Local obituaries for Stamford, Fairfield County in Connecticut.
Claire M. Daly
May 16, 2019
Claire Marie (Goettel) Daly died on May 16, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Stamford on November 21, 1925 to Harry A. Goettel and Julia (Geary) Goettel. A lifelong resident of Stamford, she married Richard F. Daly on November 19, 1946. After raising her 7 children, she earned her LPN at J.M. Wright Technical...
Peter L. Gerardi
May 16, 2019
Peter L. Gerardi, 80, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2019. He was born in Stamford, CT on September 20, 1938 to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Lacerenza) Gerardi. Pete married the love of his life, the late Patricia (Trombetta) Gerardi on June 13, 1959. Pete was predeceased by his parents, his wife, his brothers Gerald and...
Sybil R Taccone
May 14, 2019
Sybil Taccone Obituary Sybil Ramirez Taccone, 92 years young, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019. If you were lucky enough to have met her, you would know all about her contagious smile, her joy for living and her ever-present optimism. She never missed a party, Sybil was born 1927 and raised in New York City along with her...
Bruno P. Necatera, Sr.
May 11, 2019
Bruno P. Necatera Sr., 87, of Stamford, CT passed away on Saturday May 11, 2019. He was known to many as Gramps, Pop-Pop and Mr. Bruno. Bruno will be sadly missed by his daughters, Donna Romaniello and Kristen Mcgorty (Brandon), his Grandchildren, Shari (Brian), Danny, Bobby, Stephanie, Frank, Chris, Annie, Taylor, Devlin, Cara and his beloved dog, J.D. He...
Bianca Echegoyen
May 11, 2019
On Saturday May 11th, we lost our beloved mother and best friend. As part of the Master’s plan, God decided to take Mom to her heavenly home. No words can explain our broken hearts but we find comfort in knowing she is now out of pain and resting in peace. She was and will continue to be our Queen,...
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...
