on November 19, 1926. He was the son of Thomas and Clara (Lowden) Keeler. Richard is survived by his loving family; two daughters Alice (Bob) Vacca of Pownal, VT, Deborah (Jeffrey) Karwon of Stamford, CT, grandson Matthew...
Kimberly Jane Guillen
Aug 22, 2019
Kimberly Guillen, 52, of Uncasville, Connecticut, passed away on August 22, 2019. Kim was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Ruth Sinaguglia and Raymond Reilly on August 30, 1966. She spent her career serving as a Legal Secretary for various lawyers throughout Fairfield County. She enjoyed attending concerts, shooting pool on a league, reading novels, watching true crime shows and...
Lillie Maxine James Stewart
Aug 22, 2019
Mrs. Maxine James-Stewart , a resident of Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019. She was born in the southern town of Waycross, GA, the fifth of eight children born to the late Jimmie and Annie Mae Hill. Her siblings remember and celebrate the life of their brothers, Freddie Sr., and Jimmie, Jr. and their sister, Julia,...
Robert D'Arinzo
Aug 20, 2019
Robert (Bob) D’Arinzo , 80 of Darien, Connecticut passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Greenwich Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Stamford, CT on October 17, 1938 to Mark & Margaret D’Arinzo and was the youngest of six children. He attended J.M. Wright Technical School and served in the U.S. Marines from...
Arthur D. Rodia, Jr.
Aug 17, 2019
Arthur D. Rodia, Jr., age 79 of Norwalk, CT passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Norwalk Hospital. Arthur was born March 13, 1940 in Norwalk, CT to the late Arthur Rodia Sr. and Carmela (LaRusso) Rodia. A retired lobster fisherman, Arthur enjoyed the occasional trip to the casino and spending time with his great-nephew Dennis Feldmann, Niece,...
Philip Loffredo
Aug 11, 2019
Philip N. Loffredo, 91, a lifelong Stamford resident passed away peacefully on August 11, 2019. He was born October 11, 1927 and was a World War II Veteran. Philip was a machinist for Branson Instruments before starting New England Model Center. He was self-employed until he retired. Philip is predeceased by his parents, John and Antoinette (Troncone) Loffredo, his...
Donna Plonowski
Aug 7, 2019
Donna Plonowski (née Blois), 82 of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully on August 7, 2019 at Stamford Hospital. Donna was born in Stamford, CT, to the late George Blois and Margaret Malcolm Blois on April 8, 1937. She was a lifelong resident of Stamford. Donna was predeceased by her devoted husband, Thaddeus (Ted) Plonowski. She is survived by her...
Richard C. Ilse
Aug 4, 2019
Richard C. Ilse passed away peacefully at home at the age of 64 on August 4, 2019. He was the son of the late George and Jane Ilse. He graduated from Bronxville High School in 1973. After a long successful sales career, he recreated himself as a freelance writer. He has been published in the Montauk Pioneer, Montauk Sun,...
Lois A. Guarino
Jul 31, 2019
Lois Brooks Guarino, 79, a Stamford resident passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019. Born on November 23rd, 1939, the daughter of Clarence and Anna Brooks of Stamford, CT. Lois is predeceased by her husband of 52 years Victor Guarino Sr. She is survived by her beloved three children, Victor Guarino, Jr (Linnea Guarino), Janice DePalma...
Richard A Testa
Jul 26, 2019
Richard Alan Testa, Sr., 71, of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on July 26, 2019, in Stamford with his family by his side. He was born in Stamford on October 5, 1947 to Sam and Ann (Rose) Testa. He attended Stamford High School and married Sharon (Dempsey) Testa on September 28, 1968. He began his career in construction as a...
Robert E. Davis, Sr.
Jul 26, 2019
Robert E. Davis, Sr., passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019 at age 83. He was born on May 10, 1936 in Stamford, CT, the son of the late Arthur Davis and Carmella Vertucci Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his beloved sons, Robert E. Davis, Jr. and his wife Barb and Daniel J. Davis. Also surviving are his...
Francis Vito Tortora Frankie Jr. Westside
Jul 21, 2019
Francis Vito Tortora, Jr. “Frankie Westside”, passed away peacefully at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on July 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 15, 1961 in Stamford, CT, the son of Frank and Dottie Tortora. In addition to his parents, Frank is survived by his cherished daughters Cassandra (Cassie) and Nicole (Nikki) Tortora and their...
Joanne Carriero
Jun 21, 2019
Joanne Carriero passed away on June 21, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Leonard Carriero and her brother, Tony Penachio. She was an avid member of St. Cecilia’s Church. Calling hours will be on Thursday, June 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. A prayer service...
Violet Chiappetta
Jun 14, 2019
VIOLET (AMALFITANO) CHIAPPETTA, 92, who grew up in Stamford, raised her family in Darien, moved to New Hampshire then spent her final years in Wilton, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2019. She was born on January 31, 1927, the daughter of the late Nina Fortebuono Amalfitano and Michael Amalfitano. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred...
