https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/anthony-frank-gambaro%2C--71%2C-of-chesterfield-county%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-monday%2C--february-2%2C-2026.-born-on-may-15%2C-1954%2C-anthony-lived-a-life-defined-by-service%2C-kindness%2C-and-unwavering-love-for-his-family.--anthony-is-survived-by-his-devoted-wife-of-41-years%2C-anna-gambaro%2C-the-love-of-his-life-and-his-constant-companion.-anthony-leaves-behind-his-three-son%2C-anthony%2C-james%2C-and-frank%2C-who-were-his-pride-and-joy%2C-as-well-as-eight-cherished-grandchildren-who-brought-endless-light-into-his-life.--anthony-dedicated-26-years-to-law-enforcement%2C-beginning-his-career-in-bethel%2C-connecticut%2C-serving-one-year-before-moving-on-to-four-years-with-the-greenwich-police-department.-he-then-spent-21-years-with-the-stamford-police-department%2C-where-he-proudly-retired-as-a-sergeant.-his-commitment-to-protecting-and-serving-his-community-was-matched-only-by-the-compassion-and-respect-he-showed-to-everyone-he-encountered.-known-for-his-warm-spirit%2C-anthony-never-met-a-stranger.-his-ability-to-connect-with-people%2C-paired-with-his-deep-love-for-music%2C-made-him-a-presence-that-uplifted-every-room-he-entered.-whether-sharing-a-story%2C-offering-a-helping-hand%2C-or-enjoying-a-favorite-song%2C-anthony-lived-with-a-generosity-of-heart-that-will-be-remembered-by-all-who-knew-him.--anthony%E2%80%99s-legacy-lives-on-in-the-family-he-adored%2C-the-community-he-served%2C-and-the-countless-lives-he-touched-along-the-way.--no-funeral-services-will-be-held-at-this-time.-a-celebration-of-life-will-be-held-at-a-later-date.--in-lieu-of-flowers-you-may-make-donations-to-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-at-2361-hylan-blvd-staten-island%2C-ny-10306--(718-987-1931)--%E2%80%9Cpeace-i-leave-with-you%3B-my-peace-i-give-you.%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%94-john-14%3A2 2026-03-14 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/paul-peter-pavia%2C-iii-paul-peter-pavia%2C-iii%2C-60%2C-a-lifelong-stamford-resident%2C-passed-away-peacefully%2C-surrounded-by-family%2C-on-march-4%2C-2026.-paul-was-born-june-15%2C-1965%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-to-the-late-paul-p.-pavia-jr.-and-carol-m.-desimone-pavia.-paul-attended-jm-wright-technical-school%2C-where-he-met-the-love-of-his-life%2C-kelly.-he-graduated-from-university-of-new-haven.-he-served-as-a-stamford-police-officer%2C-including-time-working-on-the-bomb-squad%2C-retiring-after-30-years.-paul's-current-jobs-included-head-of-security-for-greenwich-hospitality-and-was-a-subject-matter-expert-for-allied-universal-enhanced-protection-services-(12-years).-paul-was-also-a-beloved-coach-for-the-stamford-high-westhill-co-op-boys-ice-hockey-team-for-many-years.-paul-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-36-years%2C-kelly-a.-chambers-pavia%2C-of-stamford%3B-his-children%2C-kayla-pavia-and-fianc%C3%A9%2C-zachary-smith%2C-of-california-and-jake-pavia%2C-of-stamford%3B-brother%2C-anthony-pavia-(wendy)%2C-of-south-carolina%3B-father-in-law%2C-frank-j.-chambers%2C-sr.%3B-brother-in-law%2C-frank-j.-chambers%2C-jr.%3B-sister-in-law%2C-cathy-lu-ortega-(kevin)%3B-brother-in-law%2C-michael-chambers-(kathy)%3B-and-brothers-in-law%2C-tom-perretta-and-bob-schriefer%3B-as-well-as-numerous-loving-nieces%2C-nephews-and-cousins.-paul-was-also-predeceased-by-his-sisters%2C-roseanne-schriefer-and-susan-perretta%3B-mother-in-law%2C-mitzi-chambers%3B-and-sister-in-law%2C-lisa-chambers.-a-funeral-procession-will-leave-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct%2C-on-friday%2C-march-13th%2C-at-10%3A20-am-and-proceed-to-sacred-heart-r.c.-church%2C-37-schuyler-ave.%2C-in-stamford%2C-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-11%3A00-am.-interment-will-be-private.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-thursday%2C-march-12th%2C-from-4%3A00-pm-to-8%3A00-pm.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-donations-be-made-in-paul's-memory-to-the-pulmonary-fibrosis-foundation%2C-223-w.-jackson-blvd.%2C-suite-350%2C-chicago%2C-il-60606%2C-or-online-at 2026-03-14 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-peter-gaetani%2C-%E2%80%9Cjohnny-g%2C%E2%80%9D-79%2C-of-north-haven%2C-ct%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-wednesday%2C-february-25%2C-2026%2C-with-his-daughters-by-his-side.-john-was-born-on-february-5%2C-1947%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-to-the-late-joseph-and-mary-gaetani.-john-dedicated-over-thirty-years-of-his-life-to-public-service.-he-retired-from-the-stamford-police-department-as-a-patrol-officer-in-2015%2C-where-he-was-known-for-his-unwavering-loyalty-to-his-brothers-and-sisters-of-the-shield%2C-and-his-loving-family.-prior-to-becoming-a-police-officer%2C-john-worked-for-clairol%2C-inc.-until-1984-and-also-in-the-stamford-public-school-system.-after-graduating-from-stamford-high-school-in-1965%2C-he-attended-bullard-havens-tech-(bridgeport%2C-ct)-to-try-his-steady-hand-as-a-barber.-he-then-married-his-high-school-sweetheart%2C-valli-pedwano-(1948-2002)%2C-and-they-started-building-their-family-%E2%80%93-first-in-stamford-on-swampscott-road%2C-then-officially-planting-their-roots-in-shelton%2C-ct.---beyond-the-badge%2C-john-was-a-devoted-father-and-grandfather%2C-always-there-for-%E2%80%9Chis-girls.%E2%80%9D-for-both-his-daughters-and-granddaughters%2C-john-was-at-countless-dance-recitals-and-sat-sideline-on-the-softball-diamond.-the-pride-and-joy-he-felt-for-his-granddaughters-was-unequivocal.-john-was-a-true-family-man%2C-never-did-he-think-twice-in-offering-aide-to-many-who-called-him-%E2%80%9Cpops%E2%80%9D.-he-had-a-love-for-cars%2C-owning-many-through-the-years%2C-and-was-also-an-ardent-lover-of-animals.-his-legacy-of-service-and-love-for-the-police-and-fire-departments-lived-on-for-many-years-while-living-in-north-haven%2C-where-john-donated-money-to-outfit-the-k9-patrol-dogs-with-bulletproof-vests%2C-and-regularly-ran-an-open-tab-at-the-local-diner-for-the-officers-that-had-to-be-on-duty-during-holidays.-he-settled-in-north-haven%2C-ct%2C-later-in-life-where-he-married-diane-brunson-and-became-a-positive-presence-in-the-lives-of-her-children%2C-billy%2C-krista-and-frank%2C-and-her-granddaughters%2C-fiona-and-molly.-he-will-be-forever-missed-by-many.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-diane-brunson-gaetani%2C-beloved-daughters%2C-robin-england-(robert)-and-laura-gaetani%3B-his-cherished-grandchildren%2C-kaya-valli-and-lilah-rose-england.----friends-and-relatives-can-pay-their-respects-on-thursday%2C-march-5th%2C-from-4-to-7pm%2C-at-the-havens-family-north-haven-funeral-home%2C-36-washington-ave.-north-haven.-a-celebration-of-life-will-be-held-at-a-later-date%2C-with-details-to-follow.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-in-john%E2%80%99s-memory-to-either-the-stamford-police-department-at-stamford-police-foundation-c%2Fo-spd-k9-unit-or-north-haven-police-department-k9-units-at-venmo%40northhavenpolicek9unit. 2026-03-14 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/frank-l.-pica-%E2%80%93-retired-stamford-ct-police-officer-%26-9%2F11-responder%2C-dies-from-wtc-related-cancer.--police-officer-frank-l.-pica%2C-a-dedicated-public-servant-for-30-years-for-the-city-of-stamford-died-from-a-9%2F11-related-cancer-on-december-26%2C-2025.--born-on-june-21%2C-1955%2C-officer-pica-joined-the-stamford-police-department-april-25%2C-1988-and-served-the-city-of-stamford-for-30-years.-officer-pica-received-numerous-certificates%2C-medals-and-commendations-throughout-his-career.----when-the-towers-fell%2C-officer-pica-worked-tirelessly-sifting-through-the-destruction-searching-for-survivors-and-fallen-brothers.-he-endured-the-devastation%2C-a-sacrifice-that-later-developed-into-his-first-cancer%2C-base-of-tongue-squamous-cell-carcinoma-in-2019.-he-endured-chemotherapy-and-radiation-which-took-one-year-to-recuperate-from.-in-august%2C-2025%2C-he-was-diagnosed-with-acute-myeloblastic-leukemia%2C-a-very-aggressive-cancer-that-took-his-life-in-just-16-weeks.----frank-was-known-as-a-very-generous%2C-devoted-man%2C-a-loving-husband%2C-brother%2C-and-uncle.-even-as-he-battled-his-illness%2C-he-said-he-would-do-it-all-over-again-to-save-his-brothers-and-victims-of-9%2F11.-he-will-be-honored-as-a-police-officer-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-and-his-name-will-appear-on-the-9%2F11-responders-remembered-park-wall-in-his-memory.--officer-pica-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-sherylann-pica%2C-his-sister-ann-marie-giordano%2C-and-several-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-and-cousins.----he-is-preceded-in-death-by-his-father%2C-augostino-pica%2C-his-mother%2C-pascalena-pica%2C-and-brother%2C-gabriel-pica.----a-wake-will-be-held-at-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home-104-myrtle-ave-stamford-on-friday%2C-january-16th-from-4pm-%E2%80%93-8pm.--a-funeral-mass-will-be-held-at-bethany-church-2-scofieldtown-road-stamford-on-saturday%2C-january-17th-at-10%3A30am.----in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-donations-are-made-to%3A-first-responders-children%E2%80%99s-foundation-1strcf.org-or-leukemia-research-foundation-leukemiarf.org--to-send-on-line-condolences-to-the-family%2C-please-visit-www.gallagherfuneralhome.com 2026-03-11 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/henry-o.-crawford-was-born-on-march-13%2C-1935%2C-in-stamford-connecticut%2C-to-the-late-lee-and-emma-crawford.-on-friday-august-22%2C-2025%2C-his-earthly-journey-came-to-a-peaceful-end.--henry-spent-his-formative-years-in-stamford-where-his-passion-for-learning-and-personal-growth-began.-he-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-class-he-was-a-member-of-the-cross-country-team.-he-continued-his-education-at-the-university-of-new-haven-where-his-curiosity-and-dedication-to-excellence-were-hallmarks-of-his-academic-journey.-he-accepted-christ-at-an-early-age-and-was-baptized-in-the-%E2%80%9Cold%E2%80%9D-building-of-union-baptist-church-on-vista-street-in-stamford.-he-remained-a-faithful-and-dedicated-lifelong-member.--henry-served-his-country-with-honor-as-a-member-of-u.s.-air-force-from-january-1%2C-1954%2C-until-his-honorable-discharge-on-october-1%2C-1957.-in-july-of-1962%2C-he-began-a-distinguished-career-with-the-city-of-stamford-police-department.-later-being-promoted-to-youth-services-supervisor-in-1971.-for-nearly-four-decades-until-his-retirement-in-august-of-2000.-henry-poured-his-energy-into-equipping-and-guiding-the-youth-of-stamford.-he-was-also-a-trailblazer.-serving-on-the-department%E2%80%99s-first-scuba-diving-team-and-excelling-as-a-skilled-marksman.--family-was-always-at-the-heart-of-henry%E2%80%99s-life.-he-treasured-time-spent-with-his-mother-emma-and-found-joy-in-the-love-and-laughter-of-his-siblings-and-extended-family.-whether-at-dinners%2C-family-gatherings-or-casual-visits.-hendry-embraced-every-opportunity-to-connect-with-those-he-loved.---henry-also-had-many-passions-outside-of-work-and-family.-he-enjoyed-tennis%2C-golf-and-attending-many-jazz-concerts-with-his-dear-friend-pearl.-together%2C-they-delighted-in-cruises%2C-traveling-to-aruba%2C-dining-out%2C-and-weekend-bingo-games-at-casino.-an-avid-reader%2C-henry-filled-his-home-with-particularly-those-exploring-black-history-and-works-of-authors-of-color-always-seeking-knowledge-that-challenge-and-inspired.--henry-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-beloved-parents%3B-brothers-leecosta%2C-ellis-sr.-and-homer%3B-and-sisters-katherine%2C-janie-miller%2C-juanita-mcclain-and-doris-stockham.-he-leaves-to-cherish-his-memory-his-son%2C-darrel%3B-his-devoted-friend-and-companion-pearl-reynolds%2C-along-with-a-host-of-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-extended-family-members%2C-and-friends--the-family-extends-their-heartfelt-gratitude-for-the-love-and-support-received-during-this-difficult-time. 2026-03-11 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/nicholas-j.-braccia%2C-jr.-nicholas-joseph-braccia-jr.-passed-away-peacefully-on-july-31%2C-2025%2C-surrounded-by-his-family.-born-on-april-23%2C-1947%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-nicholas-braccia-sr.-and-rose-marciano-braccia-of-stamford.-nick%2C-or-nicky-to-his-friends-and-family%2C-grew-up-in-stamford%2C-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1965%2C-and-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1967.-he-took-great-pride-in-his-many-roles-at-the-department-over-38-years%2C-whether-serving-as-a-patrolman%2C-working-in-the-detective-bureau%2C-or-teaching-at-the-city's-satellite-academy%2C-a-role-he-especially-cherished-until-his-retirement.-in-his-later-years%2C-he-joined-the-team-at-associated-appliance-in-stamford-and-monroe%2C-working-alongside-many-dear-friends.-he-also-founded-a-successful-baseball-card-business%2C-fantastic-flips.-in-1974%2C-nick-married-the-love-of-his-life%2C-elaine-breisler%2C-and-the-two-settled-in-norwalk%2C-where-they-raised-their-sons%2C-nicholas-iii-and-christopher.-nick-was-active-in-various-communities.-he-coached-baseball-in-stamford-and-norwalk-and-helped-organize-the-stamford-police-department's-family-christmas-parties-for-many-years.-in-retirement%2C-he-joined-the-knights-of-columbus%2C-where-he-was-a-fourth-degree-knight.-he-ran-the-monthly-men's-night-suppers-and-served-as-chair-of-the-entertainment-committee.-he-was-especially-proud-to-be-a-member-of-the-organization.-a-lifelong-yankees-fan%2C-nick-was-instrumental-in-organizing-several-fundraising-baseball-card-shows-in-stamford-and-norwalk-during-the-1980s-and-1990s-for-groups-like-stamford's-police-athletic-league.-through-these-shows%2C-he-brought-baseball-legends%2C-including-his-hero-mickey-mantle%2C-billy-martin%2C-phil-rizzuto%2C-don-larsen%2C-and-others%2C-to-the-area-to-meet-fans-and-inspire-kids.-he-was-also-passionate-about-apba-baseball%2C-a-board-game-he-played-for-his-entire-life.-through-the-internet%2C-he-became-part-of-apba's-national-community-and-enjoyed-attending-conventions-around-the-country-and-the-friendships-he-built-there.-nick-loved-his-family-deeply.-his-wife%2C-sons-and-granddaughters-were-his-pride-and-joy%2C-and-he-greatly-cherished-time-spent-with-his-extended-family.-he-was-always-the-life-of-the-party%2C-a-mischief-maker-in-the-best-sense.-nick-is-survived-by-his-wife-of-nearly-51-years%2C-elaine-breisler-braccia%3B-his-sons%2C-nicholas-j.-braccia-iii-and-his-partner-erika-of-new-york-city%2C-and-christopher-j.-braccia-and-his-wife-karen-of-ridgefield%2C-ct%3B-and-his-beloved-grandchildren%3A-aria-and-serena%2C-daughters-of-christopher-and-karen%2C-who-knew-him-affectionately-as-%22poppy%22%3B-and-evelyn%2C-daughter-of-nicholas.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-sister%2C-phyllis-reid-of-norwalk%2C-along-with-many-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-cousins%2C-and-dear-friends-made-across-a-life-rich-in-flavor%2C-food%2C-and-fun.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-parents-and-his-older-brother%2C-carmine.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-held-on-august-13-at-10%3A00-am-at-st.-matthew-rc-church%2C-216-scribner-avenue%2C-norwalk%2C-ct.-interment-will-be-held-privately%2C-and-there-will-be-no-calling-hours.-details-for-a-celebration-of-life-will-be-shared-at-a-later-date. 2025-08-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-a.-forlivio%2C-sr.-john-anthony-forlivio%2C-sr.-passed-away-on-june-27%2C-2025.-mr.-forlivio-was-born-on-november-13%2C-1948-in-norwalk%2C-ct.-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-james-j.-forlivio-of-new-canaan-and-frances-i.-nicastro-of-norwalk.-mr.-forlivio-grew-up-in-norwalk-and-moved-to-new-canaan-where-he-graduated-from-new-canaan-high-school-in-1967.-following-high-school-mr.-forlivio-enlisted-in-the-united-states-marine-corps-for-two-years.-he-served-a-tour-of-duty-in-vietnam-from-1968-to-1969-and-was-decorated-for-his-actions-having-taken-part-in-numerous-major-combat-operations.-after-the-service%2C-mr.-forlivio-joined-the-stamford-police-department%2C-a-career-that-spanned-nearly-37-years-from-1972-until-his-retirement-in-2008.-he-spent-the-vast-majority-of-those-years-in-the-major-crime-unit%2C-which-was-his-passion.-in-1998-he-was-promoted-to-the-rank-of-lieutenant-and-was-assigned-as-commander-of-the-major-crime-unit%2C-a-position-he-held-for-ten-years-until-his-retirement.-lt.-forlivio-held-an-associate-of-science-degree-in-criminal-justice-from-norwalk-community-college%2C-a-bachelor-of-arts-degree-from-uconn%2C-stamford-and-was-a-graduate-of-the-fbi-national-academy.-during-his-career-with-the-stamford-police-department%2C-he-received-many-awards-and-commendations%2C-including-the-coveted-police-officer-of-the-year-award-in-1984.-he-served-as-treasurer-for-the-stamford-police-association-and-as-a-board-member-and-founder-of-the-first-haitian-community-center-in-stamford.-lt.-forlivio-was-a-member-of-the-first-honor-guard%2C-instructor-in-criminal-investigations-stamford-police-academy-and-the-community-policing-entertainment-group%2C-%22cops-on-the-beat%22.-after-a-brief-retirement-period%2C-mr.-forlivio-returned-to-law-enforcement-in-2011-as-an-investigator-with-the-state's-attorney's-office-in-stamford-and-then-as-an-inspector-for-the-stamford%2Fnorwalk-judicial-district-until-his-retirement-in-2021.-as-a-young-stamford-police-officer%2C-mr.-forlivio-met-the-love-of-his-life%2C-diane-%22chicatell%22-forlivio.-%22chickie%22-was-from-a-wonderful-stamford-family-and-the-two-were-married-in-stamford-on-october-8%2C-1977.-they-have-two-sons%2C-john-a.-forlivio%2C-jr.-of-norwalk-and-michael-j.-forlivio-of-stamford.-mr.-forlivio-loved-spending-time-with-his-family.-he-coached-little-league-baseball-in-stamford-and-bambino-baseball-in-new-canaan-and-was-an-avid-yankee-fan.-he-enjoyed-playing-golf%2C-though-he-admittedly-felt%2C-he-was-not-very-good-at-it.-he-also-loved-music%2C-singing-and-playing-guitar.-mr.-forlivio-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-diane%2C-his-two-sons-john%2C-jr.-and-michael%2C-his-sister%2C-carmae-cossuto-of-norwalk%2C-his-brother%2C-james-o.-forlivio-of-phoenix-and-several-aunts%2C-uncles%2C-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-sister%2C-jean-iazzi-black-of-wilton.-visitation-hours-will-be-held-from-2%3A00-p.m.-to-8%3A00-p.m.-on-tuesday%2C-july-8th%2C-at-bosak-funeral-home-%26-cremation%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-a.m.-on-wednesday%2C-july-9th-at-the-church-of-st.-cecilia%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-burial-will-follow-at-fairfield-memorial-park%2C-230-oaklawn-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-to-the-stamford-police-association%2C-stamford-hospital%2C-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-or-folds-of-honor. 2025-08-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/andrew-%22andy%22-joseph-perniciaro%2C-jr.%2C-born-on-march-18%2C-1956%2C-passed-away-peacefully-at-stamford-hospital-on-january-14%2C-2025%2C-at-the-age-of-68.-andy-was-born-and-raised-in-stamford-and-was-one-of-six-children-born-to-the-late-andrew-and-marilyn-(young)-perniciaro.-andy-proudly-served-his-country-for-4-years-in-the-united-states-navy.-during-this-time%2C-he-was-stationed-in-various-parts-of-the-world%2C-serving-with-honor-and-distinction.-after-being-discharged-from-the-navy%2C-andy-continued-his-commitment-to-public-service-by-joining-the-stamford-police-department.-for-34-years%2C-he-served-the-community-with-integrity%2C-bravery%2C-and-a-deep-sense-of-duty.-andy-is-survived-by-his-two-daughters%2C-leah-perniciaro-blair-and-husband-richard-and-nicole-primeau-and-husband-edward%3B-his-beloved-granddaughter%2C-emery-blair%3B-his-former-spouse%2C-kim-perniciaro%3B-siblings%2C-sharon-baio-(jim)%2C-patricia-beauregard%2C-virginia-wilk-(steve)%2C-marilyn-perniciaro-leblanc-(wayne)-and-josephine-cushman-(mark)%3B-and-several-nieces%2C-nephews-and-extended-family.-andy's-family-was-his-greatest-source-of-pride-and-joy.-he-will-be-remembered-for-his-devotion-to-god%2C-vibrant-personality%2C-sense-of-humor%2C-and-contagious-laugh.-he-will-be-deeply-missed.-friends-and-family-may-offer-their-condolences-on-monday%2C-january-20th-from-3%3A00-p.m.-to-7%3A00-p.m.-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-take-place-at-10%3A30am-on-tuesday%2C-january-21st-at-st.-bridget-of-ireland-r.c.-church%2C-278-strawberry-hill-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902.-the-inurnment-with-military-honors-will-immediately-follow-mass-at-st.-john-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct. 2025-03-23 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-b.-sabia-entered-into-eternity-on-november-23%2C-2024%2C-after-a-prolonged-battle-with-leukemia.-a-longtime-resident-of-stamford%2C-he-was-born-on-september-5%2C-1935%2C-and-was-the-son-of-angelo-%22charlie%22-sabia-and-mary-cicatelli.-john-was-a-navy-veteran%2C-having-served-in-the-military-during-the-cold-war-era.-he-was-also-a-fourth-degree-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus%2C-the-catholic-war-veterans%2C-and-the-veterans-of-foreign-wars.-john's-entire-professional-career-was-spent-in-law-enforcement.-he-served-as-a-proud-member-of-the-stamford-police-department-for-43-years-and-retired-from-the-force-wearing-badge-%231.-he-also-served-as-a-traffic-agent-for-the-town-of-darien-for-17-years.-john-is-survived-by-his-beloved-wife-of-36-years-%E2%80%93-beatrice-(princess)-rinaldi-sabia-of-stamford-and-his-sister-in-law%2C-mary-lou-rinaldi%2C-also-of-stamford.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-four-children%3A-john-(california)%2C-susan-(alabama)%2C-edward-and-peggy-(idaho)%2C-his-twin-brother%2C-peter%2C-as-well-as-several-grandchildren.-john-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-as-well-as-a-daughter%2C-marieann%2C-and-a-son%2C-michael.-family-and-friends-are-invited-to-greet-the-family-at-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-on-wednesday%2C-december-4th%2C-from-8%3A30-am-to-10%3A15-am%2C-prior-to-the-services.-a-mass-of-the-resurrection-will-be-celebrated-at-the-church-of-the-holy-spirit%2C-403-scofieldtown-road%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06903%2C-at-11-am.-entombment-will-immediately-follow-at-st.-john's-mausoleum%2C-hoyt-street%2C-darien%2C-ct.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-contributions-can-be-made-to-the-little-workers-of-the-sacred-hearts%2C-c%2Fo-our-lady-of-grace-convent%2C-635-glenbrook-road%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06906-1409%2C-or-the-sisters-of-life-%E2%80%93-villa-maria-guadalupe-retreat-house%2C-159-sky-meadow-drive%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06903. 2025-03-23 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/louis-(louie)-j.-martinoli-sr.-of-darien%2C-89%2C-passed-away-two-days-shy-of-his-90th-birthday-on-october-29%2C-2024.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-october-31%2C-1934%2C-to-the-late-santi-and-palmira-(bonesi)-martinoli.-louie-started-a-life-of-service-while-still-in-high-school---first-joining-the-naval-reserves%2C-then-joining-the-army-where-he-served-in-the-military-police.-louie-met-his-wife%2C-elizabeth-(betsy)-popp-of-60-years-and-the-two-started-a-family.-putting-his-mp-training-to-work%2C-louie-continued-his-commitment-to-serve-and-joined-the-stamford-police-department.-after-serving-in-many-roles-including-the-marine-division%2C-detective-bureau-and-overseeing-traffic-and-safety-division-he-retired-after-42-years-on-the-job-with-the-rank-of-lieutenant.-as-a-lover-of-all-sports%2C-his-favorite-was-baseball.-a-loyal-new-york-yankees-fan%2C-louie-enjoyed-attending-games-while-stationed-at-fort-hamilton.-he-would-tell-you-going-to-the-old-stadium-was-great%2C-but-meeting-his-idol%2C-joe-dimaggio-when-he-was-attending-an-event-in-stamford-was-the-best!-louie-is-survived-by-his-children%2C-joseph%2C-margaret-cooksey-(james)%2C-louis-jr-(valentina)%2C-robert%2C-john-(suzanne)-and-dawn-re-as-well-as-eleven-grandchildren-and-two-great-grandchildren.-besides-his-parents%2C-louie-was-predeceased-by-his-wife%2C-betsy%2C-sisters-mary-diaz%2C-josephine-martinoli-and-brother-joseph.-the-family-would-like-to-recognize-all-of-our-kind-neighbors-as-well-as-louie's-doctors-and-their-teams-who-helped-him-manage-his-health-throughout-his-retirement%3A-dr.-neuberger%2C-dr.-schuster-and-and-dr.-pittaro%2C-the-team-at-the-tully-cardiac-rehab-gym-and-lastly%2C-the-exceptional-care-at-norwalk-hospital-and-waveny-lifecare.-we-can't-say-thank-you-enough-for-all-of-your-support-over-the-years%2C-especially-in-his-final-weeks-when-he-struggled-the-most.-relatives-and-friends-are-invited-to-pay-respects-at-the-lacerenza-macari-family-funeral-home%2C-8-schuyler-ave.%2C-stamford-on-friday%2C-november-1st%2C-10-a.m.-noon%2C-followed-by-burial-at-st.-john-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-consider-a-donation-in-louie's-name-to-darien-ems-post-53%2C-p.o.-box-2006%2C-darien%2C-ct%2C-06820. 2025-03-23 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/eugene-passaro-chief-eugene-m.-passaro-(ret.)%2C-of-stoneham%2C-formerly-of-stamford-connecticut%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-monday%2C-february-26th%2C-2024-with-his-family-by-his-side.-eugene-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct-to-michael-and-emily-(pederson)-passaro-on-october-1%2C-1936.-most-knew-him-as-the-chief%2C-a-title-that-friends-and-family-used-for-him-well-after-his-retirement-from-the-stoneham-police-department.-in-1981%2C-after-graduating-from-iona-college-in-new-rochelle%2C-ny-with-a-masters-in-public-administration%2C-eugene-moved-his-wife-and-infant-daughter-to-ma-and-took-a-%22temporary%22-position-as-the-chief-of-police%2C-with-the-goal-of-becoming-the-town-manager.-within-a-year-of-becoming-the-chief%2C-he-knew-that-this-was-the-role-he-was-meant-for-and-continued-to-lead-the-stoneham-police-department-until-his-retirement-in-2001.-before-coming-to-massachusetts%2C-eugene-was-the-deputy-chief-of-the-stamford%2C-ct-police-department%2C-where-he-served-for-many-years.-he-was-well-respected-and-admired-by-his-many-colleagues-in-the-law-enforcement-community-and-beyond.-eugene-also-served-in-the-united-states-air-force-until-he-was-honorably-discharged-in-1962.-in-his-free-time%2C-he-enjoyed-working-in-the-yard%2C-golfing%2C-scuba-diving%2C-road-trips-across-america%2C-and-a-glass-of-scotch-on-the-rocks-with-friends.-eugene-was-an-avid-skier-and-runner-before-his-knees-betrayed-him%2C-and-he-completed-marathons-and-participated-in-the-jimmy-fund-race-against-cancer-to-raise-funds-for-dana-farber-cancer-institute.-during-his-time-in-stoneham%2C-eugene-served-as-a-board-member-and-chairman-for-stonehambank.-he-participated-in-rotary-club-and-served-as-the-security-advisor-for-the-alpenhof-ski-club.-eugene-is-the-beloved-husband-of-carolyn-(spiers).-he-is-the-devoted-father-of-jessica-passaro-bell-and-her-husband-matthew%2C-karen-passaro%2C-and-lisa-putzig.-loving-grandfather-of-ryan-and-willow-bell%2C-michele-faillaci%2C-janine%2C-sara%2C-andrew%2C-and-rebekah-putzig%2C-katie-and-maggie-donahue.-dear-brother-of-peter-passaro%2C-jane-french%2C-and-lois-serrani.-he-is-also-survived-by-many-loving-nieces-and-nephews.-funeral-from-the-barile-family-funeral-home%2C-482-main-st.-(rt28)%2C-stoneham-on-saturday%2C-march-2%2C-2024-at-11-a.m.-followed-by-graveside-service-celebrating-eugene's-eternal-life-in-lindenwood-cemetery%2C-montvale-ave.%2C-stoneham-at-12-p.m.-family-and-friends-are-kindly-invited-to-gather-and-share-memories-with-the-family-on-friday%2C-march-1%2C-2024-from-2-p.m.-to-7-p.m.-in-the-funeral-home-parking-attendants-and-elevator-available. 2024-09-28 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/kenneth-mickelson-kenneth-w.-mickelson%2C-88%2C-a-resident-of-lecanto%2C-florida%2C-passed-away-peacefully-in-his-sleep-on-february-7%2C-2024.-he-was-born-august-27%2C-1935%2C-in-pawtucket%2C-ri%2C-the-son-of-ethel-(thurber)-and-einar-mickelson.-he-served-in-the-air-force-from-1953-until-1957.-after-his-service-time%2C-he-moved-to-stamford%2C-ct%2C-where-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department%2C-where-he-served-as-a-patrolman%2C-scuba-diver-and-worked-in-the-marine-division.-after-retiring-from-the-police-force%2C-he-moved-to-ashford%2C-ct-and-worked-for-the-connecticut-revenue-department.-he-later-moved-to-dedham%2C-me%2C-where-he-worked-assisting-foster-children-in-their-transition-to-adult-life.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife%2C-shirley-goulet%2C-and-sister%2C-hope-gaudette.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-sister%2C-violet-rotman%2C-and-brother%2C-einar-mickelson.-he-will-be-missed-by-his-many-friends-and-family%2C-including-his-three-children%2C-diane-carlson-(dan)%2C-kenneth-mickelson-jr.-(ellen)%2C-michael-mickelson-(holly)%2C-along-with-7-grandchildren-and-5-great-grandchildren 2024-09-28 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ralph-knapp%2C-jr.-ralph-edwin-knapp%2C-jr.%2C-88%2C-a-lifelong-stamford-resident%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-may-3%2C-2024.-ralph-was-born-in-stamford-on-may-4%2C-1935-to-the-late-ralph-edwin-and-helen-corcoran-knapp%2C-sr.-ralph-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1953-and-joined-the-united-states-navy-reserves.-in-1957%2C-he-decided-to-follow-his-father's-footsteps-and-he-was-hired-as-a-police-officer-with-the-city-of-stamford.-ralph-proudly-and-honorably-served-as-a-police-officer-for-26-years.-after-he-retired-from-the-police-department%2C-he-became-service-manager-at-grassi-oldsmobile-cadillac-and-started-his-own-construction-business.-in-1994%2C-ralph-took-on-the-role-as-president-of-the-stamford-retired-police-association.-ralph-was-also-a-former-president-of-the-high-ridge-cemetery.-ralph-was-actively-involved-in-local-politics%2C-as-he-previously-served-on-the-republican-town-committee.-in-his-free-time%2C-he-liked-to-travel-to-north-conway%2C-new-hampshire%2C-where-he-enjoyed-snowmobiling-and-skiing.-nothing-made-him-happier-than-becoming-a-grandfather-and-spending-time-with-his-grandchildren.-ralph-is-survived-by-his-son%2C-robert-knapp-and-his-wife-jessica%2C-his-nephew%2C-james-purcell%2C-his-grandchildren%2C-joseph%2C-thomas%2C-elizabeth-and-abigail%2C-as-well-as-his-lifelong-friends%2C-madeleine-and-alan-sleath.-besides-his-parents%2C-ralph-was-predeceased-by-his-sons%2C-ralph-e.-knapp%2C-iii-and-richard-allen-knapp%2C-and-his-sister%2C-grace-doblander.-a-graveside-service-will-take-place-on-tuesday%2C-may-14%2C-2024-at-11%3A00-a.m.-at-high-ridge-cemetery%2C-2970-high-ridge-rd.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06903.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-is-honored-to-assist-the-family-with-the-arrangements. 2024-09-28 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/james-r.-georgoulis%2C-81%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-at-his-home-on-saturday%2C-december-9%2C-2023.-he-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct-on-september-13%2C-1942%2C-to-the-late-george-and-athena-(phillips)-georgoulis.-he-was-a-graduate-of-j.m.-wright-technical-high-school-where-he-studied-in-the-electrical-program.-he-was-a-united-states-marine-corps-veteran-and-a-proud-member-of-the-stamford-police-department%2C-from-which-he-retired-as-a-lieutenant-after-35-years-of-service.-he-is-survived-by-his-sister-valerie%2C-as-well-as-his-nephews%2C-nieces%2C-and-cousins.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-brother-theodore-georgoulis.-jim-will-be-missed-by-all-of-those-who-knew-his-loyal-friendship-and-brilliant-smile.-jim's-family-would-like-to-gratefully-acknowledge-the-long-term-care-and-companionship-provided-to-him-by-his-friend-and-aide%2C-qiniso-goodwill-myeza.-jim's-family-welcomes-relatives-and-friends-on-thursday%2C-december-14th%2C-from-6pm-to-8pm-at-the-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford.-interment-will-be-on-friday%2C-december-15th-at-10am-at-woodland-cemetery%2C-66-woodland-place%2C-stamford.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-in-jim's-honor-to-the-american-cancer-society-or-the-alzheimer's-association.-to-make-a-remembrance-for-the-family%2C-please-visit-the-family-guestbook-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome--to-plant-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-the-sympathy-store 2024-09-28 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-- 2023-10-17 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/david-p.-mcmahon-david-peter-mcmahon%2C-longtime-resident-of-stamford-and-stratford%2C-passed-away-on-june-15%2C-2023%2C-in-boston%2C-ma.-he-was-83-years-of-age.-dave-was-predeceased-by-his-devoted-wife%2C-mary-p.-%22pat%22-(keenan)-mcmahon%2C-in-march-of-2021.-born-in-the-washington-heights-section-of-bronx%2C-ny%2C-dave-was-the-son-of-the-late-david-b.-and-estelle-mcmahon.-his-family-moved-to-stamford%2C-ct%2C-in-the-early-1950s%2C-where-he-attended-stamford-high-school.-following-graduation%2C-he-enlisted-in-the-united-states-army-and-proudly-served-his-country-in-active-duty-and-in-the-army-reserve.-his-early-professional-career-included-law-enforcement-with-the-stamford-police-department-and-advertising-with-the-stamford-advocate.-while-working-and-raising-a-family%2C-he-pursued-and-attained-college-and-law-degrees.-he-practiced-as-an-attorney-in-stamford-until-his-retirement-in-august-of-2000.-dave-was-a-longtime-member-of-st.-maurice-parish-in-glenbrook-and%2C-later-in-life%2C-our-lady-of-peace-parish-in-lordship.-following-his-retirement%2C-he-enjoyed-spending-time-at-springdale-florist-with-his-lifelong-friend-and-florist-owner-mike-doyle.-dave-also-enjoyed-meeting-for-breakfast-with-longtime-friends-from-stamford-and-the-glenbrook-fire-department%2C-as-well-as-wednesday-night-poker-games-with-his-good-friends-from-oronoque-village-in-stratford.-dave-and-pat-had-a-special-love-for-st.-croix%2C-u.s.-virgin-islands%2C-and-the-close-circle-of-friends-they-developed-there.-more-than-anything-else%2C-dave-and-pat-enjoyed-gathering-their-extended-family-together-for-sunday-dinners%2C-birthdays%2C-and-holidays.-dave-is-survived-by-his-children-david%2C-kevin-(anne)%2C-brian-(pam)%2C-and-keenan-mcmahon%2C-as-well-as-his-sister%2C-lois-fahey-and-sisters-in-law%2C-mary-pat-mcmahon%2C-kathleen-keenan-carty%2C-and-louise-keenan.-he-also-leaves-his-beloved-grandchildren-kylie%2C-eric%2C-emily%2C-griffin%2C-and-ryan-mcmahon-and-many-nieces-and-nephews.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-wife%2C-and-daughter-in-law%2C-dave-was-predeceased-by-his-brother%2C-john-d.-%22jack%22-mcmahon%2C-in-march-of-2023.-a-joint-catholic-funeral-mass-for-dave-and-pat-will-take-place-at-our-lady-of-fatima-church-in-wilton%2C-ct%2C-on-saturday%2C-september-30%2C-2023%2C-at-11%3A00-a.m.-prior-to-the-mass%2C-friends-and-relatives-are-invited-to-visit-with-the-family-beginning-at-10%3A00-a.m.-in-the-church-hall.-the-interment-of-ashes-will-be-private-at-a-later-date.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-to-the-alzheimer's-association-or-the-greens-at-cannondale%2C-435-danbury-road%2C-wilton%2C-ct-06897.--published-by-stamford-advocate-on-sep.-26%2C-2023. 2023-09-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/richard-w.-agostino-richard-w.-agostino%2C-82%2C-a-lifelong-stamford-resident%2C-passed-away-from-congestive-heart-failure-on-tuesday%2C-july-11%2C-2023-at-stamford-hospital.-richard-was-born-in-stamford-on-february-14%2C-1941-to-the-late-dominick-and-marie-agostino.-richard-was-a-retired-captain-from-the-stamford-police-department-after-48-years-of-service.-he-was-appointed-in-august-1962-and-completed-the-police-academy-in-march-of-1963.-he-was-promoted-to-lieutenant-on-november-11%2C-1973-and-to-captain-of-police-on-june-15%2C-1977.-richard-completed-the-northwestern-university-accident-investigation-program-in-1970%2C-the-new-england's-chief-of-police-command-training-institute-at-babson-college-in-1974%2C-as-well-as-the-fbi-academy's-special-firearms-training-course.-he-also-established-and-commanded-the-first-stamford-police-department-swat-team-in-1974.-captain-agostino-served-in-various-command-positions-within-the-stamford-police-department%2C-including%2C-internal-affairs-commander%2C-uniform-division-commander%2C-detective-bureau-commander%2C-support-services-commander%2C-evening-commander-and-auxiliary-services-commander.-he-returned-to-evening-commander-several-times-in-his-career-as-it-was-clearly-the-position-he-preferred.-richard-received-letters-of-thanks-from-corporations%2C-government-agencies%2C-other-police-departments-and-individuals.-he-was-devoted-to-the-job-and-truly-was-a-%22cop's-cop.%22-richard-is-survived-by-his-wife-of-51-years%2C-patricia-(sileo)-agostino%2C-sons-james-(jennifer)-and-richard-(barb)%2C-his-daughter-katie-mulcahy-(derek)-and-seven-grandchildren%2C-whom-he-adored%3A-emma-agostino%2C-leo%2C-tony%2C-richie-agostino%2C-adam%2C-william-and-abigail-mulcahy%2C-as-well-as-many-nieces-and-nephews.-besides-his-parents%2C-richard-was-predeceased-by-his-brothers-dominick-and-frank-agostino-and-his-sisters-elizabeth-coughlin-and-marie-maloney.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-saturday%2C-july-15%2C-2023%2C-at-11%3A00-a.m.-at-the-church-of-the-holy-spirit%2C-406-scofieldtown-road%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours-and-interment-will-be-private.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-is-honored-to-assist-the-family-with-the-arrangements.-the-family-would-like-to-extend-many-thanks-to-the-wonderful-doctor's%2C-nurses%2C-aides-and-all-the-caring-professionals-at-the-stamford-hospital.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-donations-be-made-in-richard's-memory-to-the-stamford-police-foundation%2C-725-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com-. 2023-09-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/randy-earnest-willis%2C-58%2C-of-shickshinny%2C-died-on-may-30th%2C-2023-at-his-home.-born-september-10%2C-1964-in-indianapolis%2C-in%2C-he-was-a-son-of-the-late%2C-earnest-and-hilda-willis.-he-worked-as-a-police-officer-in-the-state-of-connecticut-until-retiring-in-2007.-on-august-22%2C-1992-randy-married-the-former-melissa-gerard%2C-and-together-they-celebrated-31-years-of-marriage.-he-loved-his-harley-motorcycle-and-going-on-rides.-earning-his-helicopter-pilot-license-randy-enjoyed-flying-over-the-smoky-mountains-of-tennessee-with-his-wife.-he-was-also-fond-of-4-wheeling-on-his-quad.-randy-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-parents%2C-one-sister%2C-susanne-schofer%2C-two-brothers%2C-john-connors-and-pete-connors.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-melissa-willis%3B-one-son%3A-robert-willis%3B-one-daughter%3A-katie-willis%2C-all-from-connecticut%3B-two-sisters%3A-linda-bay%2C-and-her-husband-pete%3B-cheryl-woodcock%2C-and-her-husband-donald%2C-both-of-long-island%2C-ny%3B-one-brother%3A-richie-connors%2C-and-his-wife-bea-connors%2C-and-many-nieces-and-nephews.-services-will-be-held-privately-and-at-the-convenience-of-the-family.--arrangements-are-under-the-direction-of-the-mayo-funeral-home%2C-inc.%2C-shickshinny.--for-additional-information-or-to-send-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.mayofh.com%C2%A0-to%C2%A0send-flowers%C2%A0to-the-family-or%C2%A0plant-a-tree%C2%A0in-memory-of-randy%2C-please%C2%A0visit-our-floral-store.- 2023-06-15 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/joseph-villemaire--i'm-not-sure-where-to-start%2C-but-here-goes.-the-stamford-community%2C-and-especially-the-stamford-police-department-lost-a-near-and-dear-friend-recently.-retired-officer-joseph-villemaire-passed-in-his-sleep-on-saturday%2C-april-29th.-he-asked-his-family-in-advance-not-to-have-a-wake-or-funeral%2C-not-even-an-obituary.-and-they-obliged-him.-but-that-didn't-sit-well-with-many-of-us-whose-lives-he-touched%2C-so-allow-me-to-attempt-a-proper-obituary-and-then-invite-you-to-join-us-to-honor-him-and-celebrate-his-life.-we-have-the-support-of-his-family%2C-and-of-course%2C-they-will-attend-his-event.----joe-was-born-and-raised-by-a-french-canadian-father-and-an-irish-mother-in-a-tough-neighborhood-in-bridgeport%2C-connecticut.-they-were-a-very-patriotic-family%2C-and-joe-enlisted-in-the-us-army-as-soon-as-possible%2C-on-his-17th-birthday.-he-excelled-in-this-new-role-and-after-a-couple-of-years%2C-he-was-chosen-to-mold-the-next-generation-of-recruits-as-a-drill-sergeant.-after-completing-his-enlistment%2C-he-was-honorably-discharged.----joe-knew-and-respected-many-bridgeport-police-officers-growing-up-and-upon-his-discharge%2C-he-decided-to-pursue-a-career-in-law-enforcement.-he-joined-the-bridgeport-police-department-around-1980%2C-and-then-the-stamford-police-department-in-early-1984.-his-supervisors-and-mentors-were-veterans-butch-lupinacci%2C-chuck-walkley%2C-frank-cronin-and-vinny-sharkey%2C-the-cream-of-the-crop.-joe-earned-a-reputation-as-a-proactive%2C-aggressive-and-compassionate-police-officer.-he-chose-to-patrol-stamford's-toughest-neighborhoods-at-the-height-of-the-crack-cocaine-wars-and-aids-virus-era.-he-empathized-with-the-youth-who-grew-up-in-broken-families-without-a-positive-role-model-and-gave-them-a-break-whenever-he-could.-after-only-a-couple-of-years-on-the-job%2C-he-was-chosen-to-be-a-field-training-officer.-one-of-the-first-rookies-he-trained-is-now-assistant-chief-silas-redd.----over-the-course-of-his-career%2C-joe-had-the-unfortunate-distinction-of-being-frequently-dispatched-to-the-most-violent-incidents-and-the-most-horrific-crime-scenes%2C-often-involving-children.-joe-was-also-seriously-injured-in-the-line-of-duty-many-times%2C-but-he-continued-to-give-his-all-to-the-stamford-community.-he-knew-firsthand%2C-the-commitment-and-sacrifices-that-stamford-officers-made-for-the-community.-this-is-why-he-felt-compelled-to-become-more-involved-in-the-police-union-at-a-time-when-our-mayor-and-his-labor-negotiator-showed-us-no-respect-and-we-were-without-a-contract-for-over-five-years.-----eventually%2C-all-of-his-work-related-injuries-added-up-and-he-was-diagnosed-with-ptsd.-just-three-weeks-before-his-twentieth-anniversary-on-the-job%2C-when-he-would-have-been-eligible-for-a-pension%2C-he-decided-that-he-couldn't-risk-any-further-physical-or-emotional-injury-and-he-abruptly-left-the-stamford-pd.------joe-was-married-and-divorced-to-conzuela-at-a-young-age.-years-later-he-married-nelly-rodriguez-and-became-very-close-to-her-three-children%2C-chino%2C-roberto-and-juliana.-he-treated-them-like-his-own.-joe-and-nelly-later-divorced%2C-but-he-remained-close-to-his-stepchildren-right-up-to-the-end.----i'm-sorry-if-i-left-anybody-or-anything-out.-joe-was-very-humble%2C-so-i-don't-doubt-that-he-had-many-other-accomplishments-that-he-never-spoke-about.----joe's-survivors-and-stamford-police-brothers-and-sisters-will-be-hosting-a-celebration-of-joe's-life-at-zody's-19th-hole-on-thursday%2C-may-18th-at-4pm.-the-event-will-begin-with-a-prayer%2C-led-by-the-spd-chaplain-john-revell%2C-founder-of-lifeline-chaplaincy.-the-us-army-honor-guard-will-be-in-attendance-and-will-present-the-family-with-a-flag.-we-will-comfort-each-other-and-share-fond-memories-of-joe.----joe's-good-friend%2C-mike-zody%2C-will-donate-appetizers-and-pizza-and-there-will-be-a-cash-bar.-then%2C-at-6pm%2C-we-have-to-celebrate-joe's-1%2F2-irish-heritage%2C-dry-our-tears-and-enjoy-the-areas-premiere-irish-rebel-band%2C-billy-donaldson-and-keltic-kick.-i'm-certain-that-joe-would-approve%2C-and-we-will-toast-him-accordingly.----of-course%2C-all-are-welcome-to-pay-their-respects-and-celebrate-joe's-legacy-with-us.-we-would-appreciate-two-things-though.-please-rsvp-to-me-by-monday%2C-by-texting-at-203-984-9906%2C-so-that-we-can-give-zody's-an-accurate-head-count.-and%2C-if-you're-so-inclined%2C-a-%2410-donation-would-be-much-appreciated-to-help-defray-the-cost-of-the-band.-that-can-be-sent-via-venmo-to-michael-loughran-28%2C-or-at-the-event.----thanks-so-much-to-mike-zody-for-his-never-ending-generosity.-also%2C-thank-you-to-sgt.-adriana-garcia-for-being-my-spd-liaison-and-spreading-the-word.-and-also%2C-to-retired-sgt.-peter-dispagna-and-his-contact%2C-pat-buzzeo%2C-for-arranging-the-army-honor-guard's-participation.-and-thank-you-chino-diaz%2C-joe's-stepson%2C-for-helping-me-fill-in-the-blanks-in-the-obituary.-couldn't-have-done-it-without-you-all.-god-bless! 2023-05-11 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/robert-%22bobby%22-harrington%2C-85-years-old%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-march-13%2C-2023.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-wife%2C-alexandra-%22sandy%22-harrington%3B-his-daughter-kathleen-harrington%3B-sister-eileen-hoyt%3B-and-his-grandson-tj-ramalho.-he-is-survived-by-his-children-colleen-(sandi)-harrington%2C-kim-harrington-(terry)-ramalho%2C-debbie-harrington-(john)-michelson%2C-patrick-(jenny)-harrington%2C-and-suzanne-(bill)-epperly%3B-and-his-grandchildren-keli-ramalho%2C-jessica-(joe)%2C-john-and-jake-michelson%2C-ryan%2C-keara-and-connor-harrington%2C-elyse-and-daniel-(charlotte)-epperly%3B-as-well-as-his-beloved-sister-virginia-o'neill%3B-his-brother-in-law-walter-hoyt-and-his-previous-wife%2C-barbara-harrington-haviland%3B-and-numerous-nieces-and-nephews.-after-graduating-high-school%2C-bobby-enlisted-in-the-us-navy-for-four-years.-in-his-mid-20s-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department%2C-where-he-proudly-served-for-35-years-as-a-stamford-policer-officer-and-was-a-founding-member-of-the-stamford-bomb-squad.-he-was-a-man-of-few-words%2C-but-when-he-spoke%2C-you-paid-attention.-bobby-was-the-%22go-to%22-guy-for-many-during-his-life%2C-always-ready-to-lend-a-hand.-he-will-be-missed-terribly%2C-but-there-is-comfort-in-knowing-he-will-be-reunited-with-those-loved-ones-who-have-passed-before-him.-rest-easy%2C-dad.-we-love-you-and-we-will-be-okay. 2023-03-28 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/peter-william-trapani%2C-age-73%2C-of-milford%2C-beloved-husband-of-connie-innamorato%2C-died-on-wednesday%2C-march-1%2C-2023.--peter-was-born-in-bethpage%2C-new-york-on-november-18%2C-1949-to-the-late-peter-anthony-and-theresa-giaritano-trapani.--he-was-a-proud-us-army-vietnam-veteran-and-worked-for-the-city-of-stamford-for-many-years-as-a-police-officer.-peter-loved-being-with-his-family-and-friends.--he-enjoyed-riding-his-motorcycle-and-was-a-huge-car-enthusiast.--survivors%2C-in-addition-to-his-wife-connie%2C-include-his-children%2C-joseph-and-michael-trapani-of-milford-and-grandchildren%2C-sophia-and-genevieve-trapani.--peter-is-predeceased-by-a-brother-and-sister.--family-and-friends-may-call-on-wednesday%2C-march-8th-from-4%3A00-p.m.-%E2%80%93-7%3A00-p.m.-in-the-gregory-f.-doyle-funeral-home%2C-291-bridgeport-avenue%2C-milford%2C-ct.-a-funeral-service-will-be-held-on-thursday%2C-march-9th-at-10%3A00-a.m.-in-the-funeral-home-followed-by-interment-in-saint-mary-cemetery%2C-milford.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-to-saint-jude-children%E2%80%99s-research-hospital. 2023-03-28 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/wayne-m.-macuirzynski-wayne-m.-macuirzynski%2C-age-66%2C-died-peacefully-on-sunday%2C-january-15th%2C-2023-at-regional-hospice-in-danbury%2C-connecticut-after-a-courageous-battle-with-cancer.-he-was-surrounded-by-his-wife-cathy%2C-and-three-children-ryan%2C-mallory%2C-and-dustin.-wayne-was-born-on-february-10th%2C-1956-to-vincent-and-edna-(daisy)-macuirzynski%2C-and-was-raised-in-yorktown%2C-new-york.-his-childhood-was-filled-with-laughter%2C-hearty-home-cooked-meals%2C-and-friends-who-lasted-his-lifetime.-even-in-his-last-days-on-earth%2C-his-best-friend-from-kindergarten%2C-dr.-stuart-mogul%2C-was-by-his-side.-wayne-loved-fishing%2C-music%2C-and-most-of-all-lacrosse-where-he-excelled.-wayne-was-a-member-of-the-yorktown-high-school-state-championship-lacrosse-team.-his-love-of-the-sport-never-wavered%2C-and-some-of-his-proudest-moments-were-coaching-young-men-on-the-lacrosse-field.-even-while-enduring-chemotherapy%2C-wayne-could-be-seen-sitting-on-the-sidelines-giving-direction-to-his-players.-after-graduating-from-yorktown-high-school%2C-wayne-attended-the-university-of-new-haven-where-he-graduated-with-a-bachelor's-degree-in-criminal-justice.-wayne-served-the-citizens-of-this-great-country-as-a-police-officer-in-miami%2C-florida-then-with-the-city-of-stamford%2C-connecticut-for-over-26-years.-it-is-impossible-to-sum-up-all-of-wayne's-deeds-and-accomplishments-during-his-career.-his-colleagues-would-say-%22mac%22-was-a-%22cop's-cop%22%2C-which-to-any-law-enforcement-officer-is-the-highest-compliment-one-could-achieve.-the-macuirzynski-family-will-always-be-grateful-to-sgt.-(ret.)-richard-%22uncle-richie%22-colwell-for-his-loyalty-and-companionship-to-wayne-during-the-most-trying-times-in-his-career.-wayne-married-sandra-l.-schoen%2C-and-the-couple-raised-their-children-in-bethel%2C-connecticut.-sandy-was-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-and-fought-hard-for-five-years.-as-a-testament-to-wayne's-character%2C-he-stood-by-sandy-and-did-everything-in-his-power-to-provide-for-his-children-while-comforting-his-wife.-after-sandy's-passing%2C-wayne-remarried-jayne-ferro%2C-who-also-was-a-victim-of-this-deadly-disease.-wayne-again-soothed-and-nursed-jayne-through-her-death-in-2018.-wayne's-selflessness%2C-devotion%2C-and-dependability-have-left-those-who-knew-him-an-example-to-follow.-in-2019%2C-wayne-re-connected-with-his-high-school-%22sweetheart%22-cathy-curtin%2C-and-the-two-were-married-in-2021.-cathy-and-wayne's-love-for-each-other-was-endless.-wayne's-children-are-eternally-grateful-to-cathy-for-her-presence-in-their-lives-and-for-her-fidelity-to-their-father.-for-those-who-knew-wayne%2C-his-passing-has-left-a-void-too-deep-for-explanation.-how-impossible-it-seems-that-three-paragraphs-in-a-local-newspaper-can-encapsulate-his-life.-although-his-spirit-has-moved-on-from-this-place%2C-a-small-piece-of-him-lives-on-through-his-deeds-and-the-intangible-lessons-and-memories-he-provided-to-the-ones-he-loved-the-most.-wayne-is-survived-by-his-wife-cathy-(including-the-entire-curtin-family-who-were-positively-impacted-by-his-life)%2C-children--ryan-(nancy)%2C-mallory-(brett)-and-dustin-(meghan)%2C-adopted-son-tony-ferro-and-his-sister-lauren%2C-and-grandchildren-mitchell-and-collin.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-brother-mitchell-macuirzynski%2C-and-also-leaves-behind-sisters-dee-hauser-(paul)%2C-wanda-rodgers-(william)%2C-clair-gallup-(scott)%2C-sandra-wityak-(michael)-and-numerous-nieces-and-nephews.-family-and-friends-are-invited-to-celebrate-wayne's-life-at-leo-p.-gallagher-and-son-funeral-home%2C-2900-summer-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-january-24th%2C-2023-between-2-pm---4-pm-and-6-pm---8-pm.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-consider-donating-to-%22the-riverbend-project%22-who-help-people-with-cancer-enjoy-a-fly-fishing-experience.-wayne-loved-his-trip-and-personally-requested-all-donations-be-made-to-this-wonderful-organization.-we-love-you-daddy.-be-at-peace.- 2023-01-24 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/donald-c.-peterson-donald-c.-peterson%2C-68%2C-of-stamford%2C-ct-and-longboat-key%2C-fl%2C-lost-his-courageous%2C-hard-fought-battle-with-colorectal-cancer-on-october-13%2C-2022%2C-at-his-home-on-longboat-key.-born-in-stamford-to-the-late-paul-g.-peterson-and-agnes-(doherty)-peterson%2C-don-attended-catholic-high-school-(class-of-1972)-where-he-met-his-loving-and-devoted-wife-of-47-years%2C-agnes-(szilagyi)-peterson.-don-served-in-the-stamford-police-department-for-seven-years-before-joining-his-father-in-law's-engineering-firm.-he-earned-his-master's-degree-in-electrical-engineering-after-attending-night-school-and-went-on-to-found-the-consulting-engineering-firms-collective-design-associates-and-the-peterson-engineering-group.-don-was-a-thoughtful-and-successful-engineer%2C-and-his-work-can-be-found-in-buildings-throughout-the-east-coast.-a-lover-of-both-the-sky-and-sea%2C-don-was-a-certified-pilot-and-scuba-diver%2C-and-a-skilled-sailor.-he-was-an-avid-skier%2C-a-lover-of-music-and-aikido%2C-a-world-traveler%2C-and-spoke-and-understood-several-languages.-among-these-many-accomplishments%2C-he-was-the-most-proud-of-his-wife%2C-agi%2C-and-his-daughter%2C-corey%2C-who-will-both-sorely-miss-his-wit%2C-humor%2C-intellect%2C-handiness%2C-curiosity%2C-and-love.-don-is-survived-by-his-adoring-mother-in-law%2C-klara-(horvath)-szilagyi%3B-six-beloved-siblings%2C-paul-(teresa)-peterson%2C-gary-(carol)-peterson%2C-kim-(kenneth)-sabatino%2C-thomas-(karen)-peterson%2C-terri-(eamon)-o'connor%2C-and-sharon-(brendan)-bannon%3B-future-son-in-law%2C-derek-weinroth%3B-and-13-cherished-nieces-and-nephews%2C-several-godchildren%2C-many-cousins%2C-and-countless-friends.-a-celebration-of-life-will-be-held-in-november. 2024-02-07 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/jacobson%2C-samuel-95%2C-of-tampa%2C-passed-away-nov.-23%2C-2022%2C-at-bayshore-pointe-nursing-and-rehab-center%2C-of-natural-causes.-samuel-jacobson-was-born-may-6%2C-1927%2C-in-bronx-ny.-samuel-served-in-the-united-states-army-in-germany-as-part-of-the-occupation-forces.-he-attended-j-m-wright-technical-school-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-and-later-joined-the-city-of-stamford-police-department.-he-was-an-officer-for-20-years-and-taught-driving-with-his-business%2C-academy-driving-school.-samuel-retired-in-1973%2C-after-which-he-traveled-and-lived-for-several-years-in-the-canary-islands%2C-before-settling-in-tampa%2C-fl.-samuel-loved-to-travel-and-fish.-samuel-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-susanne-jacobson-(phillips)%3B-three-children%2C-and-their-spouses%2C-judith-and-thomas-moore%2C-michael-and-marichu-jacobson%2C-and-steven-and-nancy-jacobson%3B-five-grandchildren%3B-and-seven-great-grandchildren.-he-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-parents%3B-two-sisters%3B-two-brothers%3B-and-his-former-wife%2C-and-the-mother-of-his-children%2C-blanche-diamond.-sincere-thanks-to-caring-family-and-friends%2C-the-staff-at-bayshore-pointe%2C-and-the-gold-team-at-lifepath-hospice.-a-celebration-of-sam's-life-will-be-held-after-the-first-of-the-year. 2024-02-07 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/douglas-robinson-douglas-j.-robinson%2C-60%2C-passed-away-peacefully-after-a-courageous-battle-with-cancer-at-his-home-with-his-loving-family-by-his-side-on-wednesday%2C-august-24%2C-2022.-doug-was-born-in-stamford-on-april-19%2C-1962%2C-son-of-the-late-charles-and-dorothy-robinson.-for-33-years%2C-doug-served-as-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford.-he-spent-several-years-in-the-narcotics-unit-before-becoming-a-school-resource-officer%2C-and-most-recently-working-in-the-special-investigations-juvenile-matters-unit.-in-addition-to-his-regular-duties%2C-doug-was-also-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department's-hostage-negotiation-team-%26-crisis-intervention-team.-doug-coached-the-stamford-westhill-high-school-co-op-hockey-team-for-23-years%2C-mentoring-students-in-the-community-through-his-love-for-the-sport.-above-all%2C-doug-was-a-loyal-husband%2C-father%2C-and-friend.-he-showed-his-family-how-to-live-their-values-and-always-made-them-laugh-and-feel-protected.-his-presence-will-be-sorely-missed-by-everyone-that-was-fortunate-enough-to-have-met-him.-you-knew-you-were-family-if-he-called-you-%22cuz.%22-doug-is-survived-by-his-devoted-wife-judy-robinson-of-fairfield%2C-along-with-their-cherished-children%2C-james%2C-casey%2C-and-kevin%3B-his-brother-charles-robinson%3B-and-a-wealth-of-brothers-and-sisters-in-law%2C-nieces%2C-and-nephews-that-doug-loved-and-treated-as-his-own-each-day-of-his-life.-%22loved-by-most%2C-respected-by-all.%22-a-funeral-procession-with-a-police-escort-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-tuesday%2C-august-30%2C-2022-at-9%3A20-am-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-our-lady-of-the-assumption-church%2C-545-stratfield-road%2C-fairfield%2C-ct-at-10%3A00-am.-interment-will-be-private.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-monday%2C-august-29%2C-2022%2C-from-4%3A00-to-8%3A00-pm. 2024-02-07 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/david-tellier-it-is-with-deep-sorrow-that-we-announce-the-death-of-david-ernest-tellier-(hendersonville%2C-north-carolina)%2C-who-passed-away-on-april-17%2C-2022%2C-at-the-age-of-69%2C-leaving-to-mourn-family-and-friends.-you-can-send-your-sympathy-in-the-guestbook-provided-and-share-it-with-the-family.-you-may-also-light-a-candle-in-honor-of-david-ernest-tellier-or-send-a-beautiful-flower-arrangement-to-the-funeral-service.--a-memorial-service-will-be-held-on-saturday%2C-april-30th-2022-at-11%3A00-am-at-the-first-congregational-united-church-of-christ-(1735-5th-ave-w%2C-laurel-park%2C-nc-28739). 2022-09-19 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/eugene-a.%22fuzzy%22-harris-eugene-%22fuzzy%22-harris%2C-age-87%2C-beloved-husband-of-65-years-to-patricia-judge%2C-entered-into-eternal-life-on-tuesday%2C-march-29-following-a-long-illness.-born-and-raised-in-stamford-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-fred-and-clara-(lammermann)-harris-a-product-of-stamford-public-schools%2C-fuzzy-served-as-a-3rd-class-petty-officer-in-the-u.s.-navy-aboard-the-uss-edward-h.-allen-de531-prior-to-becoming-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-dept.-where-he-was-named-policeman-of-the-year-by-the-exchange-club-in-1966.-he-retired-after-32-years-of-service.-fuzzy%2C-an-avid-fisherman-always-in-search-of-the-%22big-one%22-at-his-favorite-place%2C-the-cottage%2C-on-lake-bomoseen%2C-vt.-he-was-known-as-uncle-fishy-to-his-many-nephews-and-nieces.-he-enjoyed-sharing-his-love-of-the-lake-with-family-and-friends.-he-loved-to-have-the-children-there-and-teach-them-his-love-of-fishing-and-watch-them-enjoy-many-activities-and-fun-in-the-area.-fuzzy-was-a-talented-craftsman.-anything-from-home-remodels-to-custom-furniture-to-carving-fish%2C-his-talent-was-limitless.-in-addition-to-his-parents-fuzzy-was-predeceased-by-his-in-laws-dorothy-and-alfred-judge%2C-his-brother-fredrick-harris%2C-sisters-vivian-lobuglio%2C-dolores-harvey%2C-shirley-laxton-along-with-brothers-in-law-james-v.-judge-and-alfred-l.-judge-jr.-in-addition-to-his-wife%2C-he-is-survived-by-his-son-michael-harris-and-wife-tina-of-prospect%2C-daughter-kimberly-maloney-and-husband-john-of-stamford%2C-grandchildren-jennifer-and-fianc%C3%A9-jason%2C-staci-harris%2C-patrick.-samantha-and-john-jr.-maloney-as-well-as-brothers-richard-and-wife-betty-and-roger-of-tennessee%2C-sister-sandy-galliford-of-bethel%2C-brothers-in-law-edward-judge-and-wife-mary-of-stamford%2C-charles-and-wife-tina-of-trumbull%2C-sisters-in-law-mary-m.-judge-and-diane-m.-judge-of-stamford.-he-also-he-leaves-behind-his-many-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-friends%2C-neighbors-and-fishing-buddies.-the-family-will-receive-friends-from-3-to-6-p.m.-saturday%2C-april-2-at-the-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home%2C-104-myrtle-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-(203)-359-9999.-a-reception-and-celebration-of-life-will-take-place-this-summer-at-lake-bomoseen-at-a-date-to-be-determined.-to-send-on-line-condolences-to-the-family%2C-please-visit 2022-04-04 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/william-f.-polotaye%2C-sr.-william-(bill)-f.-polotaye%2C-sr.%2C-90%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-february-21%2C-2022-with-his-family-by-his-side.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-september-1%2C-1931-and-was-one-of-four-children-born-to-the-late-paul-and-katherine-loretta-flanigan-polotaye.-bill-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1948-and-served-in-the-u.s.-navy-from-1948-1952.-he-often-told-stories-of-traveling-the-world-and-was-incredibly-proud-to-serve-our-country.-he-lived-a-long-life-of-service-and-touched-many-lives-as-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-force-for-36-years.-he-was-a-third-degree-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus-and-always-enjoyed-spirited-conversations-with-his-friends-and-family.-bill-loved-spending-time-with-his-children%2C-grandchildren-and-great-grandchildren.-he-is-survived-by-his-son-william-polotaye%2C-jr.%2C-daughter-maureen-mullins-and-husband-bryan%2C-grandchildren-erin-gelormino-and-husband-mike%2C-casey-pessy-and-husband-joe%2C-bryan-mullins%2C-jamie-mullins%2C-william-polotaye-iii-and-wife-ashleigh%2C-and-stephen-polotaye%2C-as-well-as-his-great-grandchildren-charlie%2C-ryan%2C-grace%2C-and-addison.-bill-is-also-survived-by-his-sister-in-law-bridget-ormond%2C-as-well-as-many-nieces-and-nephews.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-bill-is-predeceased-by-his-loving-wife-shelia-polotaye%2C-daughter-shelia-polotaye%2C-and-siblings-paul-polotaye%2C-richard-p.-polotaye-and-jackie-polotaye.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-held-for-bill-on-saturday%2C-february-26%2C-2022%2C-at-our-lady-star-of-the-sea-church%2C-1170-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford-at-10%3A30-a.m.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-darien.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-contributions-may-be-made-to-the-tunnel-to-towers-foundation%2C-2361-hylan-boulevard%2C-staten-island%2C-ny-10306-or-www.t2t.org%2Fdonate.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-is-honored-to-assist-the-family-with-the-arrangements.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com. 2022-02-24 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/thomas-z.--grabowski%2C-age-74%2C-passed-on-february-13%2C-surrounded-by-his-family-in-stamford%2C-ct.-tom-was-a-loving%2C-thoughtful%2C-and-sentimental-man-with-a-great-sense-of-humor.-a-family-man-and-well-respected-member-of-his-community%2C-tom-served-the-city-where-he-was-born-as-a-stamford-police-officer-for-36-years.-tom-took-pride-in-his-career%2C-where-he-worked-as-an-officer-but-also-as-an-undercover-detective-with-the-narcotics-department.-he-attended-criminology-school-in-new-york-city-and-even-delivered-a-baby-for-a-neighbor-while-off-duty.-passionate-about-the-new-york-yankees-and-race-cars%2C-tom-shared-many-great-memories-with-his-children-and-grandchildren-at-baseball-games-and-daytona-speedway.-tom-made-it-a-point-to-treat-his-family-to-special-outings-such-as-the-rockettes-at-radio-city-music-hall-followed-by-an-italian-meal-at-one-of-his-favorite-restaurants.-a-collector-of-momentos%2C-he-was-particularly-interested-in-his-robust-silver-coin-collection%2C-which-he-often-gifted-to-his-grandchildren-on-holidays.-tom-was-active-up-until-the-last-few-weeks-of-his-time-here%2C-going-about-his-routine-by-frequenting-the-corner-store-to-play-his-numbers-and-then-eating-breakfast-or-lunch-with-his-friends-at-speedy-donuts-in-norwalk.-tom-is-survived-by-his-two-daughters%2C-melissa-grabowski-and-kely-grabowski%2C-both-of-bonita-springs%2C-fl.-tom-is-also-loved-and-remembered-by-his-five-grandchildren%2C-whom-he-leaves-behind-with-very-special-childhood-memories%2C-gabrielle-tomas-(tripuzzi)-and-her-husband-carmelo-tomas%2C-angela-tripuzzi%2C-giuliana-tripuzzi%2C-francesco-tripuzzi%2C-and-grace-grabowski.-tom-is-also-predeceased-by-sister-janice-grabowski-christie-and-nieces-and-nephews.-our-dad%2C-papa%2C-and-brother-will-forever-be-in-our-hearts.-rest-in-paradise-papa-tom.-a-visitation-and-celebration-of-tom's-life-will-be-held-at-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct-on-monday%2C-march-21st-from-9-11-am-followed-by-a-prayer-service.-burial-ceremony-will-be-at-spring-grove-cemetery-in-darien%2C-ct.-to-leave-an-expression-of-sympathy-for-the-family-online%2C-please-sign-the-family's-guestbook-at-www.bosakfuneralhomestamford.com-or-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome.. 2022-02-24 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/george-francis-whalen%2C-jr%2C-of-newtown%2C-passed-december-27%2C-after-a-long-battle-with-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-disease.-a-gregarious-man-with-a-warm-heart-and-an-engaging-sense-of-humor%2C-he-will-be-remembered-with-love-by-his-family-and-the-many-friends-he-made-during-a-life-well-lived.--george-was-born-to-george-francis-whalen%2C-sr%2C-and-catherine-haley-whalen-on-may-17%2C-1941.-he-grew-up-in-the-parkchester-section-of-the-bronx%2C-n.y.%2C-and-served-in-the-army-national-guard-of-new-york-from-1963-until-he-received-an-honorable-discharge-in-1969.-he-received-his-bachelor's-in-finance-and-master's-in-public-administration-at-western-connecticut-state-university-in-danbury%2C-conn.--after-a-career-in-corporate-finance-with-general-time%2C-ethan-allen%2C-and-perkin-elmer%2C-he-pursued-a-dream-and-at-39-years-of-age-became-an-officer-of-the-bethel-police-department.-he-studied-criminal-justice-at-penn-state%2C-and-in-january-1990-joined-the-stamford-police-department%2C-where-he-was-promoted-to-detective%2C-investigating-financial-crimes.-he-served-as-president-of-the-fairfield-county-detectives-conference-from-2005-to-2006.--george-is-survived-by-his-wife-of-41-years%2C-best-friend%2C-and-the-love-of-his-life-ellen-%E2%80%9Cellie%E2%80%9D-whalen.-they-enjoyed-retirement-together-on-main-street%2C-where-they-moved-in-april-1997.-george-is-also-survived-by-three-sons-and-their-families%3A-peter-and-maria-whalen%2C-of-carlisle%2C-penn.%2C-and-their-children%2C-patrick-and-claire%3B-murphy-and-eileen-whalen%2C-of-carmel%2C-n.y.%2C-and-their-children%2C-hailey-and-aidan%3B-james-whalen%2C-of-frisco%2C-texas%2C-and-his-children%2C-whitney-and-emily%3B-and-stepdaughter%2C-meghan-rice%2C-of-newtown.-the-grandchildren-all-spent-joyful-summers-on-main-street.--george-was-a-kind%2C-thoughtful%2C-and-loving-man-who-adored-his-family-and-freely-provided-help-to-those-in-need.-he-had-a-quick-wit-and-is-remembered-for-his-ready-supply-of-one-liners.-he-had-many-friends-in-all-walks-of-life.-in-later-years%2C-he-enjoyed-sitting-with-friends%2C-affectionately-known-as-%22the-ladies-of-the-order-of-the-general-store%22-on-saturday-mornings-at-the-newtown-general-store.-he-was-an-active-member-of-st-rose-of-lima-church-in-newtown.--a-wake-will-be-held-at-honan-funeral-home-on-tuesday%2C-january-4%2C-2022%2C-from-5-to-8-pm.-a-funeral-mass-will-be-celebrated-at-st-rose-of-lima-church%2C-46-church-hill-road%2C-on-wednesday%2C-january-5%2C-at-10%3A30-am.-for-those-unable-to-attend-in-person%2C-the-funeral-will-be-available-for-viewing-at-strosechurch.com%2Flive-stream.--donations%2C-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-may-be-made-to-the-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-association-connecticut-chapter%2C-200-executive-blvd-south%2C-%234b%2C-southington-ct-06489. 2022-02-24 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/joseph-falzetti-passed-away-on-november-16%2C-2021-at-the-age-of-88.-he-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct-on-september-11%2C-1933%2C-the-son-of-the-late-dominick-and-margaret-(franchina)-falzetti.-joseph-graduated-from-stamford-high-school%2C-class-of-1951.-he-was-a-u.s.-army-korean-war-veteran-having-proudly-served-from-1953-1955.-joseph-worked-for-the-city-of-stamford-as-a-police-officer-for-40-years%2C-where-he-was-promoted-to-detective-in-1967-and-lieutenant-in-1974%2C-a-position-he-kept-up-until-his-retirement-in-2000.-he-enjoyed-playing-golf%2C-working-out-at-the-tully-center-gym-and-visiting-cove-island.-he-always-looked-forward-to-spending-the-winter-months-in-florida-with-his-late-wife-susan%2C-going-to-hollywood-beach-and-the-hard-rock-casino%2C-and-playing-cards-with-friends.-he-is-survived-by-his-son-michael-falzetti-of-stamford-and-sister%2C-mary-la-blanc-of-monroe%2C-ct.-joseph-is-predeceased-by-his-wife-susan-(powrie)%2C-twin-children-richard-and-joanne%2C-brothers-chester%2C-dominick-and-emerico-(peko)%2C-sisters-clara-piro-and-jean-guarino.-a-graveside-service-will-be-held-on-monday%2C-november-22%2C-2021-at-11%3A00-a.m.-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery%2C-stamford.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours.-funeral-arrangements-were-made-under-the-direction-of-lacerenza-funeral-home%2C-8-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford.-to-leave-an-online-condolence%2C-please-visit-www.lacerenzafh.com. 2021-11-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/gerald-%22jerry%22-obuchowski-passed-away-peacefully-at-norwalk-hospital%2C-sunday-november-7%2C-2021-with-his-wife-and-eldest-grandson-by-his-side.-born-on-august-30%2C-1944-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-jerry-was-the-son-of-the-late-victor-and-catherine-obuchowski.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife-mary-anne-and-children-geri-toscano-and-her-husband-steven%2C-teresa-sclafani-and-her-husband-travis-and-daniel-obuchowski-and-his-wife-michele.-he-is-also-survived-by-six-grandchildren%2C-john-obuchowski-and-his-wife-kristi%2C-anthony-%22a.j.%22-toscano-and-his-wife-karime%2C-nicholas-toscano%2C-victoria-umbro-sclafani%2C-dominic-umbro-sclafani-and-adriana-sclafani-and-three-great-grandchildren%2C-kylie-genest%2C-jazelle-velez-and-mia-obuchowski%2C-and-his-brother-daniel-obuchowski-and-his-wife-elsa.-jerry-was-a-veteran-of-the-vietnam-war.-he-served-in-the-army-on-the-1st-infantry-division-and-was-honorably-discharged-in-august-1967.-jerry-also-served-dutifully-for-42-years-in-the-stamford-police-department%2C-where-he-retired-as-a-sergeant.-he-was-an-instructor-for-the-police-academy-and-also-served-as-the-vice-president-of-the-stamford-police-association-for-17-years.-he-received-many-awards-and-accolades-while-being-a-member-of-the-police-department.-all-of-his-accomplishments%2C-awards-and-recognition-did-not-compare-to-the-man-behind-it-all.-jerry-was-a-true-family-man-and-friend%2C-who-would-tell-anyone-he-could-that-his-greatest-accomplishment-in-his-life-was-his-family.-if-you-were-lucky-enough-to-know-him%2C-you-knew-how-much-of-a-loving-husband%2C-father%2C-grandfather%2C-great-grandfather%2C-brother-and-friend-he-truly-was.-he-was-a-selfless-man-who-would-do-anything-he-could-for-anyone-he-knew-just-to-put-a-smile-on-their-face.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-contributions-may-be-made-in-his-name-to-the%3A-vietnam-veterans-of-america%2C-https%3A%2F%2Fvva.org%2Fdonate%2F-.-family-will-receive-relatives-and-friends-on-tuesday%2C-november-16th-from-4-pm-to-8-pm-at-the-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue-in-stamford%2C-ct.-prayer-services-will-be-held-on-friday%2C-november-19th-at-10am-at-the-funeral-home.-interment-to-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-in-darien%2C-ct.-to-leave-an-expression-of-sympathy-for-the-obuchowski-family-online%2C-please-sign-the-guestbook-at-www.bosakfuneralhomestamford.com-or-visit-the-funeral-home-facebook-page-at-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome-. 2021-11-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/james-leon-odle-5%2F5%2F1923-james-leon-odle%2C-98%2C-of-charleston%2C-south-carolina%2C-husband-of-the-late-dorothy-geer-odle%2C-entered-into-eternal-rest-thursday%2C-june-10%2C-2021.-his-funeral-service-will-be-held-monday%2C-june-21%2C-2021-in-epworth-united-methodist-church%2C-1540-camp-road-at-10%3A00-a.m.-interment-will-be-at-holy-cross-cemetery.-arrangements-by-j.-henry-stuhr%2C-inc.-downtown-chapel.-lee-was-born-may-5%2C-1923-in-coeburn%2C-virginia%2C-son-of-the-late-melvin-harrison-odle-and-nolie-bitner-odle.-he-served-in-the-united-states-navy-as-a-radioman-first-class-during-wwii-and-the-korean-conflict.-he-received-a-presidential-unit-citation-%22for-exceptionally-meritorious-achievement-in-the-performance-of-outstanding-combat-service-against-enemy-forces-in-the-atlantic-ocean-area%22-and-received-a-bronze-star-with-ribbon-bar.-after-his-service-in-wwii%2C-lee-began-his-career-with-the-stamford%2C-ct-police-force-in-1945%2C-leaving-temporarily-to-serve-in-the-korean-war.-upon-his-return-he-continued-to-protect-and-serve-the-city-of-stamford-for-a-total-of-32-years%2C-including-a-promotion-to-lieutenant-detective.-lee-and-his-wife-dottie-were-founding-and-lifelong-members-of-epworth-united-methodist-church-where-they-served-faithfully-and-generously-for-over-30-years.-lee-will-always-be-remembered-for-his-leadership-and-contagious-spirit-for-the-pink-pig-barbeque-church-fundraiser%2C-well-known-throughout-folly-beach.-additionally%2C-both-lee-and-dottie-were-faithful-volunteers-at-the-james-island-outreach.-he-is-survived-by-his-daughters%2C-susan-odle-guglietta-(frank)-of-south-glastonbury%2C-ct%2C-and-judith-odle-medeiros-of-melrose%2C-ma%3B-son%2C-christopher-john-odle-(anne)-of-williamsburg%2C-va%3B-brother%2C-melvin-odle-of-spotsylvania%2C-pa%3B-eight-grandchildren-and-ten-great-grandchildren.-lee-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-devoted-wife-of-69-years%2C-dorothy%2C-two-sons%3A-robert-leon-odle-and-david-james-odle-and-10-siblings.-donations-may-be-made-in-memory-of-lee-to-epworth-united-methodist-church%2C-1540-camp-road%2C-charleston%2C-sc-29412-a-memorial-message-may-be-sent-to-the-family-by-visiting-our-website-at-www.jhenrystuhr.com.- 2021-06-21 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/bruce-dean-william%2C-lifelong-stamford-resident-passed-away-peacefully-on-saturday%2C-march-6%2C-2021.-he-was-born-on-may-10%2C-1928-to-the-late-harry-richard-and-margaret-williams.--bruce-served-as-one-of-stamford%E2%80%99s-finest-on-the-stamford-police-department-for-41-years%2C-beginning-with-badge134-on-august-1%2C-1956-and-he-retired-wearing-badge-3-on-august-2%2C-1996.-he-was-a-foot-and-vehicle-patrol-office%2C-traffic-control-officer%2C-police-dispatcher%2C-motor-pool-officer-and-abandoned-vehicle-officer.-many-rippowam-high-school-students-also-remember-officer-bruce-williams-working-their-campus-throughout-the-1970%E2%80%99s-as-well-as-patrolling-the-friendly%E2%80%99s-parking-lot-on-high-ridge-road-on-weekend-evenings.-bruce-and-his-wife%2C-adele%2C-were-married-67-years-and-opened-their-home-to-foster-children-of-all-ages%2C-ethnicities%2C-and-races.-approximately-250-children-were-successfully-adopted-by-loving-families-after-spending-weeks-to-years-with-the-williams-family.-since-1985%2C-bruce-was-a-member-of-union-lodge-5-a.f.-%26-a.m.--prior-to-becoming-a-police-officer%2C-bruce-served-in-the-u.s.-army-and-was-employed-by-armour-%26-co%2C-rings-end-fuel%2C-and-hoffman-fuel.--bruce-is-survived-by-his-children%2C-bruce-d.-williams%2C-jr.%2C-cynthia-lee-williams-(daniel-e.)%2C-barbara-adele-mcavoy-(michael)%2C-and-charles-john-williams%3B-his-grandchildren-tracy-lee-skiba%2C-kelly-lyne-roche%2C-and-terri-lynn-kuffner-(chad)%3B-his-great-grandchildren%2C-prestin-skiba%2C-camryn-skiba%2C-morgan-skiba%2C-and-bethany-mcavoy%3B-as-well-as-many-nieces-and-nephews.--bruce-is-predeceased-by-his-wife-adele%2C-his-brothers-james-russell-williams-(retired-city-of-stamford-fire-fighter)%2C-wray-lozier-williams%2C-harry-%E2%80%9Crichard%E2%80%9D-williams-jr.%2C-samuel-albert-%E2%80%9Cburt%E2%80%9D-williams%3B-sisters-jaqueline-%E2%80%9Cjackie%E2%80%9D-alberta-schull-and-margaret-%E2%80%9Cpeggy%E2%80%9D-eliza-piche.--all-services-are-private.--if-you-would-like-to-leave-a-condolence-message-online-please-visit-the-family-guestbook-to-share-memories-with-his-family-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome.- 2021-04-03 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/richard-j.-moavero%2C-sr.-richard-john-(%22moe%22)-moavero-sr.%2C-81%2C-lifelong-stamford-resident%2C-and-1956-stamford-high-school-graduate%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-january-6%2C-2021.-richard-was-one-of-two-children-born-to-the-late-louis-moavero-and-catherine-(stramandinoli)-moavero.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-brother-louis-moavero-jr.-he-is-survived-by-his-devoted-wife-of-57-years%2C-frances-pascale-moavero-and-their-two-children-richard-john-moavero-jr.-and-his-wife-francene%2C-arlene-moavero-and-todd-kane%2C-along-with-his-grandchildren%2C-brittany-moavero-and-david-baker%2C-richard-(rj)-john-moavero-iii%2C-and-morgan-arvoy.-richard-is-also-survived-by-his-brother-in-law-and-sister-in-law%2C-frank-madden-and-marie-pascale-madden%2C-as-well-as-by-nephews-richie-and-wife%2C-joanne-moavero-and-randy-and-wife%2C-gigi-moavero.-he-also-leaves-behind-nieces-kathleen-and-mary-jo-madden-and-several-great-nieces-and-nephews.-richard-began-his-baseball-career-early%2C-playing-at-the-old-vine-road-field-where-he-helped-his-team-win-the-1951-little-league-world-series.-he-then-went-on-to-stand-out-for-stamford-high-school-before-getting-drafted-by-the-baltimore-orioles-in-1957.-following-his-baseball-career%2C-richard-became-a-police-officer-where-he-served-for-29-years.-richard-also-dedicated-his-time-coaching-in-stamford-babe-ruth-league%2C-and-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-old-timers-association.-he-enjoyed-time-with-friends-on-the-golf-course%2C-eating-dinner-tuesday-night-at-the-italian-center-men's-club%2C-and-watching-his-grandchildren-in-multiple-activities.-he-was-also-a-member-of-the-knight-of-columbus%2C-st.-augustine-council-%2341.-other-pastimes-included-watching-the-new-york-yankees%2C-attending-weekly-mass%2C-and-watching-the-game-show-network.-his-family-welcomes-all-friends-and-relatives-on-saturday%2C-january-9th-from-9-a.m.-to-10%3A30-a.m.-at-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-in-stamford%3B-followed-by-a-mass-of-christian-burial-at-11-a.m.-at-the-church-of-saint-cecilia%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-in-stamford.-his-interment-will-be-at-st.-john-cemetery%2C-in-darien.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-consider-making-a-donation-in-his-memory-to-the%3A-allyson-rioux-memorial-foundation%2C-po-box-17297%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06907.-in-compliance-with-state-mandates-and-the-safety-of-all-those-attending-his-funeral-services%2C-it-is-mandatory-to-wear-face-coverings-and-maintain-social-distancing.-if-you-would-like-to-leave-a-condolence-message-online%2C-please-visit-the-family-guestbook-to-share-memories-with-his-family-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome. 2021-01-08 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/officer-kelley-was-appointed-a-supernumerary-stamford-police-officer-on-december-26%2C-1923-and-he-was-appointed-a-regular-stamford-police-officer-on-january-15%2C-1931.-on-july-1%2C-1937-he-became-a-member-of-the-motorcycle-motor-patrol-squad.--on-friday%2C-july-8%2C-1938%2C-at-5%3A30-am%2C-he-was-on-duty-riding-his-motorcycle-on-jefferson-street-when-his-bike-skidded-throwing-him-against-the-front-bumper-of-a-light-delivery-truck.-he-died-instantly-of-multiple-injuries.--officer-kelley-celebrated-his-39-birthday-the-night-before-his-death.-officer-kelley-served-more-than-6-years-as-a-regular-stamford-police-officer-and-more-than-13-years-including-his-service-as-a-supernumerary-police-officer.-he-was-survived-by-his-wife%2C-katherine-kelley%2C-his-son%2C-george-kelley%2C-his-parents%2C-mr.-%26-mrs.-michael-kelley%2C-three-sisters-and-five-brothers. 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/officer-schlechtweg-was-appointed-a-stamford-police-officer-on-december-22%2C1924.-two-years-later%2C-in-1926%2C-he-became-a-member-of-the-motorcycle-motor-patrol-squad.--on-thursday%2C-may-26%2C-1938-at-9%3A00am-officer-schlechtweg-was-on-duty-riding-his-police-motorcycle-on-east-main-street-(noroton-hill-or-post-road)-near-courtland-ave-when-a-car-struck-him.-after-sliding-46-feet-across-the-post-road%2C-on-his-motorcycle%2C-he-was-taken%2C-via-the-%22police-ambulance%22-to-stamford-hospital.-he-died%2C-without-ever-regaining-consciousness%2C-at-10%3A20pm%2C-due-to-a-compound-fracture-of-the-skull.--officer-schlechtweg-was-41-years-old-at-the-time-of-his-death%2C-having-served-more-than-13-years-on-the-stamford-police-department.-he-was-a-military-veteran-having-served-in-the-united-states-navy-during-%22the-world-war%22-(wwi).-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-andrew-l.-schlechtweg%2C-former-first-selectman-of-stamford.-he-was-survived-by-his-wife%2C-lillian-schlechtweg%2C-a-daughter-hope-v.-schlechtweg%2C-and-his-mother%2C-mrs.-freida-schlechtweg-waleron. 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/officer-troy-was-appointed-a-stamford-police-officer-on-march-26%2C-1958.-on-thursday%2C-july-7%2C-1960-at-9%3A36pm%2C-officer-troy-and-his-partner-were-called-to-an-armed-robbery-at-the-skipper-bar-and-restaurant-on-main-street.--a-witness-pointed-out-where-the-robber-ran.-the-officers-chased-after-him.-they-ran-down-an-alley-behind-main-street%2C-near-greyrock-place.-the-armed-robber%2C-hiding-on-a-second-floor-porch%2C-was-found-by-officer-troy.-the-robber-was-on-a-partially-shielded-metal-stairwell-on-the-second-floor.-officer-troy-was-on-the-roof-below-him-giving-chase-when-the-robber-shot-down-at-him.-officer-troy-returned-fire-emptying-his-revolver.-officer-troy-was-shot-in-the-chest-and-abdomen.-after-being-shot%2C-he-slid-off-the-roof-to-the-ground-and-crawled-under-a-truck-for-cover.-upon-hearing-the-gunshots%2C-his-partner-ran-back-finding-him.--troy-was-taken-to-the-hospital-and-died-at-10%3A02pm-from-his-injuries.-when-the-robber-was-subsequently-captured%2C-on-a-later-day%2C-it-was-discovered-that-he-was-shot-once-in-the-leg-by-officer-troy.-the-robber-had-taken-%2475.00-to-%24100.00-in-proceeds-from-the-liquor-store.--officer-troy-was-27-years-old-at-the-time-of-his-death%2C-having-served-over-two-years-as-a-stamford-police-officer.-he-was-survived-by-his-wife%2C-rose-consentino-troy%2C-his-three-children%2C-diane-(3yrs)%2C-doreen-(4yrs)%2C-%26-david-jr.-(6-mos)%2C-his-mother%2C-bridget-troy%2C-two-brothers-and-four-sisters. 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-officer-mcnamara-was-appointed-a-stamford-police-officer-on-september-3%2C-1969.-on-tuesday%2C-december-18%2C-1973-at-3%3A00pm%2C-officer-mcnamara-and-his-partner-were-dispatched-to-an-armed-robbery-at-tower-liquor-on-washington-blvd.--a-man-held-up-the-clerk-at-gunpoint.-he-then-took-the-clerk%2C-at-gunpoint%2C-out-of-the-rear-door-of-the-liquor-store.-witnesses-called-the-police.-the-robber-was-in-the-hotel-hazelton-lobby-(near-tower-liquor)-when-officer-mcnamara's-partner-entered-the-hotel.-his-partner-saw-the-robber-holding-the-clerk-at-gunpoint.-the-robber-stepped-back-a-few-steps-and-pointed-his-gun-at-the-officer.-the-officer-shot-at-the-armed-robber-hitting-him-in-the-arm-causing-him-to-fall-to-the-ground.-at-that-moment-the-officer-saw-another-gun-out-of-the-corner-of-his-eye.-thinking-it-was-another-suspect-the-officer-fired%2C-hitting-officer-mcnamara-in-the-chest.-officer-mcnamara-apparently-approached-from-a-small-room-off-the-hotel-lobby-to-gain-a-better-angle-on-the-suspect.-his-partner-in-the-heat-of-the-moment-mistook-his-identity-as-another-armed-suspect.--officer-mcnamara-was-rushed-to-stamford-hospital-where-he-died-in-surgery-from-his-wounds-(4%3A17pm).-the-armed-robber-had-taken-%24100.00-and-three-bottles-of-liquor-from-the-liquor-store.-officer-mcnamara's-partner%2C-who-he-had-worked-with-as-a-team-since-they-both-became-police-officers-in-1969%2C-was-cleared-of-any-wrong-doing%2C-as-the-shooting-of-officer-mcnamara-was-classified-as-accidental.--officer-mcnamara-was-31-years-old-at-the-time-of-his-death-having-served-over-four-years-as-a-stamford-police-officer.-he-was-a-four-year-veteran-of-the-united-states-navy.-he-was-survived-by-his-wife%2C-patricia-ann-greco-mcnamara%2C-a-daughter%2C-laurie-ann-mcnamara%2C-a-son%2C-keith-mcnamara%2C-his-mother%2C-mary-armadi-mcnamara%2C-two-sisters-and-two-brothers 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/dod%3A-8%2F1%2F2023 2023-10-17 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/william-a.-munrow%2C-80.-a-long-time-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct-and-spring-hill%2C-florida-died-at-his-home-on-tuesday%2C-january-20%2C-2015.-mr.-munrow-was-born-on-december-29%2C-1934-in-stamford-and-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-william-and-mary-munrow%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-his-2-nieces-lori-and-terry-aguire.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-dorothy-of-57-years.-his-four-children-william-munrow-and-his-wife-lisa%2C-cathy-rotondo-and-her-husband-randy%2C-carolyn-ligi-and-her-husband-mike%2C-and-brian-munrow-and-his-wife-lauren-and-11-grandchildren.-he-also-leaves-behind-two-sisters-edith-aguire-and-barbara-nagot.-william-was-a-retired-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-and-served-in-the-us-navy.-he-was-an-avid-golfer-and-bowler.-you-can-always-count-on-him-for-a-good-laugh-and-was-there-for-support.-he-was-the-best-father-and-grandfather-anyone-could-ask-for.-he-will-be-truly-missed-by-all.-prevatt-funeral-home%2C-7709-state-road-52%2C-hudson%2C-florida-34667%2C-phone-727-863-3700%2Cfax%23-(727)-862-9119--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our-sympathy-store. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/frank-w.-longo-frank-w.-longo%2C-formerly-of-stamford-passed-away-on-friday%2C-january-19%2C-2018-at-bridgeport-hospital.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-may-28%2C-1940-to-the-late-gerald-and-ann-(panapada)-longo.-frank-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school.-he-served-in-the-us-army-during-the-korean-war.-upon-his-return-from-the-military%2C-frank-established-his-career-in-the-city-of-stamford-as-a-police-officer-and-then-transitioned-to-the-detective-bureau%2C-where-he-worked-in-all-divisions.-during-his-tenure-in-law-enforcement%2C-frank-was-recognized-for-exemplary-work-and-dedicated-service-to-the-stamford-community.-frank-had-an-appreciation-for-special-interests-and-tried-to-influence-others-to-share-them.-a-car-enthusiast-who-was-fascinated-by-the-evolution-of-the-industry-and-took-to-the-road-each-day-as-if-it-were-his-first-day-of-driving.-he-had-a-passion-for-fine-dining-and-hosting-others-to-special-dinners-at-his-favorite%2C-personally-selected-restaurants-throughout-fairfield-and-westchester-counties.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-aida-calandrelli-longo-of-bridgeport%2C-his-sons%2C-gerald-f.-longo-and-his-spouse-douglas-b.-mayhew-of-norwalk-and-paul-c.-longo-and-his-wife-sharon-longo-of-darien%2C-a-sister-geraldine-flemming-and-her-husband-bill-flemming-of-stamford%2C-as-well-as-his-grandchildren%2C-kaitlyn-and-sarah-longo-of-darien-and-his-former-wife%2C-barbara-a.-(cologero)-fidelibus.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford-on-saturday-morning%2C-january-27%2C-2018-from-8%3A00-10%3A00-a.m.-with-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-a.m.-at-the-basilica-of-st.-john-the-evangelist-rc-church%2C-279-atlantic-street%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-rc-cemetery%2C-darien.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/healy%2C-frank-j.-%22josh%22-frank-j.-healy%2C-83%2C-known-to-everyone-as-%22josh%22%2C-beloved-husband-of-frances-czyr-healy%2C-of-buddy-lane%2C-portland%2C-died-sunday%2C-(february-4%2C-2007)-in-middlesex-hospital.-josh-was-born-in-stamford%2C-march-3%2C-1923%2C-a-son-of-the-late-frank-and-anna-o'neil-healy%2C-he-had-lived-in-stamford%2C-ivoryton%2C-and-ridgefield-before-moving-to-portland-five-years-ago.-he-had-been-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-for-28-years-until-his-retirement-in-1974.-he-was-a-veteran-of-world-war-ii-having-served-in-the-u.s.-army-and-was-a-parishioner-of-the-church-of-saint-mary.-on-the-job-and-in-his-personal-life%2C-josh-was-a-gentleman%2C-a-very-fair%2C-happy-person-who-treated-everyone-equally.-he-was-a-person-who-found-the-good-in-everybody-and-because-of-these-fine-qualities-he-was-well-liked-by-everyone.-he-was-an-avid-gardener-who-loved-to-play-golf.-he-was-always-upbeat-and-was-able-to-find-humor-in-everything.-josh-loved-his-family%2C-his-wife-frances%3B-his-daughter%2C-lynn-bruneau-and-her-husband%2C-jeffrey-of-seymour%3B-his-grandchildren%2C-jeffrey-j.-bruneau%2C-meghan-h.-bruneau%2C-and-kristen-e.-healy%3B-his-sister%2C-marienne-fahey-of-darien%3B-his-brother%2C-william-j.-healy-and-his-wife%2C-lillian-of-litchfield%3B-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-beloved-son%2C-brian-f.-healy.-his-family-will-receive-relatives-and-friends-in-the-portland-memorial-funeral-home%2C-231-main-st.%2C-portland%2C-thursday-from-4---6-p.m.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-saturday-at-11-a.m.-in-the-church-of-saint-mary%2C-portland.-interment-will-be-private.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-josh's-family-requests-that-gifts-in-his-memory-be-sent-to-the-american-cancer-society%2C-538-preston-ave.%2C-meriden%2C-ct-06450-or-to-the-church-of-saint-mary%2C-51-freestone-ave.%2C-portland%2C-ct-06480.-www.portlandmemorialfh.com.---to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our-sympathy-store. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ronald-florre--passed-away-quietly-at-home-in-rutland-dec.-7%2C-2011%2C-after-a-long-battle-with-lung-cancer.--ron-was-born-in-peterborough%2C-n.h.%2C-on-jan.-4%2C-1942.-he-was-a-graduate-of-peterborough-high-school.-after-graduation%2C-he-joined-the-u.s.-air-force%2C-where-he-served-for-four-years-in-both-the-u.s-and-japan.-he-was-honorably-discharged-in-1964.--he-then-moved-to-westchester-county%2C-n.y.%2C-where-he-pursued-a-career-in-electromechanical-drafting-until-1971.-he-joined-the-stamford%2C-conn.%2C-police-department.-during-his-time-in-the-police-department%2C-ron-acquired-a-bachelor's-degree-in-behavioral-science-and-criminal-justice-from-iona-college-in-new-rochelle%2C-n.y.%2C-and-was-also-a-member-of-the-swat-team.-he-served-proudly-for-seven-years-but-due-to-an-on-the-job-injury%2C-was-forced-into-medical-retirement.--having-retired-from-the-police-department%2C-ron-returned-to-mechanical-engineering-as-a-consultant-until-retiring-in-2006.--ron-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-36-years%2C-carol-ruggiri-florre%3B-and-four-children%2C-nichole-cuscuna-and-husband-rocco-of-stamford%2C-conn.%2C-suzanne-gabriele-and-husband-danny-of-greenwich%2C-conn.%2C-sue-ruggiri-of-middletown%2C-conn.%2C-and-james-ruggiri-and-wife-nancy-of-shelton%2C-conn.-he-is-also-survived-by-two-sisters%2C-elaine-carney-and-husband-tom-of-yonkers%2C-n.y.%2C-and-phyllis-o'donnell-and-husband-tom-of-rochester%2C-n.y.-ron-also-will-be-greatly-missed-by-nine-grandchildren%2C-kristie-buzzeo%2C-ryan-mitcherlich%2C-victoria-camber%2C-luca%2C-lara-and-ava-gabriele%2C-and-samantha%2C-victoria-and-rocco-cuscuna%3B-and-three-great-grandchildren%2C-olivia-and-anthony-bernstein%2C-and-aleena-skinner%3B-also-by-several-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-anthony-and-bella-florre-of-peterborough%2C-n.h.--ron-loved-spending-time-with-the-family%2C-working-out-in-the-yard-and-garden%2C-playing-guitar%2C-shooting-his-guns-at-the-range%2C-reading-and-was-an-excellent-bowler. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/leroy-a.-demarest-apr-30%2C-1939-jul-17%2C-2020.-we-are-sad-to-announce-that-our-beloved-father%2C-grandfather%2C-and-great-grandfather-roy-demarest%2C-81-has-passed-away-in-the-family-home-under-the-care-of-granddaughter-shay-brock-on-jul.-17%2C-2020.-roy-was-a-wonderful-man-who-loved-fishing%2C-polka-music-and-walking-on-the-beach-with-his-grandchildren.-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-leroy-and-mary-demarest-and-was-also-preceded-in-death-by-his-brother-robert.-roy-retired-from-the-stamford-conn.-police-department-with-over-24-years-of-service-and-was-also-a-veteran-of-the-united-stated-navy.-he-loved-the-ny-yankees-but-his-number-one-hobby-was-to-spend-time-with-his-family.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife-of-50-years-denise-demarest%3B-his-daughters-suzanna-demarest-shepherd-and-her-husband-stephen%2C-laura-demarest-sucic-and-her-husband-christopher%2C-jen-hirschberg-and-her-husband-dan%3B-his-grandchildren-shay-brock-and-her-husband-sherman%2C-andrew-demarest-and-dane-hirschberg%3B-great-grandchildren-caleb%2C-colton%2C-and-nolan-brock-and-brae-demarest.-service-is-being-held-at-the-national-cemetery-in-chattanooga%2C-tn-receiving-full-recognition-of-his-service-to-the-military-and-police-department.-roy-demarest-was-the-most-loving-and-dedicated-man-anyone-could-have-asked-to-know.-his-memory-will-forever-live-on-in-the-care-and-compassion-he-showed-and-taught-to-the-ones-he-loved-most.-from-your-loving-granddaughter%3A-don't-tell-me-to-be-okay%2C-when-it-was-just-yesterday.-yesterday-when-you-held-my-hand%2C-picked-me-up-from-where-i-would-land.-told-me-to-be-the-best-i-could-be%2C-to-just-be-and-love-me-for-me.-don't-tell-me-how-to-grieve%2C-because-i-never-wanted-you-to-leave.-how-do-i-move-on%2C-when-you-were-always-my-song%3F-how-do-i-love-again-so-deep%2C-when-your-voice-use-to-talk-me-to-sleep.-who-do-i-care-for-now%2C-when-all-i-can-do-is-frown.-don't-tell-me-he's-in-a-better-place%2C-because-that-void-still-has-a-space.-the-void-i-was-left-when-i-lost-you%2C-is-far-worst-than-any-one-person-can-do.-you-raised-me-up-to-be-me%2C-and-i-cared-for-you-as-you-did-me.-i-love-you-more-than-my-heart-can-say-i-wish-i-had-just-one-more-day.-one-more-day-to-say%2C-thank-you-for-every-single-day.-thank-you-for-being-my-rock%2C-thank-you-for-just-being-my-pop.-i-will-love-you-always-papa.-love%2C-shay-brock-- 2021-11-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/lucky-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-rhonda%3B-children%2C-scott%2C-carly%2C-and-dana%3B-his-sister%2C-karen-kleinegger%2C-her-husband-steve-and-their-daughter-nicole-of-chester%2C-ny-and-his-step-brother-hanz-weber%3B-his-sister-in-law-denise-and-their-children-ali-and-caroline.-he-is-preceded-in-death-by-his-mother%2C-yara-weber.--lucky-was-born-on-march-22%2C-1955-in-brazil.-as-a-teenager%2C-he-moved-to-stamford%2C-ct-and-graduated-from-westhill-high-school-in-stamford-in-1974.-he-later-exhibited-his-love-for-the-city-by-graduating-from-the-police-academy-and-becoming-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department.-lucky-served-as-a-stamford-police-officer-for-over-20-years.-being-a-police-officer-was-lucky's-heart-and-soul%3B-he-loved-nothing-more-than-to-share-stories-from-his-years-on-the-job%2C-and-catching-up-with-buddies-from-the-department.--in-lucky's-spare-time%2C-he-enjoyed-planting-vegetables-in-his-garden-and-working-on-miscellaneous-projects-throughout-the-house.-lucky-also-found-a-big-joy-in-cooking%2C-making-sure-everyone-left-his-home-with-a-full-stomach.-he-also-loved-to-spend-time-trying-out-new-restaurants-with-family-and-friends-and-would-use-any-excuse-to-go-out-to-eat.-lucky-would-give-the-shirt-off-his-back-to-anyone-he-met-and-made-everyone-feel-like-family.--friends-and-family-are-invited-to-calling-hours-thursday%2C-july-30th-from-4%3A00pm-8%3A00pm-at-spadaccino-%26-leo-p.-gallagher-%26-son-community-funeral-home%2C-315-monroe-turnpike%2C-monroe%2C-ct-06468.-please-adhere-to-covid-guidelines-and-wear-a-mask-upon-arrival.--in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-consider-making-a-memorial-donation-to-an-animal-rescue-of-your-choice%2C-as-lucky-was-a-tremendous-animal-lover. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/alonzo-breece-passed-away-peacefully-on-thursday%2C-october-24%2C-2013.-he-was-born-on-june-17%2C-1940-in-wade%2C-north-carolina%2C-son-of-the-late-willie-and-josephine-breece.-alonzo-was-a-law-enforcement-officer-with-the-city-of-stamford-until-his-retirement.-he-was-married-to-georgia-elliott-breece-of-bridgeport%2C-ct.-in-addition-to-his-devoted-wife%2C-he-is-survived-by-one-son%3B-keetron-breece%2C-one-daughter%3B-kelley-breece-ellis-(-jerome)%2C-two-grandchildren%3B-jordan-and-jaylen-ellis%2C-two-brothers%3B-frank-breece-and-clarence-breece%2C-six-sisters%3B-melvina-johnson%2C-georgia-m.-english%2C-arena-breece%2C-allyne-mcmillian%2C-eula-price%2C-leana-thomas-(robert)-and-many-loving-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-cousins-and-friends.-calling-hours-will-be-held-on-wednesday%2C-october-30%2C-2013-from-9%3A00-am---11%3A00-am%2C-followed-by-a-service-of-celebration-at-11%3A00-am-at-wilson-memorial-church-of-god-in-christ%2C-164-richmond-hill-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-will-follow-at-spring-grove-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct.-arrangements-entrusted-to-downer-funeral-home.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/edward-l.-baldasty%2C-78%2C-of-stuart-fl-and-previously-of-stamford-and-bethel-ct-passed-away-unexpectedly-but-peacefully-at-home-on-april-11%2C-2020.-edward-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct-on-july-28%2C-1941%2C-son-of-late-edward-and-catherine-(donahue)-baldasty.-he-was-retired-after-a-30-year-career-as-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford.-he-was-a-five-year-air-force-veteran-prior-to-that.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-56-years%2C-patricia-(drenchen)-baldasty-of-stuart-fl%3B-son%2C-michael-baldasty-and-wife-brandi-of-stuart-fl%3B-daughter-deborah-dachenhausen-and-husband-ed-of-danbury-ct%3B-grandchildren-brianna-and-tyler-dachenhausen-of-danbury-ct%3B-and-leah-baldasty-and-sam-pipes-of-stuart-fl%3B-his-sister-judith-walsh-of-stamford-ct%3B-sister-in-law-elin-oudheusden-of-center-valley%2C-pa%3B-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-sister-barbara-lane-and-brother-richard-donahue.-he-loved-photography-and-was-an-avid-fan-of-the-new-england-patriots-and-uconn-huskies-women's-basketball-teams.-memorial-services-for-mr.-baldasty-will-be-held-at-a-time-to-be-announced-and-there-are-no-calling-hours.--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our-sympathy-store.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/louis-f.-zaccardo-74-of-ft.-lauderdale%2C-fla.%2C-and-previously-of-stamford-and-new-york-city%2C-passed-away-on-june-29%2C-2010-at-home-surrounded-by-his-family-after-a-short-battle-with-cancer.-louis-was-born-in-stamford%2C-october-31%2C-1935%2C-son-of-the-late-dr.-dominic-a.-and-grace-a.-zaccardo.-louis-was-very-proud-to-be-one-of-the-youngest-korean-war-combat-veterans-serving-with-the-25th-infantry-division.-he-was-decorated-for-his-actions-and-awarded-the-combat-infantryman's-medal.-after-his-army-discharge%2C-he-served-for-six-years-with-the-stamford-police-department.-he-then-joined-the-new-york-city-police-department-from-which-he-retired.-upon-his-retirement%2C-he-pursued-a-career-in-the-health-care-field-and-graduated-from-pace-university-as-a-registered-nurse.-he-practiced-nursing-in-new-york-city-and-later-in-the-ft.-lauderdale-area.-he-was-highly-respected-during-his-career-and-possessed-an-extremely-outgoing-personality.-louis-is-survived-by-his-children%2C-diane-martin%2C-catherine-zaccardo-of-margate%2C-fla.-and-thomas-zaccardo-of-ft.-lauderdale%2C-fla.%3B-his-five-grandchildren%3B-several-cousins%3B-nieces-and-nephews%3B-and-two-former-wives%2C-elizabeth-zaccardo-of-margate%2C-fla.-and-laura-bourhana-of-new-york-city.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-brothers%2C-dominic-zaccardo-and-his-wife%2C-carol-of-stamford-and-richard-zaccardo-and-his-wife%2C-janice-of-kensington%3B-his-sister%2C-marianne-violante-and-her-husband%2C-robert-of-yorktown-heights%2C-n.y.-all-services-were-private. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-a.-panuzzo-of-somers%2C-ny%2C-husband-of-roberta-m.-(vitti)-panuzzo%2C-passed-away-at-the-age-of-71-on-march-14%2C-2014.-born-in-brooklyn%2C-ny-on-november-6%2C-1942%2C-he-was-the-son-of-alfonso-and-annette-(dipalma)-panuzzo.-a-veteran-of-the-us-navy%2C-he-was-a-life-long-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-where-he-was-employed-with-the-stamford-police-department-for-29-years%2C-and-retired-as-a-sergeant-in-1997.-john-was-a-racing-enthusiast-and-enjoyed-many-weekends-at-raceway-park%2C-englishtown%2C-nj.-his-passion-for-racing-was-acknowledged-by-his-multiple-first-place-challenges-and-as-a-division-i-finalist-representing-the-corvette-challenge.-as-president-of-team-panuzzo%2C-he-was-well-known-throughout-the-raceway-community%2C-on-line-as-well-as-at-racetracks-in-the-area.-in-addition-to-his-wife-roberta%2C-john-is-survived-by-his-daughters%2C-tina-goldstein-and-regina-guss%2C-his-sister%2C-marie-genovese%2C-and-6-grandchildren%2C-stephen-kozal%2C-sydney-guss%2C-thomas-kozal%2C-callie-guss%2C-and-elizabeth-and-jerome-goldstein.-he-is-predeceased-by-his-son%2C-john-a.-panuzzo.-visiting-hours-will-be-held-at-the-horn-%26-thomes%2C-inc.-funeral-home%2C-83-east-main-street%2C-pawling%2C-ny-on-monday%2C-march-17th-from-4-8-pm.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-tuesday-at-10-am-at-st.-cecilia's-church%2C-1186-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-burial-will-follow-in-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-to--st.-jude-children's-research-hospital%2C-po-box-1000-dept-142%2C-memphis%2C-tn-38101-9908. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/michael-a.-wood-of-darien%2C-ct-passed-away-november-25th-following-a-long-illness.-born-july-29%2C-1949-in-stamford%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-george-a.-wood-jr.-and-wanda-v.-stamatel.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-caron-bott%3B-son%2C-christopher-wood-(marisa)-of-fishkill%2C-ny%3B-daughter%2C-lauren-wood-gacik-of-jupiter%2C-fl%2C-and-brother-mark-wood-(joanne)-of-fairfield%2C-ct.-he-is-also-survived-by-two-step-sons%2C-nicholas-anselmo-of-norwalk%2C-ct-and-christopher-anselmo-(nicole)-of-san-diego%2C-ca-and-three-grandchildren%2C-jacob-t.-wood%2C-dorothy-gacik-and-charlotte-gacik.-mike-grew-up-in-stamford-and-graduated-from-rippowam-high-school-in-1967-then-attended-j.-m.-wright-technical-school.-he-served-two-tours-from-1969-1970-in-viet-nam-in-the-us-army-as-a-sergeant-in-the-251%C2%B0-infantry-division%2C-dai-tieng.-he-was-a-decorated-soldier-and-a-purple-heart-recipient.-after-returning-home%2C-mike-worked-as-a-police-officer-for-25-years-with-the-city-of-stamford.-mike-was-a-lifetime-member-of-the-elks-club-899%2C-a-member-of-the-vfw%2C-disabled-veterans-association-and-the-american-legion-in-norwalk.-he-was-a-master-carpenter%2C-and-enjoyed-cooking%2C-gardening-and-working-on-his-classic-cars.-most-important-to-mike-was-being-with-his-family-and-friends.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours-and-burial-will-be-private.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/harold-calvin-westerfield%2C-jr.-september-19%2C-1947---september-18%2C-2020-it-is-with-great-sadness-the-family-of-retired-sergeant-harold-calvin-westerfield%2C-jr.%2C-better-known-as-%22cal%2C%22-age-72%2C-announces-his-passing-friday-morning-18-september-2020.-he-was-a-very-loving-husband%2C-father%2C-grandfather%2C-friend%2C-colleague-and-boss.-after-graduating-from-stamford-high-school%2C-and-subsequently-drafting-school-in-new-york-city%2C-cal-joined-the-united-states-air-force.-he-was-honorably-discharged-at-the-rank-of-sergeant.-from-there%2C-his-career-took-him-to-the-stamford-police-department-where-he-retired-after-serving-for-25-plus-years.-he-then-became-the-director-of-the-communications-%22911%22-center.-his-retirement-from-the-public-service-sector-led-him-to-then-become-the-estate-manager-for-a-home-in-greenwich%2C-ct.-he-was-an-avid-lover-of-model-trains-and-cross-word-puzzles%2C-enjoying-fine-cigars-and-spending-time-with-his-family-and-friends-including-his-five-german-shepherds.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife%2C-betsy-of-redding-ct%2C-daughter-kristina-and-husband-stephen-schnell-of-southbury%2C-ct%2C-daughter-lindsey-and-husband-damian-matera-of-redding%2C-ct%2C-son-steven-westerfield-and-desarae-stapp-of-north-richland-hills%2C-tx%2C-three-grandchildren-and-two-step-grandchildren.-he-was-a-man-of-great-wit%2C-charm%2C-and-one-who-was-ready-to-hand-out-advice-whether-solicited-or-not.-due-to-the-coronavirus%2C-a-celebration-of-life-will-be-scheduled-at-a-later-date.--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our-sympathy-store. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/clifton-e.-weed-eighty-year-old-clifton-eugene-(skip)-weed-long-time-stamford-ct-resident-and-beloved-husband-of-mary-ann-weed%2C-entered-into-eternal-rest-in-christ-on-17-june-2019-with-his-loving-family-by-his-side.-born-on-october-11-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-he-was-the-eldest-son-of-lester-a.-and-mary-ann-weed.-he-was-a-12th-generation-descendant-of-jonas-weed%2C-an-original-settler-of-stamford.-a-graduate-of-st.-basil-preparatory-high-school-in-1956%2C-he-then-attended-niagara-university-for-two-years.-he-later-married-the-love-of-his-life%2C-mary-ann-on-june-1%2C-1963.-in-1966-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department%2C-and-was-promoted-to-sergeant-in-1973.-he-continued-his-education-graduating-norwalk-community-college-with-an-associate's-degree-in-criminal-justice%2C-and-iona-college-in-new-rochelle%2C-new-york-with-a-bachelor-of-arts-in-general-studies-in-1976.-he-retired-as-a-sergeant-after-50-years-of-service-with-the-stamford-police-department-and-loved-helping-the-citizens-of-stamford.-his-police-service-could-be-summed-up-as-humble%2C-hard-working-and-driven-doing-the-best-he-could-with-pride-for-his-community.-he-was-the-foundation-of-his-family%2C-bringing-love%2C-strength-and-humor-to-them.-in-addition-to-his-wife%2C-clif-is-survived-by-his-three-children-and-their-spouses%3A-christopher-%26-amy-weed-of-monroe%3B-remi-%26-brian-grunow-of-milford%3B-gregory-%26-dana-weed-of-monroe%3B-and-six-grandchildren%3A-tyler%2C-caroline%2C-benjamin%2C-riley%2C-ethan-%26-evan.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-younger-brother-ralph-weed-%26-spouse-diana%3B-and-numerous-nieces-and-nephews.-the-family-wishes-to-thank-dr.-salvatore-del-prete-and-staff-at-the-bennett-cancer-center%2C-stamford-hospital%2C-and-dr.-antonios-katsigiannis-of-stamford-for-their-concerned-care-and-kind-treatment.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue-stamford%2C-ct%2C-on-saturday%2C-22-june-2019-at-8%3A30a.m.-and-processing-to-sacred-heart-church%2C-37-schuyler-ave-stamford%2C-ct-where-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-9%3A00a.m.-interment-will-follow-at-fairfield-memorial-park%2C-oaklawn-avenue-stamford%2C-ct.-the-family-will-receive-friends-at-the-funeral-home-on-friday%2C-21-june-2019-from-4%3A00p.m.-to-8%3A00p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-contributions-may-be-made-to-bennett-cancer-center%2C-at-stamford-hospital-or-the-st.-jude-children's-research-hospital.-for-online-condolences-please-visit-www.cognetta.com- 2020-12-26 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2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/theresa-ann-czarnecki-vitti%2C-age-51-passed-away-on-march-4%2C-2014%2C-at-stamford-hospital-following-a-long-courageous-battle-with-cancer.-terri-was-born-in-stamford%2C-connecticut-on-october-29%2C-1962.-terri-attended-stamford-high-school-and-obtained-an-associate's-degree-from-norwalk-community-college.-terri-then-continued-her-education-and-received-a-bachelor's-degree-from-the-university-of-phoenix.-beginning-in-april-1985-terri-joined-the-stamford-police-department-and-was-promoted-to-sergeant-in-january-2002.-terri-had-been-assigned-too-many-different-positions-within-the-police-department-including-patrol%2C-youth-bureau%2C-communications%2C-internal-affairs%2C-street-narcotics-(cope)%2C-street-crime-unit-and-most-recently-as-the-supervisor-for-the-records-retention-division.-terri-was-still-an-active-member-of-the-department-at-the-time-of-her-death.-terri's-husband%2C-mark%2C-is-also-an-active-member-of-the-stamford-police-department.-terri-received-many-awards-and-letters-of-recognition-during-her-time-as-a-police-officer.-terri-was-known-affectionately-by-her-co-workers-and-people-she-knew-on-the-street-as-%22big-red%22-for-her-flowing-red-hair.-terri's-passions-included-playing-softball%2C-horses-and-enjoying-time-spent-vacationing-in-the-adirondacks-of-upstate-new-york.-she-is-survived-by-her-mother%2C-margaret-aylward-czarnecki%2C-her-sister-catherine-czarnecki-of-park-city%2C-utah-and-a-brother%2C-tommy-asbury-of-shawnee%2C-oklahoma.-terri-was-predeceased-by-her-father%2C-edward-czarnecki.-calling-hours-will-be-at-the-fred-d.-knapp-%26-son-funeral-home%2C-on-greenwich-avenue%2C-greenwich%2C-ct-from-4pm-to-8pm-on-friday-march-7%2C-2014.-a-funeral-mass-will-be-celebrated-at-st.-leo-parish%2C-24-roxbury-road%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-saturday-march-8%2C-2014-at-10am.-memorial-donations-can-be-made-in-terri's-name-to-pegasus-farm-31-peach-lake-road%2C-brewster%2C-ny-10509-- 2022-09-19 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/vincent-j.-ursone%2C-jr.%2C-90%2C-passed-peacefully-of-natural-causes-on-december-14%2C-2010-at-the-all-saints-catholic-nursing-home-in-jacksonville%2C-fla.-with-his-wife-of-64-years%2C-eleanor-and-his-daughter%2C-barbara-at-his-side.-vincent-was-born-to-italian-parents%2C-vincenzo-ursone%2C-sr.-and-adelaide-sementini-ursone-on-april-23%2C-1920%2C-in-stamford.-he-attended-st.-john's-school-and-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1938.-he-later-earned-a-b.s.-degree-from-iona-college-in-new-rochelle%2C-n.y.-and-later-a-masters-degree-in-criminal-justice.-vincent-served-on-the-stamford-police-force-for-more-than-25-years-and-was-promoted-to-captain-in-1970.-after-retiring-in-1974%2C-he-taught-criminal-justice-at-norwalk-community-college.-vincent-resided-in-stamford-for-64-years-and-then-moved-to-trumbull-for-17-years%2C-followed-by-a-move-to-allison-park%2C-pa.-to-join-his-family-until-moving-to-florida-in-january-of-2010.-vincent-loved-antique-and-classic-cars-and-any-and-all-things-italian.-he-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-knights-of-columbus%2C-an-usher-at-st.-cecilia's-church-and-a-member-of-the-italian-center.-he-was-a-devoted-husband%2C-father%2C-grandfather%2C-great-grandfather%2C-friend%2C-and-companion-all-who-knew-him.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-his-twin-sister-theresa%2C-and-his-brothers-frank-and-louis.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife%2C-eleanor%3B-daughters%2C-barbara-and-lynn%3B-grandchildren%2C-allegra%2C-noelle%2C-holly%2C-kristen%2C-jennifer%2C-and-andrew%3B-and-10-great-grandchildren.-a-memorial-mass-was-officiated-by-father-victor-navivelil-at-sacred-heart-church-in-jacksonville%2C-fla.-on-december-16%2C-2010-and-a-graveside-blessing-was-given-by-father-alberto-esposito-of-santa-maria-del-mar-of-flagler-beach-at-vincent's-interment-at-st.-mary's-cemetery%2C-korona%2C-fla.-on-december-28%2C-2010.-donations-may-be-made-in-his-memory-to-the-salvation-army-or-saint-vincent-de-paul-society. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/robert-charles-tymon-age-67%2C-of-bridgewater%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-april-14%2C-2009%2C-after-a-long%2C-courageous-battle-with-cancer.-he-is-survived-by-his-beloved-wife-of-almost-46-years%2C-ann-(culasso)-tymon.-born-in-stamford-on-may-17%2C-1941%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-robert-c.-and-marion-(lockwood)-tymon.-he-attended-stamford-schools%2C-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-the-class-of-1959%2C-and-was-a-member-of-the-1958-1959-state-champion-football-team.-sgt.-tymon-was-a-proud-40-year-veteran-of-the-stamford-police-dept.-serving-in-many-capacities-including-the-detective-bureau%2C-major-crime-squad%2C-marine-division%2C-and-s.w.a.t.-team.-he-was-involved-in-the-formation-of-the-stamford-rape-crisis-center.-sgt.-tymon-received-numerous-commendations-throughout-his-years-of-dedicated-service.-sgt.-tymon-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-association-and-of-st.-marguerite-bourgeoys-parish.-he-was-an-avid-bass-fisherman%2C-bird-enthusiast%2C-and-enjoyed-spending-time-with-his-cherished-friends-and-family.-in-addition-to-his-wife%2C-he-is-survived-by-two-sons%2C-robert-c.-tymon-and-his-wife-jacqueline%2C-and-mark-d.-tymon-and-his-wife-darcie%3B-a-daughter%2C-kelly-higgins-and-her-husband-edward%3B-grandchildren%2C-thayer%2C-alexandria%2C-bradley%2C-jake%2C-alexa%2C-ryan%2C-edward%2C-thomas%2C-daniel%2C-patrick-and-brendan%3B-his-twin-sister-rosemary-ferris%2C-sisters-marion-giordano-and-husband-phillip-and-dorothy-kowalski-and-husband-emil%2C-brother-in-law%2C-william-green-and-many-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-sister-shirlee-green%2C-his-sister-jean-baxter-and-husband-warren%2C-%26-his-brother-in-law%2C-john-ferris.-a-memorial-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-friday-(tomorrow)-at-10-a.m.-at-st.-marguerite-bourgeoys-church%2C-138-candlewood-lake-road%2C-brookfield%2C-ct.-the-family-will-receive-friends-following-the-mass-at-the-church.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-contributions-to-wind-over-wings%2C-a-wildlife-rehabilitation-and-education-center%2C-www.windoverwings.com%2C-22-old-road%2C-clinton%2C-ct-06413-or-st.-marguerite-church-building-and-development-fund%2C-138-candlewood-lake-road%2C-brookfield%2C-ct-06804.-jowdy-kane-funeral-home%2C-9-11-granville-ave.%2C-danbury-is-in-charge-of-arrangements. 2021-05-01 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/david-gerard-torpey%2C-58%2C-formerly-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-passed-away-sunday%2C-august-7%2C-2016%2C-in-westerly%2C-ri.-david-was-a-resident-of-stamford-for-43-years.-he-attended-stamford-schools.-he-also-attended-the-connecticut-police-academy-and%2C-after-graduating%2C-became-a-respected-police-officer-in-the-stamford-police-department.-he-served-stamford-for-20-plus-years-with-honor.-he-was-proud-to-continue-the-legacy-of-public-service-following-his-grandfather-as-well-as-several-uncles-in-law-enforcement.-he-lived-in-westerly-for-the-past-several-years%2C-where-he-was-fortunate-to-build-local-relationships-with-a-number-of-people.-he-is-survived-by%3B-two-older-brothers%2C-edward-and-his-wife-rachel-of-southbury%2C-ct%2C-and-mark-and-his-wife-joanne-of-bethel%2C-ct%3B-as-well-as-several-nieces-and-nephews.-visiting-hours-are-omitted.-the-private-burial-at-elmwood-cemetery-in-bethel%2C-ct-will-be-held-at-the-convenience-of-the-family.-gaffney-dolan-funeral-home%2C-59-spruce-st.%2C-westerly-is-in-charge-of-the-arrangements.-for-online-condolences-please-visit-www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/robert-j.-toner%2C-88%2C-died-peacefully-march-23%2C-2019-at-his-home-with-his-wife-at-his-side-in-castleton%2C-vt.-he-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct-january-23%2C-1931-the-son-of-thomas-j.-and-lillian-(turner)-toner.-robert-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1949.-in-that-same-year-he-enlisted-in-the-u.s.-marine-corps%2C-completing-basic-training-at-paris-island%2C-sc-and-advanced-infantry-training-at-camp-lejune%2C-nc.-while-serving-in-korea-he-was-promoted-to-ssgt-and-was-awarded-three-battle-stars.-mr.-toner-was-a-police-officer-and-detective-with-stamford%2C-ct-police-department-from-1955-until-his-retirement-in-1996.-he-was-a-member-of-rutland-american-legion-post-31%2C-rutland-vfw-and-the-marine-corps-league.-surviving-are-his-wife%2C-theresa-(brislin)-toner-of-castleton%2C-vt%2C-his-stepson-michael-kennedy-and-wife%2C-jessica-of-milton%2C-vt%3B-a-daughter%2C-patricia-dempsey-and-husband%2C-steve-of-bridgewater%2C-ct%3B-a-brother%2C-frank-toner-of-guilford%2C-ct%3B-two-grandsons%2C-matthew-freitag-and-douglas-freitag%3B-two-great-grandchildren%2C-canaan-and-jackson-freitag%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-a-son%2C-robert-toner-jr.-in-1996%3B-a-brother-and-a-sister.-a-funeral-service-will-be-held-tuesday%2C-april-2%2C-2019-at-11%3A00-a.m.-in-the-clifford-funeral-home-in-rutland%2C-vt.-burial-will-be-at-a-later-date-with-military-honors-in-vermont-veterans-cemetery-in-randolph.-arrangements-are-under-the-direction-of-clifford-funeral-home-in-rutland.-memorial-contributions-may-be-made-to-the-dodge-house%2C-95-crescent-st.%2C-rutland%2C-vt-05701- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/anthony-f.-tedesco---57%2C-of-stamford-passed-away-december-3%2C-2005.--he-was-the-beloved-husband-of-sandra-tedesco-and-devoted-father-of-a-daughter%2C-laura-tedesco-of-westport%2C-a-daughter-debbie-franco-and-her-husband-paul-franco-of-stamford%2C-a-son-tony-tedesco-and-his-wife-deanna-tedesco-of-stamford%2C-and-four-grandsons%2C-anthony-and-christopher-franco%2C-tony-and-jared-tedesco.-his-is-survived-by-several-cousins.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-mother%2C-mildred-raino-tedesco-and-his-father%2C-ned-v.-tedesco.--he-served-his-country-in-the-united-states-army%2C-25th-infantry-division-during-the-vietnam-war.-he-was-employed-as-a-police-officer-with-the-city-of-stamford-for-20-years-before-his-retirement-in-1998.--there-will-a-funeral-service-held-saturday%2C-december-10%2C-2005-at-10%3A00-a.m.%2C-at-st.-gabriel-church-in-stamford.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-send-a-donation-to-the-american-cancer-society%2C-p.o.-box-22718%2C-oklahoma-city%2C-ok-73123-1718-or-www.cancer.org.-the-leo-p.-gallagher-and-son-funeral-home-in-stamford-will-be-in-charge-of-all-arrangements.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/paul-r.-tantimonico-sr.%2C-age-70%2C-of-milford%2C-beloved-and-devoted-husband-of-janice-steimer-tantimonico%2C-went-to-heaven-surrounded-by-family-on-sunday%2C-january-19%2C-2014.-born-in-bridgeport-on-february-4%2C-1943%2C-he-was-a-son-of-the-late-anthony-and-mary-yoney-tantimonico.-a-united-states-army-veteran%2C-mr.-tantimonico-was-a-retired-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-with-24-years-of-service.-he-had-a-passion-for-elvis-presley's-music-and-was-also-a-new-york-yankees-fan.-he-was-a-wonderful-husband-(pooh)%2C-father%2C-papa-and-big-papa.-in-addition-to-his-wife-janice%2C-survivors-include-his-children%2C-dawn-cowell-of-shelton%2C-barbara-farrar-and-her-husband-steven-of-pennsylvania%2C-anthony-tantimonico-of-pennsylvania%2C-paul-tantimonico-jr.-and-ann-d'agostino-of-trumbull%2C-paula-tantimonico-of-bridgeport%2C-tracey-tantimonico-of-derby-and-tammy-seyal-of-pennsylvania%2C-a-brother%2C-joseph-tantimonico-and-his-wife-theresa-of-huntington-and-a-sister%2C-barbara-homa-tantimonico-of-derby%2C-26-grandchildren%2C-12-great-grandchildren-and-many-nieces-and-nephews.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-beloved-dog%2C-lucy-lu.-friends-are-invited-to-attend-funeral-services-that-will-take-place-on-thursday%2C-january-23%2C-2014-at-10%3A30-a.m.-meeting-directly-at-st.-james-church%2C-2110-main-street%2C-stratford-for-a-celebration-of-his-life-and-mass-of-christian-burial.-private-interment-will-take-place.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-make-donations-to-the-arthritis-foundation-%2C-p.o.-box-96280%2C-washington%2C-dc-20077.-the-abriola-parkview-funeral-home%2C-trumbull-is-in-care-of-arrangements.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/struzik-eugene-v.-struzik%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-died-saturday%2C-march-31%2C-2012%2C-at-connecticut-hospice-in-branford%2C-ct.-he-was-97-years-old.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-january-17%2C-1915-to-william-and-amilia-struzik.-mr.-struzik-proudly-served-his-country-in-the-united-states-army-where-he-achieved-the-rank-of-lieutenant-colonel-while-serving-in-world-war-ii-across-the-european-theater.-eugene-was-a-skilled-bomb-disposal-artist-and-a-distinguished-marksman%2C-who-still-holds-several-competition-military-shooting-records.-upon-his-honorable-discharge-from-the-army%2C-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-where-he-worked-for-many-years-until-he-retired-as-a-lieutenant.-eugene-was-predeceased-by-his-beloved-family%3B-his-wife%2C-anne%2C-his-son%2C-eugene-jr.%2C-his-daughter%2C-carol%2C-a-brother%2C-emil%2C-and-a-sister%2C-adele-kulka.-he-is-survived-by-six-grandsons%2C-twelve-great-grandchildren%2C-and-numerous-others-whose-lives-he-indelibly-touched-and-impacted-throughout-his-97-years.-the-family-welcomes-all-friends-and-relatives-on-tuesday%2C-april-3rd-from-4-to-7pm-at-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-wednesday%2C-april-4th-at-11am-at-st.-cecilia-parish%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-in-stamford.-interment-will-immediately-follow-at-st.-john-r.c.-cemetery-in-darien%2C-ct.-the-struzik-family-has-entrusted-the-funeral-arrangements-to-bosak-funeral-home-%26-cremation.-if-you-wish-to-express-your-condolences-online-please-sign-the-family-guestbook-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-visit-bosak-funeral-home-%26-cremation-on-facebook-at-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome-to-share-your-remembrances-of-eugene-with-his-family.----ret 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/marcia-lynn-stella-36%2C-passed-away-unexpectedly-sunday%2C-february-3%2C-2008.--she-is-survived-by-her-loving-husband%2C-marc-stella%2C-and-two-beautiful-children-olivia%2C-8-and-brandon%2C-4%3B-mother%2C-tricia-collins-hysell-of-frankfort%2C-new-york%3B-father%2C-harold-l.-collins%2C-iii-of-canastota%2C-new-york%3B-and-sister%2C-lori-collins-hall.-she-is-also-survived-by-three-nieces%3A-katelynn%2C-jennifer%2C-and-brooke%3B-and-five-nephews%3A-lucas%2C-travis%2C-dylan%2C-dante%2C-and-christian.-marcia-was-born-on-april-17%2C-1971%2C-in-new-hartford%2C-new-york.-she-attended-frankfort--schuyler-high-school-in-frankfort%2C-new-york-and-graduated-from-the-state-university-of-new-york-at-albany-with-a-ba-in-psychology-and-a-minor-in-criminal-justice.-she-recently-received-a-masters-of-criminal-justice-from-boston-university.-she-was-a-10-year-veteran-of-the-stamford-police-department-working-most-recently-as-a-school-resource-officer-at-cloonan-middle-school-and-in-the-city-police-academy.-prior-to-being-an-sro%2C-she-was-a-street-officer-working-closely-with-teenage-rape-victims.-victims'-advocacy-was-her-most-valued-part-of-her-job.-friends-may-call-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-on-thursday%2C-february-7%2C-2008%2C-from-4%3A00-%C3%B0-8%3A00-pm.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-funeral-home-at-10%3A20-am-on-friday%2C-february-8%2C-and-proceed-to-st.-leo's-parish%2C-24-roxbury-road%2C-stamford%2C-where-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-11%3A00-am.-interment-will-follow-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-are-made-to-st.-jude's-children's-research-hospital%2C-1-st.-jude-place-building%2C-attn%3A-memorial%2Fhonor-program%2C-p.o.-box-1000%2C-dept.-300%2C-memphis%2C-tn--- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/mark-anthony-spremullo%2C-age-55%2C-of-bridgeport%2C-a-former-resident-of-stamford%2C-died-on-thursday%2C-january-1%2C-2004%2C-at-bridgeport-hospital%2C-due-to-cancer.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-october-23%2C-1948%2C-the-son-of-dea-arecco-spremullo-of-stamford-and-the-late-anthony-j.-spremullo.-he-was-a-police-sergeant-for-25-years%2C-having-served-on-the-stamford-police-department.-he-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-catholic-high-school-in-1966-and-then-went-on-to-the-university-of-connecticut-having-graduated-in-1971.-mark-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-association-and-a-former-member-of-the-north-bridgeport-lions-club.-in-addition-to-his-mother%2C-survivors-include-his-wife%2C-sandra-s.-spremullo-of-bridgeport%3B-a-son%2C-scott-michael-spremullo-of-bridgeport%3B-and-two-daughters%2C-audra-michelle-spremullo-of-albany%2C-n.y.%2C-and-liane-marie-spremullo-of-bridgeport%3B-a-brother%2C-gary-p.-spremullo-of-warwick%2C-r.i.%3B-and-a-granddaughter%2C-kaija-powell-of-bridgeport%3B-a-niece-and-nephew-also-survive.-the-family-will-receive-friends-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford-on-sunday%2C-january-4%2C-2004%2C-from-2-to-6-p.m.-interment-will-be-private.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-request-memorial-donations-are-made-to-the-american-cancer-society%2C-372-danbury-road%2C-wilton%2C-ct-06897.--- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/%22-joseph-f.-slesh%2C-jr.-passed-away-on-saturday%2C-august-11%2C-2012%2C-in-melbourne%2C-fl.-he-was-retired-from-the-stamford-police-department-where-he-served-with-honor-and-pride-for-32-years.-in-2001-joe-and-his-wife-linda-moved-to-florida.-he-loved-his-new-life-playing-golf-and-working-at-ace-hardware-for-the-past-6-years-and-will-be-lovingly-missed-by-all-who-knew-him.-joe-is-survived-by-his-loving-and-devoted-wife-of-29-years-linda-j.-slesh-of-melbourne%2C-fl%2C-and-a-brother-robert-(lauraine)-slesh-of-stamford%2C-ct.-there-will-be-a-church-service-of-comfort-and-hope-and-a-time-of-sharing-on-saturday%2C-august-25%2C-2012-at-1%3A30pm-in-the-new-hope-lutheran-church-of-west-melbourne%2C-fl.%22 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ronald-e.-simonsen%2C-78-of-sun-city-center%2C-fla.%2C-passed-away-december-28%2C-2009.-he-retired-as-sergeant-from-the-stamford-city-police-department-after-25-years-of-service.-survivors-include-his-wife-of-47-years%2C-sally-and-his-loving-family.-a-memorial-service-will-be-held-6-p.m.-thursday%2C-december-31%2C-2009-at-sun-city-center-funeral-home%2C-1851-rickenbacker-drive%2C-sun-city-center%2C-fla.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorials-may-be-made-to-the-sun-city-center-emergency-squad%2C-or-lifepath-hospice%2C-ruskin%2C-fla-33573-additional-information-may-be-found-at-our-website-www.suncitycenterfuneralhome.com. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/vincent-j.-sharkey.sr.%2C-66-%2C-of-stamford-passed-away-peacefully-surrounded-by-his-loving-family-on-sunday%2C-november-6%2C-2011-at-the-new-york-presbyterian-hospital%2C-new-york-city.-he-was-born-in-new-rochelle%2C-ny-on-december-3%2C-1944-to-the-late-john-r.-and-margaret-leonard-sharkey.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife%2C-rosemary-sharkey-%2C-three-loving-children%2C-brian-d.-sharkey-and-his-wife-tracy-and-their-children-taylor-and-brooke%2C-vincent-j.-sharkey%2C-jr.-and-his-wife-nicole-and-their-child-riley%2C-kari-lynn-s.-isidori-and-her-husband-thomas-and-their-children-kaisi-paige-and-taryn%3B-his-loving-brothers%2C-john-r.-sharkey%2C-jr.-and-his-wife-nancy-and-his-children-colleen-and-jason%3B-stephen-l.-sharkey-and-his-wife-jackie-and-his-children-stacey%2C-kelli-and-stefanie.-vincent-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-catholic-high-school%2C-class-of-1963.-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-for-twenty-five-years-%2Calso-serving-as-a-detective-for-the-youth-bureau-and-as-an-investigator-for-the-juvenile-courts.-he-volunteered-as-a-coach-for-the-youth-basketball-in-stamford-and-he-was-also-on-the-board-of-trustees-as-well-as-a-p.a.l-organizer.-he-was-one-of-stamford's-softball-greats.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902-at-9%3A20-am-on-thursday%2C-november-10%2C-2011-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-10%3A00-am-at-st.-mary's-rc-church%2C-566-elm-street%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-darien.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-wednesday%2C-november-9%2C-2011-from-3%3A00-8%3A00-pm.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-to-p.a.l%2C-c%2Fo-stamford-police-association%2C-850-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901-to-continue-his-legacy-of-nurturing-the-youth-of-stamford.-we-had-the-opportunity-to-see-the-love-of-life-through-his-eyes%2C-in-his-death-he-passed-this-gift.-now-a-fortunate-recipient-will-have-the-opportunity-to-do-the-same.-the-sharkey-family-would-like-to-encourage-all-to-become-an-organ-donor-%2C-to-make-a-difference-in-someone-else's-life.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-is-honored-to-assist-the-sharkey-family-with-the-arrangements.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/george-thomas-searles-jr.%2C-53%2C-formerly-of-stamford-and-more-recently-of-monroe-died-suddenly-on-10%2F31%2F14.-george-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1978%2C-attended-denver-automotive-and-ohio-diesel-tech-trade-schools-and-then-enjoyed-a-22-year-career-as-a-stamford-police-officer.-never-one-to-sit-idle%2C-following-his-retirement-from-the-police-department%2C-george-went-on-to-work-for-brennan-construction-and-nagy-brothers-as-a-driver.-he-also-had-involvement-at-a-monroe-cigar-shop-called-up-in-smoke-where-he-made-countless-friends.-actually%2C-george-made-friends-wherever-he-went%2C-a-big-gentle-giant-of-a-man-with-a-priceless-smile-and-a-wicked-sense-of-humor.-he-will-be-greatly-missed.-in-addition-to-his-parents-frances-casciari-searles-and-george-searles-sr.%2C-george-is-survived-by-his-brother-john-searles-and-wife-bonnie%3B-his-sister-mary-searles-and-her-fiance-michael-allegrini%3B-nephews-kyle-and-trevor-searles%3B-nieces-hayley-and-tory-searles-and-his-companion-of-10-years%2C-maryann-minervino.-the-entire-family-is-originally-from-stamford-and-now-all-live-in-shelton%2C-ct.-george-was-a-devoted-animal-lover-and-will-also-be-missed-by-april%2C-bentley%2C-lucky%2C-el-duque-and-pacheenie.-he-was-a-huge-history-buff-and-avid-sports-fan-who-loved-his-new-orleans-saints.-george-actually-played-for-the-ct-giants-semi-pro-football-team-as-well-and-was-very-proud-of-that-fact..-there-will-be-a-celebration-of-his-life-in-a-memorial-mass-on-friday%2C-11%2F7%2F14-at-11-am-at-st.-jude's-church%2C-707-monroe-tpke.%2C-monroe%2C-ct-with-a-luncheon-to-follow-immediately-at-the-stone-barn%2C-rte-110%2C-monroe%2C-ct.-there-are-no-calling-hours.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-any-donations-be-made-to-the-aspca-in-george's-name. 2026-02-05 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/william-l.-schmidt%2C-sr.-a-lifelong-stamford-resident%2C-died-on-sunday%2C-october-4th-at-stamford-hospital-at-the-age-of-86.-bill-was-born-on-april-17%2C-1934-and-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-peter-and-mae-lietch-schmidt.-after-high-school-he-enlisted-in-the-us-navy-and-served-during-the-korean-war.-he-graduated-iona-college-in-new-rochelle%2C-ny-with-a-bs-in-criminal-justice.-bill-started-his-career-in-law-enforcement-as-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department-for-20-years%2C-retiring-as-sergeant.-after-his-police-department-retirement%2C-bill-worked-as-security-director-for-stamford-hospital-for-over-20-years-where-he-was-instrumental-in-the-creation-of-the-k9-division.-besides-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-his-son%2C-gregory-schmidt-and-a-brother%2C-peter-schmidt.-survivors-include-his-wife-of-31-years%2C-elizabeth-schmidt%2C-his-children%2C-judy-tripodi%2C-william-schmidt-jr-and-his-wife-melissa%2C-and-mary-schmidt-along-with-his-stepchildren-jackie-waring-(mike)-and-sean-mcelroy-(ann).-also-surviving-are-16-beloved-grandchildren-and-4-great-grandchildren.-bill-loved-cruising-with-his-wife-and-truly-enjoyed-every-minute-of-his-time-spent-with-his-children-and-grandchildren-who-will-all-deeply-miss-him.-bill-was-an-avid-lover-of-animals%2C-especially-his-dogs-who-he-always-considered-%22man's-best-friend.%22-visitation-will-be-held-at-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-wednesday%2C-october-7th-from-5%3A00-%E2%80%93-8%3A00-p.m.-a-funeral-mass-will-take-place-at-st.-mary-of-stamford-church%2C-566-elm-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-thursday%2C-october-8th-at-10%3A00-a.m.-a-private-burial-for-family-will-be-held-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-feel-free-to-donate-to-a-charity-of-choice.-arrangements-were-under-the-care-of-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home-at-453-shippan-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902.-to-send-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-gallagherfuneralhome.comapril-17%2C-1934---october-4%2C-2020-william-l.-schmidt%2C-sr.-a-lifelong-stamford-resident%2C-died-on-sunday%2C-october-4th-at-stamford-hospital-at-the-age-of-86.-bill-was-born-on-april-17%2C-1934-and-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-peter-and-mae-lietch-schmidt.-after-high-school-he-enlisted-in-the-us-navy-and-served-during-the-korean-war.-he-graduated-iona-college-in-new-rochelle%2C-ny-with-a-bs-in-criminal-justice.-bill-started-his-career-in-law-enforcement-as-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department-for-20-years%2C-retiring-as-sergeant.-after-his-police-department-retirement%2C-bill-worked-as-security-director-for-stamford-hospital-for-over-20-years-where-he-was-instrumental-in-the-creation-of-the-k9-division.-besides-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-his-son%2C-gregory-schmidt-and-a-brother%2C-peter-schmidt.-survivors-include-his-wife-of-31-years%2C-elizabeth-schmidt%2C-his-children%2C-judy-tripodi%2C-william-schmidt-jr-and-his-wife-melissa%2C-and-mary-schmidt-along-with-his-stepchildren-jackie-waring-(mike)-and-sean-mcelroy-(ann).-also-surviving-are-16-beloved-grandchildren-and-4-great-grandchildren.-bill-loved-cruising-with-his-wife-and-truly-enjoyed-every-minute-of-his-time-spent-with-his-children-and-grandchildren-who-will-all-deeply-miss-him.-bill-was-an-avid-lover-of-animals%2C-especially-his-dogs-who-he-always-considered-%22man's-best-friend.%22-visitation-will-be-held-at-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-wednesday%2C-october-7th-from-5%3A00-%E2%80%93-8%3A00-p.m.-a-funeral-mass-will-take-place-at-st.-mary-of-stamford-church%2C-566-elm-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-thursday%2C-october-8th-at-10%3A00-a.m.-a-private-burial-for-family-will-be-held-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-feel-free-to-donate-to-a-charity-of-choice.-arrangements-were-under-the-care-of-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home-at-453-shippan-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902.-to-send-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-gallagherfuneralhome.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/hyman-mark-schacht%2C-68%2C-departed-this-life-on-march-29%2C-2019-at-his-home.-he-was-the-beloved-husband-of-the-late-catherine-schacht.-hyman-was-born-in-the-bronx%2C-ny-on-may-22%2C-1950-to-rebecca-(teller)-schacht-and-the-late-myron-schacht.-hyman-attended-stamford-high-school-and-was-part-of-the-graduating-class-of-1968.-after-high-school-he-enlisted-in-the-military%2C-serving-his-country-honorably-as-a-member-of-the-united-states-coast-guard-in-the-vietnam-era.-he-also-proudly-served-on-the-stamford-police-force-for-30-years.-in-1983%2C-hyman-met-his-wife-catherine-and-they-were-married-shortly-thereafter.-besides-his-mother%2C-hyman-is-survived-by-his-children%2C-christopher-(ellen)-schacht%2C-and-stacey-(james)-higgins-as-well-as-his-beloved-grandchildren%2C-christopher-jr.%2C-jacob-and-ryder-schacht-and-michael-higgins.-he-also-leaves-behind-his-two-brothers%2C-barry-(kathy)-schacht-and-randy-(beth)-schacht.-a-graveside-service-followed-by-interment-will-be-held-on-thursday%2C-april-4%2C-2019-at-1%3A00-p.m.-at-the-ct-state-veterans-cemetery%2C-317-bow-lane%2C-middletown.-a-gathering-for-family-and-friends-will-be-held-on-saturday%2C-april-6%2C-2019%2C-from-1---5-p.m.-at-the-home-of-barry-and-kathy-schacht%2C-4-davenport-place%2C-wallingford.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-directly-to-the-schacht-family-to-be-put-towards-funeral-expenses.-the-b.c.-bailey-funeral-home-of-wallingford-has-been-entrusted-with-hyman's-final-arrangements.-to-leave-a-message-of-remembrance%2C-please-visit-www.baileycares.com. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/george-l.-scarano%2C-jr.-of-bethel%2C-ct-and-a-former-resident-of-stamford-passed-away-peacefully-on-saturday%2C-april-21%2C-2018.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-february-17%2C-1942-to-the-late-george-l.-scarano%2C-sr.-and-margaret-(candelmo)-scarano.-george-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school.-he-was-honorably-discharged-from-the-us-army-in-1969.-he-served-in-the-2d-battalion%2C-192d-artillery.-he-was-employed-for-several-years-at-pitney-bowes-in-stamford.-he-then-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1970.-during-his-years-of-service-in-the-uniformed-patrol-department%2C-he-was-a-member-of-the-honor-guard-unit-and-special-weapons-and-tactics-(swat)-team.-he-also-worked-in-the-detectives'-office%2C-the-motorcycle-squad-and-the-marine-division.-he-was-awarded-the-troy-mcnamara-memorial-award-for-policeman-of-the-year-in-1976.-he-had-received-numerous-commendations-for-excellent-arrests-and-bravery.-he-made-over-54-felony-arrests-in-1976.-he-retired-from-the-stamford-police-department-after-45-years-of-service.-george-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife%2C-deborah-coleman%3B-his-brother%2C-louis-scarano%2C-sr.-and-his-wife%2C-marge-of-sc-and-his-sister%2C-dolores-binder%2C-as-well-as-several-nieces-and-nephews.-besides-his-parents%2C-he-was-also-predeceased-by-his-brother%2C-james-scarano%2C-sr.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-on-wednesday%2C-april-25%2C-2018-at-9%3A40-a.m.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-10%3A00-a.m.-at-st.-mary's-rc-church%2C-566-elm-street%2C-stamford.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-tuesday%2C-april-24%2C-2018-from-4%3A00-8%3A00-p.m.-interment-will-be-private.-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-in-george's-memory-to-st.-jude-children's-research-hospital%2C-262-danny-thomas-place%2C-memphis%2C-tn-38105-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/anthony-j.-scalise%2C-83%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-wednesday%2C-june-3%2C-2009.-born-on-march-21%2C-1926%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-frank-and-mary-roina-scalise.--anthony-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school-and-became-a-veteran-of-the-u.s.-army-air-corps-having-served-in-wwii.-he-then-joined-the-stamford-police-force-and-served-for-fifty-years-becoming-a-sergeant-detective.-anthony-was-also-an-active-member-of-the-eagles-club-in-stamford-for-many-years-serving-as-an-officer.--anthony-is-survived-by-a-son%2C-john-scalise%3B-a-brother%2C-richard-scalise%3B-and-numerous-nieces-and-nephews%2C-scattered-throughout-the-state.--in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-his-wife-patricia-klubezk%E2%80%99slocum-scalise%2C-his-older-brother%2C-gabriel-scalise%3B-and-a-sister%2C-grace-valentine.--a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-tuesday%2C-june-9-at-the-church-of-st.-cecilia%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford-at-10%3A00-am.-interment-will-follow-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery%2C-stamford.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours.-friends-may-attend-the-mass-in-celebration-of-anthony.--in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-in-anthony%E2%80%99s-name-to-the-american-heart-association%2C-5-brookside-drive%2C-p.o.-box-5022%2C-wallingford%2C-ct%2C-06492-1822. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-w.-ruggles-passed-away-on-september-19%2C-2008-after-a-long-illness.-john-was-born-in-brooklyn-ny-on-march-14%2C-1939-to-katherine-(roth)-and-harry-ruggles.-he-was-69-years-old.-john-was-raised-in-springdale%2C-ct-and-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1957.-after-graduation-john-joined-the-united-states-maine-corps-(usmc)-and-proudly-served-from-1962-1965.-after-the-marines%2C-john-worked-at-condenast-in-new-york-city-as-an-electric-type-finisher-and-worked-with-other-nyc-city-newspapers.-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1968-where-he-commuted-from-schenectady%2C-ny-to-the-police-department-before-moving-his-family-back-to-stamford%2C-ct-in-1969.-dad-retired-from-the-stamford-police-department-in-1989-after-serving-21-years.-john-is-pre-deceased-by-his-parents-katherine-and-harry%2C-sister-harriet-and-daughter-denise-ann-ruggles.-john-is-survived-by-his-ex-wife-linda%2C-his-daughters-deborah-laconte-and-husband-thomas-(-stratford-)%2C-deanna-ruggles-(-stamford-)%2C-and-kelly-mccarthy-and-husband-brian-(-stratford-)%3B-six-grandchildren%2C-richard-nau%2C-jr%2C-anne-marie%2C-denise-and-john-laconte-and-erin-and-brian-mccarthy.-john-was-an-avid-race-fan-be-it-motorcycles%2C-nascar-asphalt-or-dirt-and-always-attended-the-danbury-fair-races-saturday-nights-with-his-family.-he-raced-motorcycles-as-a-young-man-and-continued-to-watch-the-nascar-circuit-until-his-passing.-calling-hours-will-be-monday%2C-september-22-from-4%3A00pm-8%3A00pm-at-the-bouton-%26-reynolds-funeral-home%2C-2900-summer-street.-burial-will-be-private.-dad-has-suffered-long-enough-and-is-now-in-a-peaceful-place.-our-family-would-like-to-thank-the-long-ridge-health-care-center-for-their-kindness-and-compassion-during-dad's-stay-at-the-facility.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-to-the-long-ridge-center-health-care-center%2C-stamford%2C-ct-in-care-of-the-recreation-department%2C-710-long-ridge-rd.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/thomas-p.-rowan%2C-87%2C-of-bethel%2C-connecticut%2C-husband-of-joan-(davin)-rowan%2C-died-may-31%2C-2017.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-january-8%2C-1930%2C-the-son-of-the-late-thomas-a.-rowan-and-johanna-(carroll)-rowan.-mr.-rowan-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school%2C-class-of-1948.-in-1952-he-was-drafted-into-the-u.s.-army-and-served-as-a-sergeant-with-the-5th-regimental-combat-team-in-korea-1952-1953%2C-and-was-awarded-the-korean-service-medal-with-3-bronze-service-stars-and-the-combat-infantryman's-badge.-upon-his-discharge-from-the-service-in-1953%2C-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department%2C-where-he-served-as-detective%2C-retiring-in-1979.-he-was-then-employed-as-an-investigator-with-the-department-of-special-investigations-for-the-hartford-insurance-group-until-his-retirement-in-2000.-he-was-a-member-of-the-parish-of-st.-mary-in-bethel%3B-the-knights-of-columbus-council-41-in-stamford%3B-stamford-police-association%3B-5th-r.c.t.-association%3B-catholic-war-veterans-post-1042%2C-danbury%3B-and-v.f.w.-post-149%2C-danbury.--besides-his-wife-of-45-years%2C-he-is-survived-by-his-daughter-elizabeth-maureen-idzi-and-her-husband%2C-rafal%2C-and-grandsons-lars%2C-liam%2C-jean-luc%2C-shea-patrick%2C-and-robert-idzi.-he-is-also-survived-by-two-sisters%2C-a.-frances-rowan%2C-and-lorraine-(mimi)-troy%3B-brother-in-law-george-davin-(barbara)%3B-sisters-in-law-diane-davin%2C-jean-davin%2C-and-helen-marie-drexel%3B-nephews-james-troy-and-brendan-davin-(sarah)%3B-nieces-sheila-proto-(lou)%2C-patti-troy-ott-(alex)%2C-kerry-walsh-(brian)%2C-christine-davin%2C-and-colleen-drexel-syc%3B-and-great-nieces-and-nephews.--a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-held-at-10-am-on-saturday%2C-june-3%2C-2017%2C-at-st-mary-church-26-dodgintown-rd-bethel%2C-ct.-the-holiest-rosary-will-be-prayed-in-the-church-at-9%3A30-am-prior-to-the-mass.-interment-will-follow-at-st-john-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct.-no-calling-hours-will-be-held.-the-arrangements-are-under-the-direction-of-thomas-m-gallagher-funeral-home-(203)-359-9999.-to-send-on-line-condolences-to-the-family%2C-please-visit-www.gallagherfuneralhome.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/fred-a.-robertucci%2C-92-of-trumbull%2C-passed-away-peacefully-surrounded-by-family-on-saturday-november-14%2C-2015.-fred-was-born-on-april-2%2C-1923%2C-in-stamford-to-the-late-joseph-and-mary-parella-robertucci.-he-was-raised-and-resided-in-stamford-until-moving-to-trumbull-in-1988.-fred-is-predeceased-by-his-beloved-wife%2C-catherine-robertucci.-he-leaves-behind-a-daughter-patricia-ganino-and-son-in-law-michael-of-bridgeport-and-a-son%2C-fred-and-daughter-in-law-betty-of-orlando%2C-fl.-in-addition%2C-fred-is-survived-by-his-grandchildren%2C-michael-ganino-and-his-wife-gloria%2C-catherine-sommer-and-her-husband-ron%2C-christina-huydic-and-her-husband-craig-and-stacy-robertucci.-his-favorite-times-were-spent-with-his-nine-great-grandchildren%2C-michael%2C-jonathan-and-deanna-ganino%2C-christopher-and-stefanie-sommer%2C-craig-jr.-and-christian-huydic-and-isabella-and-madison-alexander.-fred-is-also-survived-by-his-sisters-in-law%2C-grace-tambourine-of-dallas%2C-texas-and-nancy-montagnesi-of-old-greenwich-as-well-as-several-nieces-and-nephews.-fred-is-predeceased-by-his-brothers%2C-peter-and-joseph-robertucci-and-his-sister-mary-louise-berg.--fred-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1941%2C-norwalk-community-college-in-1973-and-received-a-bachelor-of-science-degree-in-criminal-justice-from-iona-college-in-1975.-fred-served-in-the-u.s.-army-in-january-of-1943-in-the-north-africa-campaign-and-the-china-burma-india-theater-of-war.-he-was-proudly-honorably-discharged-in-1946.-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1949-and-served-for-twenty-eight-years%2C-retiring-in-1977-with-the-rank-of-sergeant.-he-was-an-inspector-in-the-division-of-criminal-justice-for-the-state-of-connecticut-for-the-state-chief-attorney-office.-fred-will-be-remembered-by-so-many-as-%22gramps.%22-he-was-so-proud-of-his-family%2C-his-country-and-his-service-as-well-as-his-italian-heritage.-he-loved-his-time-as-part-of-the-retired-police%2C-knights-of-columbus%2C-stamford-senior-babe-ruth-baseball-league-and-the-stamford-old-timers-attending-the-annual-dinners-and-enjoying-every-moment-of-them.-his-favorite-term-of-endearment-for-those-he-loved-was-simply-%22babe.%22-the-family-would-like-to-offer-special-and-sincere-thanks-to-the-professionals-at-compassionate-care-companions%2C-especially-widelyne-and-kerece-as-well-the-entire-staff-at-grasmere-adult-day-center-in-fairfield.-calling-hours-will-be-tuesday-november-17th-from-4-8pm-at-lacerenza-funeral-home-%26-cremation-services%2C-8-schuyler-avenue-in-stamford.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-wednesday-november-18th-at-10%3A30-am-at-st.-gabriel-church%2C-914-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford-at-a-time-to-be-announced.-burial-will-follow-with-full-military-honors-at-st-john's-catholic-cemetery%2C-25-camp-avenue%2C-darien.-a-memorial-mass-will-be-celebrated-on-friday%2C-november-20th-at-9%3A00-am-at-st.-theresa-church%2C-5301-main-street%2C-trumbull%2C-ct.-donations-can-be-made-in-fred's-memory-to-the-wounded-warrior-project%2C-p.o.-box-758517-topeka%2C-kansas%2C-66675. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/fiorino-anthony-romano%2C-born-august-4%2C-1926%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-passed-away-peacefully-saturday%2C-may-16%2C-2020.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-loving-wife-of-62-years%2C-hilda-zecca-romano-and-nine-brothers-and-sisters.-he-is-survived-by-his-son-ralph-romano%2C-his-wife-jacqueline-of-stamford%2C-ct-and-his-daughter-anna-romano-devito-and-her-husband%2C-dan-of-westport%2C-ct%2C-his-grandchildren%2C-kenzie-derma-and-husband-tom-of-glen-ellyn%2C-il%2C-mac-devito-and-his-wife-stephanie-of-westport%2C-kristen-delmonico-and-her-husband%2C-barry-of-stamford-and-laura-smith-and-her-husband%2C-cody-of-stamford.-he-also-leaves-behind-six-great-grandchildren%2C-henry-and-emerson-derma%2C-curtis-and-stevie-devito%2C-leo-delmonico-and-elle-smith.-he-proudly-served-on-the-stamford-police-department-for-47-years-as-patrolman%2C-detective-and-captain%2C-was-a-devoted-husband-and-father%2C-and-was-blessed-to-be-a-grandfather-and-great-grandfather.-services-will-be-held-privately.-to-leave-an-online-condolence%2C-please-visit-www.lacerenzafh.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/donald-%22blue-eyes%22-richards--of-stamford%2C-connecticut-passed-away-at-stamford-hospital-on-sunday-march-16%2C-2008.-he-was-born-january-10%2C-1950-in-stamford%2C-connecticut-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-homer-%26-beatrice-richards.-mr.-richards-was-predeceased-by-his-brother-robert-j.-richards.-he-is-survived-by-two-sisters-beverly-r.-russell-and-twin-donna-g.-richards%2C-each-residents-of-stamford%2C-connecticut.-he-was-the-proud-father-of-5-children-daughter-kimberly-lynn-uva-of-trumbull%2C-son-donald-g.-richards-jr.%2C-of-shelton%2C-son-christopher-g.-richards-of-norwalk%2C-son-anthony-richards-of-huntington-and-daughter-riana-j.-richards-of-huntington%2C-two-grandchildren-domenick-and-vincent-uva%2C-aunt-virginia-sherwood-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.--mr.-richards-was-a-life-long-resident-of-fairfield-county.-he-served-in-the-military-and-was-a-decorated-vietnam-veteran.-after-serving-in-the-military-he-went-on-to-join-the-stamford-police-department-where-he-remained-for-a-distinguished-27-year-career-prior-to-his-retirement.--in-2002-he-was-recipient-of-a-heart-transplant-and-continued-to-pursue-the-passions-in-his-life-which-included-a-love-for-the-outdoors%2C-spending-time-with-family-and-close-friends-and-caring-for-his-pet-german-shepard-dogs.--friends-and-family-are-invited-to-call-on-tuesday-march-18%2C-2008-from-4-pm-to-8-pm-at-leo-p.-gallagher-and-son-funeral-home-in-stamford%2C-connecticut.-funeral-services-will-be-held-wednesday-march-19%2C-2008-at-1%3A00-pm-at-st.-john's-episcopal-church-628-main-st%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-with-military-honors-will-follow-at-long-ridge-union-cemetery-in-stamford.--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/louis-n.-rich-iii%2C-a-resident-of-new-fairfield%2C-ct%2C-died-sunday%2C-july-3%2C-2016-at-his-son's-home-in-patterson%2C-ny.-he-was-72-years-old.%C2%A0-mr.-rich-was-born-on-february-18%2C-1944-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-son-of-the-late-louis-n.%2C-ii-and-alice-(syrokwash)-rich.-he-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-stamford%2C-ct-and-henry-abbott-tech-in-danbury%2C-ct.-mr.-rich-married-the-love-of-his-life-sandra-serafin-on-november-30%2C-1963%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct.-mr.-rich-was-a-patrolman-with-the-stamford-police-department-for-43-years%2C-retiring-in-2009.-he-had-lived-in-new-fairfield%2C-ct-for-12-years%2C-having-lived-in-ridgefield%2C-ct-prior.-mr.-rich-was-an-outdoors-sportsman%2C-enjoying-both-hunting-and-fishing.-he-was-an-avid-football-and-boxing-fan-and-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-benevolent-society.-above-all%2C-his-family-was-the-center-of-his-life.-he-was-predeceased-by-a-sister-evelyn-turpin.-besides-his-wife-sandra-of-53-years%2C-mr.-rich-is-survived-by-a-son-gregory-d.-rich-(patricia)-of-patterson%2C-ny-and-heidi-r.-ewing-(robert)-of-new-fairfield%2C-ct%3B-a-sister-barbara-foster-of-stamford%2C-ct-and-six-grandchildren%2C-leah%2C-killian%2C-brittany%2C-alexis%2C-shane-and-casey.-also-several-nieces-and-nephews.-a-private-cremation-was-had-earlier.-dwyer-funeral-home%2C-23-south-street%2C-patterson%2C-ny-is-assisting-the-family-with-the-arrangements.%C2%A0www.dwyerfuneralhome.com-contributions-in-louis's-memory-may-be-made-to-the%C2%A0american-lung-association%C2%A0%2C-237-mamaroneck-ave.%2C-suite-205%2C-white-plains%2C-ny-10605.%C2%A0www.lung.org 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/joseph-peter-reilly-ret.%2C-age-71%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-peacefully-at-stamford-hospital-on-tuesday%2C-june-14%2C-2011.-joseph-was-born-in-stamford-on-may-11%2C-1940-to-the-late-john-and-kathryn-reilly%2C-he-attended-st.-john's-parochial-school-and-then-graduated-from-st.-basil's-college-preparatory-in-1959.-he-continued-his-studies-at-the-united-states-coast-guard-academy%2C-graduating-in-1962.-joseph-also-received-two-bachelor-degrees-from-the-university-of-new-haven.-in-1963-joseph-was-appointed-to-the-stamford-police-department-uniformed-division-as-a-member-of-squad-18.-in-1969%2C-he-was-promoted-to-sergeant.-joseph-obtained-the-rank-of-lieutenant-in-1977-and-was-promoted-to-captain-in-1981.-captain-reilly-was-in-charge-of-the-implementation-of-stamford's-first-e-911-system-in-1989%2C-he-continued-to-serve-the-city-of-stamford-until-he-retired-in-1997.-after-retirement%2C-joseph-enjoyed-mentoring-children-in-the-stamford-public-school-system%2C-tending-to-his-vegetable-garden-and-leisurely-lunches-with-%22the-boys-from-the-job.%22-he-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-elk's-%23899.-predeceased-by-his-parents-john-and-kathryn-reilly%2C-and-his-wife-kathleen-(bresnan)-reilly%2C-he-is-survived-by-his-brother-john-ii-and-wife-carol-of-ossipee%2C-nh%2C-his-son-sean-patrick-and-wife-tracey-of-stamford%2C-one-grandchild%2C-jennifer-frances-reilly-of-stamford%2C-as-well-as-several-nieces-and-nephews.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902-on-tuesday%2C-june-21%2C-2011-at-9%3A50-am-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-am-at-st.-maurice-rc-church%2C-358-glenbrook-road%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-darien.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-monday%2C-june-20th-from-4-to-8-p.m.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-is-honored-to-assist-the-reilly-family-with-the-arrangements.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/paul-a.-potolicchio%2C-92%2C-a-resident-of-pompano-beach%2C-fl-formerly-of-stamford-passed-away-suddenly-on-tuesday%2C-august-6%2C-2019.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-november-30%2C-1926-to-the-late-joseph-and-jennie-tito-potolicchio.-paul-graduated-stamford-high-school-in-1944.-upon-graduation-he-enlisted-in-the-navy-and-served-in-okinawa-japan-during-wwii.-when-paul-completed-his-military-service%2C-he-returned-home-and-shortly-after-joined-the-stamford-police-department.-he-served-the-city-of-stamford-proudly-for-32-years.-paul-had-a-passion-for-bowling-and-ran-the-youth-pal-bowling-league-for-20-years-at-stamford-bowlarama.-in-his-retirement-paul-enjoyed-golf-with-his-buddies%2C-playing-cards%2C-baking%2C-the-new-york-yankees-and-spending-time-with-family.-paul-is-survived-by-his-devoted-wife%2C-diane-crawford-potolicchio-of-florida%2C-his-loving-children%2C-lynn-yanicky-and-her-husband-glenn-of-stamford-and-joseph-augustin%2C-jr.-and-his-wife-helen-of-florida%2C-as-well-as-his-grandchildren%2C-lauren-serafino-and-her-husband-james%2C-lindsey-yanicky-and-kelsey-augustin-and-great-granddaughters%2C-abby-and-grace-serafino.-also-surviving-are-several-nieces-and-nephews.-besides-his-parents%2C-paul-was-also-predeceased-by-his-three-brothers%2C-al%2C-sam-and-frank-potolicchio-and-a-sister%2C-marie-ayles.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford-at-10%3A00-a.m.on-monday%2C-august-12%2C-2019-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-a.m.-at-church-of-st.-cecilia%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-darien.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-sunday%2C-august-11%2C-2019-from-2%3A00-6%3A00-p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-in-paul's-memory-to-the-carl-%26-dorothy-bennett-cancer-center%2C-one-hospital-plaza%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/dominick-a.-'titi'-possidento-a-longtime-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct-and-a-retired-stamford-police-officer-passed-away-on-september-6%2C-2007-in-vero-beach%2C-fl.-mr.-possidento-was-born-on-october-23%2C-1931.-the-son-of-the-late-donato-and-angeline-possidento.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-annette-fratturo-possidento.-also-surviving-are-two-sons-daniel-possidento-of-stamford%2C-ct-and-anthony-possidento-of-trumbull%2C-ct.-two-daughters-also-survive-him%2C-linda-angelo-and-nancy-john-both-residing-in-trumbull%2C-ct.-mr.-possidento-is-survived-by-a-sister%2C-carmella-'dolly'-sibilio-and-predeceased-by-a-brother%2C-joseph-sibilio-and-a-sister-marie-pugliese.-also-surviving-by-8-cherished-grandchildren%3B-tiffany%2C-joey%2C-mike%2C-jeff%2C-vinny%2C-danielle%2C-anthony-and-alex.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-thursday%2C-september-13-2007-at-10%3A30-a.m.%2C-sacred-heart-church%2C-37-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-will-follow-in-st.-john-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct.-friends-may-call-at-the-lacerenza-funeral-home-on-wednesday%2C-september-12-2007%2C-8-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-from-4-until-8-p.m. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/william-k.-pierce%2C-84%2C-of-darien%2C-ct%2C-passed-away-peacefully-at-stamford-hospital-on-august-18%2C-2015.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-november-7%2C-1930%2C-proudly-served-in-the-u.s.-marine-corps%2C-and-with-the-stamford-police-department-for-twenty-four-years-until-his-retirement.--william-is-survived-by-his-wife-of-fifty-five-years%2C-helen-m.-pierce%2C-his-daughters-elizabeth-l.-pierce-of-darien%2C-and-emily-pierce-casinelli-(jesse)-of-wilton%2C-his-step-son-joseph-m.-pierce-(barbara)-of-fairfield%2C-six-grandchildren%2C-and-one-great-grandchild.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-louise-and-william-k.-pierce-sr.%2C-and-his-brother-charles.--there-will-be-no-calling-hours-and-services-will-be-held-privately.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-is-honored-to-assist-the-pierce-family-with-the-arrangements.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-to-the-american-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-(aspca.org)-or-wounded-warrior-project%2C-po-box-758517%2C-tulsa%2C-ok-66675-(http%3A%2F%2Fwww.woundedwarriorproject.org%2Fdonate.aspx).- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/roger-a.-petrone%2C-sr.%2C-67%2C-passed-away-monday%2C-may-2%2C-2011-in-myrtle-beach-from-ongoing-heart-complications.-he-was-born-in-stamford%2C-conn.%2C-on-september-13%2C-1943%2C-to-the-late-mary-derosa-petrone-and-albert-petrone.-roger-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1961-and-iona-college.-he-proudly-served-in-the-united-states-navy%2C-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1965-and-retired-as-a-sergeant-after-a-37-year-career.-roger-and-his-family-were-well-known-in-the-springdale-area-as-proprietors-of-the-%22%22pet-n'-poodle%22%22-pet-shop.-he-was-a-longtime-mason%2C-past-master-of-union-lodge-%235-and-a-member-of-ivanhoe-lodge-%23107.-he-enjoyed-vacationing-in-aruba%2C-good-food-and-had-a-fondness-for-motorcycles.-shortly-before-his-retirement%2C-roger-set-out-on-the-open-roads-with-his-motorcycle%2C-completing-a-roundtrip-adventure-from-connecticut-to-alaska.-roger-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-joan-meyer-petrone-of-north-myrtle-beach%3B-two-sons%2C-roger-a.-petrone%2C-jr.-of-stamford%2C-conn.%2C-and-robert-a.-petrone-of-darien%2C-conn.%3B-brother%2C-donald-petrone-(doris)-of-chapin%3B-three-granddaughters%2C-sydney%2C-kaia%2C-and-kelcie-and-stepchildren%2C-kristen-cannon-and-jeffrey-meyer.-a-memorial-service-will-be-held-1-p.m.-saturday%2C-may-7%2C-2011-in-the-lee-funeral-home-chapel.-the-family-will-receive-friends-following-the-service.-a-message-of-condolence-may-be-sent-to-lfh%40airecomm.net.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-to-als-therapy-development-institute%2C-or-als-therapy-development-institute%2C-215-first-street%2C-second-floor%2C-cambridge%2C-ma-02142.-lee-funeral-home-%26-crematory-of-little-river%2Fnorth-myrtle-beach-is-serving-the-family.%22 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/paul-g.-peterson%2C-age-82%2C-of-shelton%2C-entered-into-rest-on-friday-september-20%2C-2013-in-the-hewitt-memorial-hospital-in-shelton.-he-is-the-devoted-husband-of-62-years-to-agnes(doherty)-peterson.-mr.-peterson-was-born-in-stamford-on-november-24%2C-1930%2C-son-of-the-late-albin-and-elin-(johnson)-peterson%2C-and-was-a-stamford-resident-for-most-of-his-life-before-moving-to-shelton-15-years-ago.-mr.-peterson-was-an-army-veteran-serving-his-country-in-the-korean-conflict%2C-and-then-went-on-to-a-28-year-career-with-the-stamford-police-department%2C-rising-to-the-rank-of-lt.-during-his-career-at-the-police-department-he-was-one-of-the-founders-of-the-bomb-squad%2C-and-was-capt.-of-the-scuba-team%2C-and-was-a-founder-and-board-member-of-the-stamford-ambulance-corp.-paul-went-on-to-a-second-career-as-a-carpenter-for-the-silver-hill-hospital-in-new-canaan-for-over-12-years-until-he-retired-in-2000.-he-is-the-beloved-father-of-paul-peterson-and-his-wife-teresa%2C-donald-peterson%2C-and-his-wife-agnes%2C-gary-peterson-and-his-wife-carol%2C-kim-sabatino%2Cand-her-husband-ken%2C-thomas-peterson-and-his-wife-karen%2C-terri-o'-connor%2C-and-her-husband-eamon%2C-and-sharon-bannon-and-her-husband-brendan.-he-also-leaves-14-cherished-grandchildren%2Cand-several-nieces-and-nephews.-he-is-predeceased-by-his-brother-rudolph-peterson%2C-and-his-sister-alice-jarrell.-friends-may-greet-his-family-on-tuesday(today)-from-4-to-7-pm-in-the-riverview-funeral-home-390-river-road-shelton.-on-wednesday-family-and-friends-are-invited-to-attend-a-mass-of-christian-burial-at-11%3A30-am-at-st.-lawrence-church-505-shelton-ave.-in-the-huntington-center-section-of-shelton.-burial-will-be-private-on-thursday-in-fairfield-memorial-park-cemetery-stamford.-at-the-request-of-his-family-memorial-contributions-may-be-made-to-st.-jude's-children's-hospital-262-danny-thomas-place-memphis%2C-tn-38105.-please-leaves-condolences-to-his-family-at-www.riverviewfh.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/frank-j.-pellegrino---of-greenwich%2C-beloved-husband-of-cynthia-m.-steckler-pellegrino-and-beloved-son-of-mary-pellegrino-and-the-late-patrick-pellegrino%2C-died-at-home-on-may-30%2C-2006%2C-following-a-hard-fought-battle-with-cancer.-until-his-retirement-in-2005%2C-officer-pellegrino-served-over-30-years-as-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department-and-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-bomb-squad-since-1979.-he-was-also-a-first-responder-to-the-world-trade-center-disaster.-in-his-leisure-time%2C-mr.-pellegrino-was-an-avid-harley-davidson-motorcyclist-who-participated-in-many-motorcycle-tours-with-his-wife-and-friends-throughout-the-united-states-and-europe.-born-september-24%2C-1948%2C-in-greenwich%2C-mr.-pellegrino-was-a-lifelong-resident-of-greenwich.-he-received-his-b.a.-degree-from-ricker-college-in-houlton%2C-maine-where-he-was-a-member-of-the-sigma-delta-phi-fraternity.-mr.-pellegrino-later-pursued-a-master's-degree-at-fairfield-university.-he-was-also-a-member-of-the-alumni-association-of-the-university-of-michigan.-in-addition-to-his-wife-and-mother%2C-mr.-pellegrino-is-survived-by-four-children-and-one-stepdaughter%3A-michelle-pellegrino-of-studio-city%2C-california%2C-frank-pellegrino-jr.%2C-and-amy-pellegrino-of-greenwich%2C-michael-pellegrino-of-stamford%2C-connecticut-and-leah-steckler-of-darien%2C-connecticut.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-in-laws%2C-attorney-thomas-ryan%2C-and-mother-in-law-nora-ryan-of-darien%2C-connecticut.-please-send-donations-in-lieu-of-flowers-to-the-musella-foundation%2C-1100-peninsula-blvd.-hewlett%2C-n.y.-11557. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/walter-c.-seely--82%2C-of-new-port-richey%2C-fl.-(formerly-of-stamford)-passed-away-january-22%2C-2008.-born-in-stamford-and-resided-there-until-his-relocation-to-fl.-in-1991.-he-was-employed-by-the-city-of-stamford-police-dept.-where-he-served-as-a-police-officer-retiring-at-the-rank-of-lieutenant.-he-was-a-u.s.-navy-veteran-during-wwii.-survived-by-his-wife%2C-marilyn-(lee)-seely%3B-a-son%2C-walter-f.-seely%2C-ii-%3B-four-daughters%2C-gail-havee%2C-barbara-selbeck%2C-geraldine-kelleher-and-gwen-lee-cochrane%3B-17-grandchildren-and-2-great-grandchildren.-funeral-arrangements-by%3A-north%2Fmeadowlawn-funeral-home%2C-new-port-richey%2C-fl.-(727-849-9281).--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our-sympathy-store. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/anthony-(tony)-j.-gumski-of-stamford-died-saturday%2C-oct.-27%2C-2012%2C-at-regency-heights-after-a-long-illness.-mr.-gumski-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-on-october-18%2C-1947%2C-a-son-of-anthony-and-dolores-gumski.-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-mr.-gumski-graduated-from-rippowam-high-school-in-1966-and-briefly-attended-orchard-lake-seminary-before-serving-in-the-national-guard.-he-spent-the-next-thirty-years-as-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-until-he-retired.-he-is-survived-by-his-mother%2C-dolores-parent-gumski%3B-three-sisters%2C-patricia-ladner%2C-sheila-coughlin%2C-and-sharon-ritchie%3B-a-daughter%2C-christina-zonghetti%2C-and-her-spouse-and-5-grandchildren.-he-is-also-survived-by-nephews-sean-and-kevin-coughlin-and-nieces-meredith-fenwick%2C-kirsten-lopez%2C-megan-ladner%2C-and-kelly-coughlin.-he-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-father%2C-anthony-j.-gumski%2C-sr.-and-grandparents%2C-mary-z.-warren-and-john-and-alexandra-gumkowski.-his-family-will-receive-relatives-and-friends-in-the-leo-p.-gallagher-funeral-home%2C-2900-summer-street-on-friday%2C-nov.-2-from-9-10-am.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-follow-at-11-a.m-at-st.-leo's-church-24-roxbury-road-stamford%2C-ct.-a-private-interment-will-be-held-at-a-later-date.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-gifts-in-his-memory-may-be-sent-to-save-the-children%2C-54-wilton-rd.%2C-westport%2C-ct-06880. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/robert-f.-kryger%2C-sr.-of-shelton%2C-connecticut-passed-away-peacefully-at-home-on-may-19%2C-2018.-he-was-75-years-old.-robert-was-born-in-stamford%2C-connecticut-on-october-6%2C-1942.-he-was-the-son-of-frank-and-lena-kryger-of-stamford%2C-connecticut.-robert-attended-stamford-public-schools-and-graduated-from-j.m.-wright-technical-school-in-1960.-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1966-and-served-as-a-patrolman-for-23-years.-upon-his-retirement-from-the-police-department%2C-robert-was-employed-by-the-city-of-stamford-as-a-911-emergency-dispatcher-for-19-years.-robert-was-a-member-of-the-lacerenza-bocce-team-for-many-years.-he-also-enjoyed-golf%2C-bowling-and-weekend-vacations-in-saratoga-and-lake-luzerne%2C-ny.-robert-is-survived-by-his-wife-of-54-years%2C-loretta-knoess-kryger%2C-sons-robert%2C-jr.-(annette)%2C-craig%2C-and-daughter-rita-conlin-(richard)-and-his-granddaughters-chelsea-and-cassandra-kryger%2C-and-victoria-conlin-and-his-grandson-evan-kryger.-calling-hours-will-be-held-on-wednesday-may-23%2C-2018-at-lacerenza-funeral-home-8-schuyler-ave-in-stamford-from-4-p.m.-8-p.m.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-thursday-may-24%2C-2018-at-st.-joseph-church-85-s.-main-street-in-norwalk-at-10%3A30-a.m.-burial-will-be-private.-to-leave-an-online-condolence-please-visit-www.lacerenzafh.com-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-in-roberts-name-to-pups-without-partners-www.pupswithoutpartners.org-or-the-animal-rescue-association-of-your-choice. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/thomas-j.-o'brien---a-longtime-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-passed-away-on-sunday%2C-may-6%2C-2007-at-stamford-hospital-after-a-brief-illness.-he-was-born-on-august-4%2C-1920-in-darien%2C-ct-and-was-the-son-of-the-late-edward-j.-and-mary-(dooley)-o'brien.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-48-years%2C-magdalen-(koropsak)-o'brien%3B-one-son%2C-thomas-j.-o'brien%2C-jr.-and-his-wife%2C-kerrin-of-puyallup%2C-wa%3B-one-daughter%2C-holly-mickelson-and-her-husband%2C-michael-of-stamford%3B-and-two-granddaughters%2C-hannah-and-katie-mickelson.-he-was-predeceased-by-one-brother%2C-edward-s.-o'brien-of-stamford%2C-ct.-mr.-o'brien-graduated-from-darien-high-school-in-1938-where-he-was-a-standout-athlete.-after-high-school%2C-he-signed-a-contract-with-the-boston-red-sox-and-was-assigned-to-the-bristol-twins-in-the-appalachian-league-where-he-played-for-two-years.-he-was-honored-by-the-darien-old-timer's-athletic-association-in-1982-for-his-sporting-achievements.-he-was-a-veteran-of-world-war-ii-serving-with-the-220th-armored-engineer-battalion-and-saw-18-months-of-overseas-duty.-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1953-and-served-38-years-as-a-patrolman-before-retiring-in-1991.-in-1979%2C-he-was-awarded-the-policeman-of-the-year-award-for-his-outstanding-service.-the-family-will-receive-friends-at-the-edward-lawrence-funeral-home%2C-2119-post-road%2C-darien%2C-ct-on-wednesday%2C-may-9%2C-2007-from-5%3A00-to-8%3A00-pm.-services-and-interment-at-spring-grove-cemetery-are-private.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-donations-may-be-sent-to-senior-services-of-stamford%2C-945-summer-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06905 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/- 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/%22daniel-j.-murphy-%22%22uncle-shorty%22%22-passed-away-at-90-years-of-age-on-march-17%2C-2017%2C-in-venice%2C-fl-surrounded-by-his-family.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-march-13%2C-1927%2C-to-the-late-william-j.-%26-anna-(boyle)-murphy.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-beloved-wife-frieda-schreiber-murphy%2C-a-brother-william-murphy-and-sister-ann-%22%22sis%22%22-flannery.-he-is-survived-by-his-children-sharon-mcgovern-%26-husband-noel-of-trumbull%2C-daniel-j.-murphy%2C-jr.-and-patricia-l.-murphy-of-nokomis%2C-fl-a-grandson-terence-d.-mcgovern-of-trumbull-and-two-sisters-jean-davis-and-joan-potts-both-of-nokomis%2C-fl.-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.--he-left-high-school-to-join-the-navy-and-served-during-world-war-ii.-after-an-honorable-discharge%2C-he-joined-the-plumbers-union-and-was-later-reactivated-into-service-during-the-korean-conflict.-while-still-in-the-service-he-was-appointed-to-the-stamford-police-department-rising-to-the-rank-of-detective-and-was-a-member-of-the-police-scuba-team.-after-retiring-from-the-police-force-he-returned-to-the-plumbing-trade.--he-was-a-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus%2C-police-anchor-club%2C-ancient-order-of-hibernians%2C-fairfield-gaelic-american-club%2C-and-benevolent-%26-protective-order-of-the-elks.-he-recently-transferred-his-membership-in-the-vfw-and-american-legion-to-a-post-in-venice%2C-fl.--proud-of-his-irish-heritage-dan-and-frieda-started-the-first-irish-feis-in-stamford-for-the-aoh-which-they-ran-for-many-memorable-years--a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-st.-john's-basilica-279-atlantic-st%2C-stamford-on-april-1%2C-2017-at-10-a.m.-friends-may-call-at-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home-(next-to-knights-of-columbus)%2C-friday%2C-march-31st-between-4-p.m.-and-8-p.m.-interment-will-be-in-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-springdale.-to-send-on-line-condolences-to-the-family%2C-please-visit-www.gallagherfuneralhome.com%22 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-francis-%22jack%22-morgan%2C-age-79%2C-of-seaford%2C-de%2C-passed-away-on-december-4%2C-2017%2C-at-home-surrounded-by-family.-he-fought-a-long-and-courageous-battle-with-cancer.-he-was-born-on-december-5%2C-1937-in-manhattan%2C-ny%2C-the-son-of-the-late-john-morgan-and-catherine-kelley-morgan-waterbury.-he-was-a-proud-veteran-of-the-us-navy-serving-from-1954-to-1964.-he-was-a-hard-hat%2Fsalvage-diver-and-first-gunners-mate.-he-then-served-with-the-stamford%2C-ct-police-department-from-1964-to-1984.-he-was-a-motorcycle-officer%2C-pistol-master%2C-and-marine-division.-jack-also-worked-as-a-groundskeeper-at-the-country-club-of-new-canaan-until-his-retirement-in-2006.-jack-was-a-stamford-resident-for-many-years%2C-moving-to-norwalk-in-1984.-upon-retirement-in-2006%2C-jack-and-sandy-moved-to-seaford%2C-de.-he-was-a-talented-ship-modeler%2C-craftsman%2C-and-historian.-he-was-a-lobsterman%2C-spending-hours-on-his-boat%2C-the-%22jack-pot%22%2C-and-loved-fishing-on-li-sound.-he-loved-to-ski%2C-paddle-a-canoe%2C-and-kayaks.-he-enjoyed-playing-pool%2C-riding-his-motorcycle%2C-pampering-his-pets%2C-and-being-out-in-nature.-he-adored-his-family-and-took-pride-in-his-home.-he-was-a-member-of-the-vfw-post-4961-in-seaford-and-the-american-legion-post-218-in-sharptown%2C-md.-besides-his-parents%2C-jack-was-also-preceded-in-death-by-a-grandson%2C-john-michael-fitzsimmons.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-33-years%2C-sandy%2C-and-his-children%2C-john-morgan-(toni)-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-michele-fitzsimmons-(michael)-of-elizabethtown%2C-ky%2C-his-loving-stepchildren%2C-frank-guthman-(martha)-of-norwalk%2C-ct%2C-lori-miller-of-norwalk%2C-ct%2C-wendy-o'connell-(kevin)-of-patterson%2C-ny%2C-pam-landan-(bill)-of-shelton%2C-ct%2C-eighteen-beautiful%2C-talented-and-successful-grandchildren%2C-and-a-growing-number-of-adorable-great-grandchildren.-the-family-would-like-to-thank-vitas-hospice-for-the-compassion-and-support.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-suggests-donations-may-be-made-to-vitas-hospice%2C-30265-commerce-dr.%2C-suite-202%2C-millsboro%2C-de-19966.-to-leave-a-condolence-visit-www.cranstonfuneralhome.com.-- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/james-(poppy)-m.-molgano-surrounded-by-members-of-both-his-family-begotten-in-love-and-his-faith-family%2C-we-solemnly-announce-the-peaceful-passing-into-eternal-life-of-our-precious-mother's-husband-and-our-dearly-beloved-earthly-father%2C-james-michael-molgano%2C-87-on-friday%2C-october-25.-born-in-new-haven%2C-connecticut-in-1926%2C-he-was-devoted-to-his-childhood-sweetheart%2C-theresa%2C-for-67-years-until-his-passing-and-to-his-daughters-kathleen-molgano%2C-jo-ann-raudebaugh-and-son%2C-reverend-father-james-e.-molgano.-%22poppy%22-also-remains-the-loving-grandfather-to-pamela-dixon%2C-kristen-jackson%2C-jaime-and-keith-steinberg%2C-and-douglas-and-jennifer-raudebaugh-and-doting-great-grandfather-to-alyssa-jackson%2C-zachary-raudebaugh%2C-kyle-steinberg%2C-kevin-steinberg%2C-madison-raudebaugh%2C-and-christopher-riley.-pop-was-predeceased-by-his-parents-james-and-mary-molgano%2C-sisters-josephine%2C-katherine%2C-and-mary%2C-and-brothers-michael%2C-frank%2C-and-richard.-he-is-survived-by-his-brothers-amy-molgano%2C-louis-(rita)-molgano-and-samy-(marie)-molgano%2C-as-well-as-by-numerous-nieces-and-nephews-%E2%80%A6-most-notably-his-godson%2C-the-honorable-michael-molgano-with-whom-he-shared-a-special-bond-of-love-inspired-by-faith.-dad-proudly-served-in-the-united-states-marine-corp-during-the-second-world-war-and-upon-his-marriage-to-our-mom%2C-they-remained-in-stamford%2C-connecticut-for-38-years-before-relocating-to-south-florida-in-1984.-shortly-after-his-dutiful-service-to-our-country-as-a-marine%2C-pop-served-his-beloved-city-and-community-as-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department.-in-an-effort-to-become-the-fullest-expression-of-himself-while-utilizing-his-talents-and-gifts-to-the-best-of-his-ability%2C-dad-then-went-on-to-become-an-insurance-executive%2C-realtor%2C-credit-analyst-for-a-major-financial-institution%2C-director-of-development-with-a-catholic-college-and-the-executive-director-of-the-italian-center-of-stamford.-two-of-dad's-most-shining-and-proudest-professional-moments-came-when-he%2C-along-with-a-few-others%2C-principally-brought-this-community-center-from-its-outdated-location-to-where-it-presently-is-situated-on-nearly-30-acres-of-pristine-real-estate-in-1970.-as-executive-director%2C-he-ensured-that-the-fine-people-of-stamford-and-the-surrounding-area-were-always-provided-with-the-most-discriminating-service-from-one-of-the-most-renowned-and-prestigious-alloccasion-facilities.-the-other-significant-contribution-he-inspired-with-some-members-of-unico-is-columbus-park-that-remains-enshrined-in-the-city-of-stamford.-in-addition-to-his-ministry-of-bringing-joy-to-children-as-%22santa%22-each-and-every-day-throughout-the-year-over-the-span-of-twenty-plus-years%2C-pop's-greatest-happiness-was-found-in-living-his-faith-and-devotion-to-our-lord-jesus-christ-and-to-our-blessed-mother.-until-his-physical-l-imi-tat-ions-became-progressively-debilitating%2C-he-was-a-daily-communicant-at-holy-mass.-he-also-faithfully-prayed-the-holy-rosary-and-other-devotions%2C-and-spent-untold-hours-before-the-blessed-sacrament-in-eucharistic-adoration.-a-wake-service-will-be-held-on-saturday%2C-november-2nd-from-10%3A30am-to-12%3A30pm-at-st.-martin-de-porres-catholic-church-in-jensen-beach%2C-florida.-the-praying-of-the-angelus-and-the-glorious-mysteries-of-the-holy-rosary-will-begin-at-12-noon.-the-mass-of-christian-burial-wi-l-l-be-celebrated-at-1pm.-interment-wil-l-immediately-follow-mass-at-our-lady%2C-queen-of-peace-cemetery-in-wpb.-in-l-ieu-of-flowers%2C-his-fami-ly-requests-donations-to-the-%22matthew-25%3A35-outreach-ministry%22-of-st.-martin-de-porres-church 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-francis-%22jack%22-moriarty%2C-sr.%C2%A0-86%2C-passed-away-on-thursday%2C-january-3%2C-2008-at-columbia-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york%2C-after-a-brief-illness.-born-june-12%2C-1921-in-stamford%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-patrick-and-margaret-coffey-moriarty.--jack-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school%2C-class-of-1939.-jack's-career-began-as-a-special-constable-with-the-former-town-police-department-on-june-15%2C-1944%2C-and-served-in-this-capacity-until-his-appointment-as-a-regular-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-on-november-17%2C-1949.-during-his-long-and-honorable-police-career%2C-he-served-with-eight-police-chiefs%2C-thirteen-mayors-and-one-first-selectman.-intelligence%2C-dedication%2C-and-devotion-to-duty%2C-all-contributed-to-jack's-promotion-to-sergeant-on-august-5%2C-1955%2C-lieutenant-on-october-4%2C-1961%2C-and-captain-on-november-24%2C-1969.-in-november-1981%2C-he-was-promoted-to-deputy-chief-by-then-chief-john-t.-considine-and-the-stamford-police-commission.-he-was-then-assigned-as-commanding-officer%2C-administration-and-support-services%2C-serving-with-distinction-until-his-retirement-on-december-30%2C-1994.-among-many-other-assignments%2C-he-served-as-commanding-officer-of-the-uniform-and-records-divisions.-one-of-the-most-challenging-assignments-was-that-of-liaison-officer-for-the-chief-of-police-and-police-commission-with-the-general-contractor-during-the-construction-and-remodeling-of-stamford-police-headquarters.-other-assignments-include-representing-the-police-department-on-the-stamford-utility-board-and-service-on-the-city's-enterprise-zone-committee.--a-lifelong-member-of-st.-mary-rc-church%2C-he-is-one-of-the-two-lay-trustees-and-a-member-and-past-president-of-the-church's-holy-name-society.-he-is-also-a-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus%2C-st.-augustine-council-%2341%2C-and-a-life-member-of-the-council's-lafayette-assembly-4th-degree.-in-addition%2C-he-is-a-member-of-the-board-of-directors-of-st.-camillus-health-center.-among-his-other-memberships-are-the-stamford-police-association%2C-inc.%2C-the-police-association-of-connecticut%2C-the-stamford-old-timers-and-the-state-street-debating-society.--he-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-jean-rohacik-moriarty-of-stamford%3B-his-son%2C-john-f.-moriarty%2C-jr.-and-his-wife-adrienne-of-norwalk%3B-his-son%2C-james-j.-moriarty-and-his-wife-cynthia-of-norwalk%2C-and-their-children-michael-and-courtney%3B-his-son%2C-terence-p.-moriarty-and-his-wife-diane-of-dover%2C-ma-and-their-children-patrick%2C-ryan-and-connor%3B-and-his-daughter%2C-mary-ellen-carroll-and-her-husband-ken-of-malvern%2C-pa-and-their-children-kyle%2C-kelly-and-kasey%3B-and-a-sister%2C-mary-moriarty-of-stamford.--in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-his-brother%2C-william-moriarty.--friends-may-call-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-on-monday%2C-january-7%2C-2008-from-4%3A00-%C3%B0-8%3A00-pm.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-funeral-home-at-9%3A20-am-on-tuesday%2C-january-8-and-proceed-to-st.-mary-rc-church%2C-566-elm-street%2C-stamford%2C-where-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-10%3A00-am.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john-cemetery-in-darien.--%C2%A0 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/jeremiah-mclellan%2C-sr.%2C-88%2C-affectionately-known-as-%22jerry%22-transitioned-peacefully-on-friday%2C-september-18%2C-2015.-he-was-born-on-september-13%2C-1927%2C-in-dillon%2C-sc%2C-son-of-the-late-william-and-pauline-ford-mclellan.-he-served-as-detective-in-the-stamford%2C-ct.-township-until-retirement.-jeremiah-served-honorably-in-the-us-army-and-received-several-medals-of-decorations-during-his-enlistment.-his-civic-and-social-affiliations-were-numerous-and-will-be-remembered-for-his-outstanding-service-to-the-stamford-community-which-includes-past-president-of-the-stamford-kiwanis-club%2C-past-member-of-the-first-stamford-bank-board-of-directors%2C-past-president-of-the-manor-north-condo-association%2C-proprietor-of-selleck-liquor-store-and-many-others.-his-life-and-legacy-will-be-treasured-by-his-son-and-his-wife%3B-jeremiah-mclellan%2C-jr.-and-jennifer-mclellan%2C-and-his-daughter-and-her-husband%3B-devyn-d.-nettingham-and-larry-nettingham%2C-six-grandchildren%2C-five-great-grandchildren%2C-one-brother%3B-nehemiah-mclellan-(mildred)-and-a-host-of-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-other-relatives-and-friends.-he-was-also-predeceased-by-his-siblings%2C-frances-mclellan%2C-amelia-cooper%2C-inez-hamer%2C-herman-mclellan%2C-and-harvey-ford.-visitation-will-be-held-on-tuesday%2C-september-22%2C-2015%2C-from-11%3A00-am-%E2%80%93-12%3A00-pm-followed-by-a-service-of-celebration-at-12%3A00-pm-at-bethel-ame-church%2C-150-fairfield-ave.-stamford%2C-ct.-with-rev.-leroy-ladson%2C-jr.-officiating.-interment-will-follow-at-fairfield-memorial-park.-services-entrusted-to-downer-funeral-home.-- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/chief-george-w.-mayer%2C-84%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford-passed-away-peacefully-at-home-on-friday%2C-july-5%2C-2013.-chief-mayer-was-born-on-november-18%2C-1928-to-the-late-george-w.-mayer%2C-sr.-and-isobel-dean-mayer.he-graduated-from-stamford-high-school%2C-class-of-1946.-he-served-in-the-u.s-army-from-1946-to-1948-and-again-from-1950-to-1953.-while-stationed-in-germany%2C-he-served-as-ordance-officer-for-the-28th-infantry-division.-he-was-appointed-a-patrolman-with-the-stamford-police-dept.-in-1959.-in-1960-he-graduated-from-the-first-ever-%22conn.-chiefs-of-police-academy%22-held-in-bethany%2C-ct.in-1964-he-was-assigned-to-the-detective-bureau-as-a-plainclothes-officer.-later-that-year-he-was-assigned-with-det.-thomas-rowan-to-form-the-departments-first-anti-narcotic%2C-gambling-and-organized-crime-squad.-in-1967-he-was-promoted-to-detective-and-in-1974-he-was-promoted-to-lieutenant-and-served-as-shift-commander-in-the-uniform-division.-in-1975-he-graduated-from-the-f.b.i.-national-academy-and-in1976-he-was-appointed-commander-of-the-department's-special-service-squad.in-1981-he-was-appointed-to-deputy-chief-in-charge-of-operations%2C-commanding-the-uniform-division%2C-detective-bureau%2C-special-service-squad%2C-the-youth-bureau-and-the-identification-bureau.-on-two-occasions-during-1987-and-1988-he-was-appointed-acting-chief-while-the-city-made-a-nationwide-search-for-a-chief-of-police.-he-was-appointed-chief-of-police-on-august-8%2C-1988-and-served-until-his-retirement-in-april-of-1994%2C-ending-a-career-of-35-years-with-the-stamford-police-dept.-during-his-career%2C-chief-mayer-received-numerous-citations-and-commendations-from-municipal%2C-state-and-federal-law-enforcement-and-government-agencies-from-around-the-country.he-was-also-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-association%2C-the-police-association-of-ct%2C-international-association-of-chiefs-of-police%2C-f.b.i.-national-academy-association%2C-bpo-elks-lodge%2C-no.899%2C-american-legion-post-no.3%2C-veterans-of-foreign-wars%2C-post-9617%2C-the-state-street-debating-society-and-the-springdale-fire-dept.-also-prior-to-his-retirement-chief-mayer-was-a-member-of-the-fairfield-county-detectives-conference%2C-the-ct-police-chiefs-association%2C-national-narcotics-enforcement-association%2C-national-association-of-bunco-investigators%2C-international-association-of-homicide-investigators%2C-international-association-of-arson-investigators-and-the-tri-state-organized-crime-council.chief-mayer-is-survived-by-several-nieces.-besides-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-his-wife-patricia-hunley-mayer-in-2006.-in-accordance-with-chief-mayer's-wishes%2C-there-will-be-no-calling-hours-and-no-funeral-services.-the-burial-will-be-private.-memorial-donations-may-be-made-to-st.-jude-children's-research-hospital%2C-501-st.-jude-place-building%2C-memphis%2C-tn-38105 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-maloney---of-stamford%2C-passed-away-on-sunday-morning%2C-october-29-at-stamford-hospital-after-a-long-illness.-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-martin-and-katie-maloney.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-a-sister-maureen-and-two-brothers%2C-martin-and-kieran.-in-addition-to-his-loving-and-devoted-wife-mary%2C-he-is-survived-by-a-brother-william-and-three-sisters%2C-agnes%2C-carmel%2C-and-kathleen.--mr.-maloney-emigrated-to-the-united-states-in-1948-from-his-native-county-galway-in-ireland.-he-served-as-a-corporal-in-the-united-states-army-from-february-1951-through-february-1953-and-was-then-honorably-discharged-in-october%2C-1956.-he-was-retired-from-the-stamford-police-department-where-he-had-a-very-rewarding-40-year-tenure.-he-served-as-stamford's-canine-officer-for-28-years-and-received-numerous-citations-and-commendations.--mr.-maloney-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-knights-of-columbus-and-also-a-member-and-past-president-of-the-stamford-ancient-order-of-hiberians.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours-and-the-funeral-arrangements-are-private. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/walter-w.-lyons-of-vero-beach-florida-died-on-11-mar-2012.-he-was-91.-walter-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct.%2C-attending-stamford-schools-and-at-the-outbreak-of-wwii-he-joined-the-marines-where-he-was-deployed-to-the-pacific-theater-for-34-months-and-engaged-in-major-battles-as-a-member-of-the-1st-marine-division.-after-his-discharge-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-and-was-a-career-police-officer-retiring-in-1976-with-the-rank-of-detective-lieutenant.-walter-was-very-proud-of-his-marine-and-police-service-retiring-to-florida-with-his-wife-eileen-in-1983.-walter-was-an-avid-golfer-and-enjoyed-fishing.-he-remained-active-with-family-and-friends-over-the-years.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife-eileen-lyons-(crocker)-of-vero-beach%3B-his-wife-of-66-years.-he-leaves-son-douglas-of-plainville%2C-ma%2C-daughters-diane-johnson-of-southport-nc%2C-and-druanne-fitzgerald-of-palmdale-ca.-walter-also-leaves-5-grandchildren-and-1-great-grandchild.-he-also-leaves-sisters-mildred-rumore-and-katherine-gill-of-connecticut-and-brother-george-lyons-of-newport-richie%2C-fl.-walter's-last-several-years-were-aided-immensely-through-the-efforts-of-a-wonderful-team-of-people-at-the-visiting-nurse-association-of-the-treasure-coast%2C-vero-beach%2C-fl-32960-and-any-donations-in-walter's-name-would-be-deeply-appreciated.-ceremonies-will-be-private.-he-will-be-interred-at-st.-mary's-cemetery-in-greenwich-ct.-paid-obituary 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/michael-p.-lynch---age-56%2C-of-bridgeport%2C-a-police-sergeant-for-the-city-of-stamford-with-29-years-of-service%2C-died-peacefully-at-home-surrounded-by-his-family-on-thursday%2C-september-14%2C-2006.-born-in-stamford-on-december-24%2C-1949%2C-he-was-a-son-of-the-late-dr.-william-and-doris-albert-lynch.-survivors-include-his-wife-of-29-years%2C-margaret-mcgowan-lynch%2C-a-daughter%2C-mary-lynch-of-stratford%2C-two-sons%2C-kevin-lynch-and-his-wife%2C-erin-of-bridgeport-and-daniel-lynch-of-bridgeport%2C-two-brothers%2C-christopher-lynch-and-his-wife%2C-kathy-of-trumbull-and-patrick-lynch-and-his-wife%2C-heidi-of-easton%2C-two-sisters%2C-lisa-moriarty-and-her-husband%2C-jim-of-virginia-and-claudia-cingari-and-her-husband%2C-joe-of-stamford%2C-two-uncles%2C-robert-lynch-and-his-wife%2C-barbara-and-gerard-albert-and-his-wife%2C-laura%2C-all-of-stamford%2C-his-father-in-law%2C-thomas-mcgowan-of-milford%2C-and-many-cousins%2C-nieces-and-nephews.-friends-are-invited-to-meet-directly-in-st.-catherine-of-siena-church%2C-200-shelton-road%2C-trumbull-on-monday%2C-september-18%2C-2006-at-10-a.m.-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial.-interment-will-take-place-at-the-convenience-of-the-family.-family-and-friends-may-call-on-sunday-from-3-to-7-p.m.-at-the-abriola-parkview-funeral-home%2C-419-white-plains-road%2C-trumbull.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-contributions-may-be-made-to-the-stamford-police-association%2C-805-bedford-st.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901.-to-light-a-virtual-candle%2C-visit-us-at-www.abriola.com.--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our-sympathy-store. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/frank-peter-loglisci-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-peacefully-at-home-surrounded-by-his-loving-family%2C-on-april-17%2C-2008.-born-may-10%2C-1918%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-raffaele-and-antonia-degenaro-loglisci-of-stamford.-frank-began-his-career-with-the-stamford-police-department-in-1946-having-been-appointed-a-supernumerary-by-mayor-charles-e.-moore-and-then-in-1947-being-appointed-a-patrolman-until-his-retirement-in-january-1%2C-1992.-frank-held-badge-%231-of-the-stamford-police-department-for-over-seventeen-years%2C-the-longest-period-of-time-of-any-police-officer.-frank-was-affectionately-known-as-the-%22mayor-of-bedford-street%22-for-all-the-years-that-he-patrolled-bedford-street-and-forever-thereafter.-frank-said-that-he-had-been-fortunate-enough-to-serve-in-a-position-where-he-had-come-in-contact-with-so-many-people-and-had-been-able-to-help-a-few.-my-memories-are-many-and-most-happy-ones%2C-i-will-cherish-these-memories-and-say-goodbye-with-a-smile-and-a-tear.-frank-was-a-charter-member-of-the-police-anchor-club-%2325%2C-a-member-of-the-connecticut-state-police-association%2C-an-honorary-life-long-member-of-the-st.-augustine-council-of-the-knights-of-columbus-and-member-and-past-president-of-the-gravinese-mutual-aid-society-and-a-parishioner-of-sacred-heart-rc-church-in-stamford.-frank-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife%2C-grace-sacco-loglisci%2C-of-65-years%3B-his-son%2C-ralph-f.-loglisci-and-his-wife-donna%3B-his-daughter%2C-antonia-and-her-husband-wallace-mcghee-of-byron%2C-illinois%3B-and-his-daughter%2C-marie-defreitas-of-norwalk%3B-and-godson%2C-victor-e.-(eddie)-salas-and-his-wife-evelyn-of-bridgeport.-he-is-also-survived-by-14-grandchildren-and-13-great-grandchildren.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-frank-was-predeceased-by-his-daughter%2C-patricia-trombetto%3B-brothers%2C-joseph-and-louis-loglisci%3B-sisters%2C-angelina-cognetta%2C-mary-ladestro%2C-philomena-(mamie)-grande%2C-lena-fumega-and-rose-turcio.-friends-may-call-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-on-sunday%2C-april-20-from-3%3A00-7%3A00-pm.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-funeral-home-at-9%3A30-am-on-monday%2C-april-21-and-proceed-to-sacred-heart-rc-church%2C-37-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-where-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-am.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-rc-cemetery%2C-25-camp-avenue%2C-darien.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-are-made-to-the-stamford-police-association%2C-805-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901. 2026-03-31 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/william-%22bill%22-lockwood-of-stamford%2C-connecticut-passed-away-peacefully-on-august-28%2C-2013%2C-at-his-home.-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-edward-and-marge-lockwood.-he-had-a-long-career-in-the-stamford-police-department.-for-many-years-he-was-part-of-the-department's-motorcycle-unit.-after-his-retirement-from-the-police-department%2C-he-worked-at-sterling-farms-golf-course-as-a-grounds-foreman.-bill-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife%2C-mary%2C-son-bill-and-wife-ann-of-missouri%2C-son-jeffrey-and-wife-deborah-of-southington%2C-and-daughter%2C-cindy-boisfeuillet-of-stamford.-he-is-also-survived-by-five-grandchildren%3A-jonathan-and-michael-boisfeuillet-of-stamford%2C-timothy%2C-and-jeffrey-lockwood%2C-and-megan-henry.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-a-brother%2C-harold-%22jack%22-lockwood.-bill-was-a-sweet%2C-gentle%2C-caring-man-with-a-ready-smile.-he-had-a-lifelong-love-of-gardening%2C-old-time-machinery%2C-and-golden-retrievers.-he-will-be-greatly-missed-and-lovingly-remembered-by-all-who-knew-him.-the-family-will-receive-family-and-friends-on-friday%2C-august-30%2C-2013%2C-from-4-p.m.-to-8-p.m.-at-leo-p.-gallagher-and-son-funeral-home%2C-2900-summer-st.%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-a-funeral-service-will-be-held-at-the-funeral-home-on-saturday%2C-august-31st-at-10%3A30-am.-interment-will-follow-at-long-ridge-union-cemetery-in-stamford. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/frank-william-little-passed-away-on-august-28%2C-2011-at-home.-born-may-30%2C-1943-in-stamford%2C-connecticut%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-delphine-and-william-little.-frank-attended-stamford-public-schools-and-became-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-serving-for-over-thirty-six-years-until-his-retirement-in-2007.-he-loved-the-lord-and-faithfully-worshipped-god.-he-was-a-member-of-the-heavenly-zion-choir-at-wilson-memorial-c.o.g.i.c-and-was-a-member-of-a-local-prayer-group.-frank-also-was-a-member-of-the-st.-john's-lodge-%2314-f-%26-a.m.-prince-hall.-he-was-an-avid-tennis-player%2C-gardener-and-he-was-a-known-car-enthusiast-enjoying-retirement-life-fully.-frank-is-survived-by-his-daughter%2C-bonneita-little%2C-one-brother%2C-richard-little-(ruth)%2C-one-sister%2C-delphine-jackson%2C-three-grandsons%2C-and-a-close-friend%2C-irene-simonetti-and-several-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-cousins%2C-aunts%2C-uncles-and-many-friends.-his-brother-in-law-samuel-jackson%2C-jr.-predeceased-frank.-calling-hours-will-be-held-on-tuesday%2C-september-6%2C-2011-from-7%3A00-pm---8%3A00-pm-at-wilson-memorial-c.o.g.i.c.%2C-164-richmond-hill-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-followed-by-a-funeral-service-at-8%3A00-pm-with-bishop-c.h.-brewer-officiating.-interment-will-take-place-on-wednesday%2C-september-7%2C-2011-at-10%3A00-am-at-woodland-cemetery%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-arrangements-entrusted-to-downer-funeral-home%2C-31-stillwater-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/philip-ladestro---75%2C-a-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-passed-away-on-thursday%2C-june-21%2C-2007-at-stamford-hospital.-born-september-6%2C-1931-in-stamford%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-salvatore-and-mary-loglisci-ladestro.--mr.-ladestro-was-a-veteran-of-the-u.s.-army-and-served-for-thirty-years-with-the-stamford-police-dept.-he-was-a-member-of-the-police-benevolent-association-and-the-gravinese-mutual-aid-society.-he-was-also-a-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus%2C-st.-augustine-council-%2341-in-stamford%2C-and-the-piedmont-club-of-darien.--philip-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-may-johansson-ladestro%3B-his-three-children%3A-karen-and-her-husband-stephen-ostaszewski-of-stamford%3B-debra-and-her-husband-donald-blome-of-kuwait%3B-his-son%2C-sal%2C-of-los-angeles%3B-6-grandchildren%3A-krista%2C-brian-and-kara-ostaszewski%3B-and-sarah%2C-nicholas-and-carl-blome.-he-is-also-survived-by-2-brothers%3A-salvatore-and-his-wife-kathy-of-stamford%3B-and-ralph-and-his-wife-guri-of-ellicott-city%2C-md%3B-a-sister%2C-antonia-o'brien-of-stamford%3B-a-brother-in-law%2C-joseph-mossa-of-stamford%3B-and-11-nieces-and-nephews.--in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-he-was-predeceased-by-a-sister%2C-elizabeth-mossa.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-is-handling-all-arrangements.-all-services-will-be-private.-www.cognetta.com-%22 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/diane-lakatos-tisano-52-of-lakewood-died-wednesday%2C-september-26%2C-2007%2C-at-her-home.-she-is-survived-by-her-husband-of-david-k.-tisano.--born-march-14%2C-1955%2C-in-bridgeport%2C-ct%2C-she-was-the-daughter-of-alice-larson-lakatos-of-fairfield%2C-ct%2C-and-the-late-john-lakatos.-she-was-a-graduate-of-andrew-warde-high-school-and-later-of-norwalk-community-college-with-an-associate's-degree-in-criminal-justice.-diane-was-a-retired-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-serving-the-community-for-20-years.--also%2C-surviving-is-her-brother-john-lakatos-and-wife-cindy-of-lordship%2C-ct%3B-her-father-in-law-john-tisano-of-lakewood%3B-brother-in-law-thomas-tisano-and-wife-terri-of-lakewood%3B-sister-in-law-susan-achilles-of-bridgeport%2C-ct.--a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-tuesday%2C-oct.-2%2C-2007%2C-at-st.-julianna's-church-in-rock-lake-at-11%3A30-am.-interment-will-follow-in-st.-julianna's-cemetery.-friends-may-visit-the-hessling-funeral-home-428-main-st.-honesdale-on-monday-from-5-to-8-pm.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/joseph-p.-kyek-(poppa)%2C-age-85%2C-died-peacefully-at-home-with-family-by-his-side.-he-was-born-in-duryea%2C-pa-on-march-18%2C-1929-to-the-late-stanley-and-stephanie-kyek.-he-was-beloved-husband-of-the-late-theresa-(terri)-ann-kyek%2C-who-predeceased-him-in-2001.-joseph-graduated-stamford-high-school-in-1947%2C-before-proudly-joining-the-us-army-and-serving-his-country-in-the-korean-war.-he-was-a-hard-working-father%2C-a-stamford-police-sargeant%2C-who-also-worked-as-a-painter-with-his-partner-from-the-police-force%2C-michael-docimo.-he-was-a-lifelong-member-of-the-holy-name-athletic-club-and-for-many-years-he-enjoyed-working-at-the-clearwater-house-on-atlantic-st.-where-he-was-loved-by-everyone.-he-was-the-best-father-a-boy-could-ever-want%2C-as-he-almost-always-made-it-to-his-kids-baseball-games%2C-and-even-found-time-to-go-trout-fishing.-poppa-really-enjoyed-watching-a-yankee-game-with-a-cold-beer-in-his-hand.-he-will-be-greatly-missed-by-his-children%2C-grandchildren%2C-family-and-friends.-he-is-survived-by-his-children%2C-joseph-p.(and-vivian)-kyek-jr.%2Cmichael-s.(and-joann)-kyek%2C-gregory-t.(and-remi)-kyek%2C-steven-m.-kyek-and-theresa-a.-kyek%3B-grandchildren%2C-matthew-kyek%2C-jason-kyek%2C-joseph-m.-kyek%2C-rosa-t.-kyek-(fernandes)%2C-stephanie-n.-kyek%2C-christopher-j.-kyek%2C-dylan-m.-kyek%2C-joanna-m.-kyek%2C-angel-m.kyek%3B-and-a-great-granddaughter%2C-isabella.-family-will-receive-relatives-and-friends-on-monday%2C-may-19th-from-4pm-to-8pm-at-the-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-tuesday%2C-may-20th-at-11am-at-holy-name-of-jesus-church%2C-369-washington-blvd%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-will-follow-at-woodland-cemetery%2C-66-woodland-place%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct.-the-kyek-family-has-entrusted-the-funeral-arrangements-to-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-if-you-would-like-to-leave-an-expression-of-sympathy-for-the-family-online%2C-you-may-sign-the-guestbook-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-visit-the-funeral-home-facebook-page-at-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome-to-share-memories-of-joseph-with-his-family. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/floyd-(sonny)-krom%2C-age-76-husband-of-arlene-(haug)-krom-passed-away-on-monday%2C-november-23%2C-2015%2C-at-stamford-hospital.-born-in-ellenville%2C-ny-on-december-26%2C-1938%2C-son-of-the-late-floyd-and-doris-krom-the-eldest-of-5-children.-he-served-in-the-united-states-navy-aboard-the-uss-roy-o.-hale-as-a-radioman-before-joining-the-stamford-police-dept-in-1968-he-spent-the-next-34-years-as-a-police-officer%2C-retiring-in-2002-for-2-weeks-before-resuming-work-in-the-records-div-as-a-police-aide-until-his-death.-a-padi-certified-instructor-he-was-captain-of-the-police-scuba-team-where-he-was-instrumental-in-training-the-stamford-fire-dept-in-cold-water-ice-rescue-and-recovery.-a-member-of-the-pistol-team%2C-swat-team%2C-and-motorcycle-div.-a-dedicated-employee%2C-with-high-work-ethic.-records-div-became-his-second-family.-known-as-a-practical-joker-w%2Fa-quick-wit%2C-right-tom%3F-he-loved-his-daily-newspaper-run%2C-crosswords%2C-lottery-tickets%2C-foxwoods%2C-and-feeding-his-pet-chipmunk.-survived-by-wife-arlene%2C-sons-dave%2C-jim%2C-ken-(cindy)-daughter-tammie-(thomas)%2C-grandchildren-tiffany%2C-kailea%2C-christopher%2C-anthony-and-great-grandson-tyler.-brothers-peter-of-wv-and-paul-of-fl.-predeceased-by-brother-robert-allen%2C-sisters-donna%2C-and-pat.--special-thanks-to-dr-katsigiannis-%26-staff%2C-stamford-hosp-icu%2C-nurses-%26-docs-on-3n%3B-members-of-stamford-police-records%2C-family%2C-friends-for-their-love%2C-support-%26-prayers.--calling-hours-will-be-held-at-the-lacerenza-funeral-home-%26-cremation-services%2C-8-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford-on-sunday%2C-november-29-from-2%3A00---6%3A00-pm.-a-prayer-service-will-be-held-at-the-funeral-home-at-4%3A00-pm.-interment-will-take-place-at-a-later-date.--in-lieu-of-flowers-donations-can-be-made-to-st-judes-children's-hosp-at-stjude.org%2Fgivethanks- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/harry-f.-king%2C-95%2C-lifelong-stamford-resident%2C-entered-into-eternal-rest-on-saturday%2C-april-16%2C-2011.-he-was-born-on-july-4th%2C-1915-in-stamford%2C-and-was-the-son-of-the-late-maurice-and-grace-redfield-king.-mr.-king-was-a-world-war-ii-veteran-and-was-very-proud-of-the-time-he-spent-serving-his-country-in-the-u.s.-army.-he-served-from-1941-to1944-as-a-staff-sergeant-in-company-a---643d-tank-destroyer-battalion.-during-his-service%2C-harry-was-recognized-for-his-bravery-and-valor-and-was-awarded-several-commendations-by-the-u.s.-army-including-the-american-defense-service-medal%2C-the-good-conduct-medal-and-the-european%2Fafrican-middle-eastern-service-medal.-upon-his-honorable-discharge%2C-mr.-king-pursued-a-career-in-law-enforcement-and-became-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford-in-1944.-his-career-with-the-stamford-police-department-spanned-30-years-where-he-achieved-the-rank-of-lieutenant-before-retiring-in-1974.-mr.-king-was-an-active-member-of-the-stamford-community.-he-belonged-to-the-glenbrook-athletic-club%2C-the-elks-club-of-stamford%2C-the-ponus-yacht-club%2C-the-stamford-police-association-and-the-police-association-of-connecticut.-he-also-enjoyed-playing-rounds-of-golf-with-long-time-friends-at-numerous-golf-courses%2C-but-was-especially-fond-of-the-rounds-he-shared-with-the-group-called-%22the-has-beens%22%2C-which-were-played-in-stamford-at-sterling-farms-and-hubbard-heights-golf-courses.-survivors-include-two-sisters%2C-grace-king-caulkin%2C-of-fullerton%2C-ca%2C-and-ruth-wyko%2C-of-stamford%2C-several-nieces-and-nephews%2C-grand-nieces-and-nephews-and-great-grand-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-beloved-wife-of-54-years%2C-gladys-t.-king-in-2010.-mr.-king's-family-welcomes-all-relatives-and-friends-on-wednesday%2C-april-20%2C-2011%2C-from-5pm-to-8pm-at-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-ave.-in-stamford%2C-ct.-a-funeral-service-will-be-held-on-thursday%2C-april-21%2C-2011-at-10am-also-at-bosak-funeral-home.-interment-will-take-place-at-st.-john-r.c.-cemetery-in-darien%2C-ct.-the-family-has-entrusted-the-funeral-arrangements-to-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-if-you-wish-to-leave-an-online-remembrance%2C-please-visit-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-to-access-the-family's-online-guestbook. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/francis-(frank)-m.-%22smokey%22-kane-frank-and-dorothy-followed-their-daughter-louise-and-son-in-law%2C-ed-to-northern-california-in-1990.-they-were-very-active-and-happily-participated-in-the-lives-of-their-grandchildren%2C-chris-and-leslie.-frank-loved-the-sea%2C-loved-to-read%2C-loved-watching-football-and-baseball%2C-and-loved-life.-he-passed-away-on-april-11%2C-2005%2C-in-santa-rosa%2C-ca-at-the-age-of-82.-he-was-born-and-raised-in-stamford%2C-ct.%2C-by-the-late-agnes-and-francis-kane.-after-serving-in-the-navy-during-wwii-from-1942-1946-as-ship's-cook-third-class%2C-he-worked-as-a-plumber-until-becoming-a-patrolman-for-the-stamford-police-department%2C-stamford%2C-connecticut-on-june-29%2C-1951.-he-retired-from-the-police-force-after-31-years-of-service.-he-is-predeceased-by-his-wife-dorothy-a.-vardzik-kane.-he-is-survived-by-his-sons-francis-m.-kane-jr.%2C-of-norwalk%2C-ct.%2C-and-robert-c.-kane-of-fla.%2C-daughter-louise-turner-and-husband-ed-of-windsor%2C-ca.%2C-and-grandchildren%3A-christopher%2C-leslie%2C-justine%2C-and-shannon.-frank-was-the-first-honorary-member-of-the-rotary-club-of-windsor%2C-a-member-of-the-vfw-post-768%2C-and-an-active-bingo-participant-at-the-windsor-senior-center.-calling-hours-will-be-from-7-9-p.m.-on-friday%2C-april-15th.-prayers-will-be-offered-on-saturday-at-noon-followed-by-interment-at-shiloh-cemetery.-friends-are-invited-to-celebrate-franks'-life-with-his-family-after-his-burial.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-can-be-made-in-his-name-to-the-windsor-rotary-community-foundation%2C-p.o.-box-2020%2C-windsor%2C-ca-95492.-funeral-arrangements-are-being-handled-by-romano's-windsor-mortuary%2C-9660-old-redwood-highway%2C-windsor%2C-ca-707-838-600 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/charles-h.-september-24%2C-2016%2C-of-buffalo%2C-formerly-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-beloved-husband-of-beverly-ann-(gonzalez)%3B-loving-father-of-keeley-(steve)-malec%2C-laurey-kaminski%2C-jodey-(shaun)-cashman%3B-devoted-grandfather-of-jennifer%2C-jeffrey%2C-daniel%2C-thomas%2C-steven%2C-jane%2C-lily-and-holly%3B-son-of-the-late-henry-and-frances-(lowicki)-kaminski%3B-dear-brother-of-florence-meehan%2C-late-stephen-and-henry-kaminski%2C-late-diane-and-joseph-slavinsky%3B-dear-brother-in-law-of-susan-gonzalez-and-paul-stokely%3B-cherished-uncle-to-erika-pollak-and-many-nieces-and-nephews%3B-best-buddy-of-carl-martino-and-louie-watson.-family-present-friday-5-8-pm-at-kazmierczak-funeral-home%2C-inc.%2C-3640-clinton-st.-(one-block-east-of-union-rd.)-west-seneca.-memorial-mass-of-christian-burial-saturday-at-9%3A30-am-in-st.-louis-rc-church%2C-780-main-st.-at-edward-st.%2C-buffalo.-kindly-assemble-at-church.-charles-was-a-retired-sergeant-with-the-stamford-police-dept.-and-served-in-the-us-marine-corps.-memorials-to-ecmc-foundation%2C-462-grider-st.-g-1%2C-buffalo%2C-ny-14215-in-charles'-name-are-appreciated.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/joseph-frank-jablonsky%2C-%22jabber%2C-a-%22retired-police-officer%2C-previously-of-stamford-and-leigh-high-acres%2C-fla.%2C-peacefully-entered-into-eternal-rest-on-may-31%2C-2010.-born-march-15%2C-1921%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-francis-and-mary-jablonski.-joseph-was-the-loving-husband-to-his-late-wife-of-48-years%2C-ann-y.-(caputo)-jablonsky.-his-memory-and-legacy-will-be-cherished-by-his-three-children%2C-stephanie-jablonsky-arnel-of-simpsonville%2C-s.c.%2C-joann-jablonsky-(michael)-johnson-of-reelsville%2C-ind.%2C-and-joseph-jablonsky%2C-of-stamford.-he-was-a-loving-grandfather-to-danielle-telesco%2C-peter-a.-telesco%2C-taylor-arnel%2C-daniel-johnson-and-sarah-jablonsky.-joseph%2C-the-youngest-of-eight-children%2C-was-predeceased-by-his-brothers%2C-stanley-jablonski%2C-zygmunt-jablonski%2C-benjamin-jablonski%2C-and-sisters%2C-frances-meleski%2C-julia-zygmont%2C-helen-antonowicz-and-mary-garasimuk.-he-also-had-several-nieces-and-nephews%2C-as-well-as-several-grandnieces-and-grandnephews.-he-will-be-greatly-missed-by-family-and-friends.-joseph-served-in-the-united-states-army-as-a-military-policeman-and-medical-technician%2C-while-overseas-he-was-also-in-the-european-theater.-he-retired-from-the-stamford-police-department-in-1977-after-26-years-of-dedicated-service-to-a-job.-he-loved%2C-serving-a-community-he-was-very-involved-with.-years-of-service-through-catholic-charities-with-his-late-wife%2C-ann%2C-the-jablonsky-home-was-open-to-many-foster-children-in-the-community.-through-the-stamford-police-association%2C-joseph-was-chairman-for-christmas-parties-and-other-various-events-for-ari%2C-inc.-in-which-he-proudly-embraced-and-opened-his-heart-to-those-with-disabilities-and-special-needs.-a-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus-leigh-high-acres%2C-he-served-as-grand-knight-and-several-chair-positions-within-the-organization.-joseph-was-also-a-faithful-attendee-of-st.-maurice-parish-in-glenbrook.-the-jablonsky-family-will-receive-visitors-at-grace-evangelical-free-church%2C-241-courtland-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06906-from-10%3A30-to-11%3A30-a.m.-on-saturday%2C-june-5%2C-2010-with-a-celebration-of-life-service-immediately-following-condolence-visits.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-request-that-donations-be-made-in-memory-of-joseph-f.-jablonsky-to%2C-ari-of-connecticut%2C-inc.%2C-174-richmond-hill-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902%2C-the-evan-o'connor-memorial-fund%2C-c%2Fo-malani-o'connor%2C-1148-hope-street-%232%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06907-or-vista-care-hospice%2C-15-brendan-way%2C-suite-100%2C-greenville%2C-sc-29615.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/lucas-%22luke%22-isidro-of-riverside%2C-ct-passed-away-at-home-on-tuesday%2C-may-1st-surrounded-by-his-loving-family.-he-was-born-in-havana%2C-cuba-in-1944-to-the-late-angel-and-josefa-(pombo)-isidro.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-53-years%2C-ellen-mcneill-isidro%2C-children-judith-isidro-dickson-(walter)%2C-christopher-isidro-(connie)%2C-edward-isidro-(deborah)%2C-daniel-isidro-(robin)-and-grand-children-ragan-dickson%2C-lucas-b.%2C-kaitlynn-and-timothy-isidro.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-brothers-angel-and-juan-isidro-and-many-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-grand-nieces-and-grand-nephews.-luke-came-to-the-u.s.-as-an-unaccompanied-minor-from-cuba-in-1961-at-the-age-of-16%2C-as-part-of-the-operation-pedro-pan-program.-this-program-of-the-u.s.-state-department-and-catholic-charities-was-created-to-help-children-of-cuban-families-who-feared-for-their-future-under-the-castro-regime.-after-a-brief-stay-in-miami%2C-luke-was-sent-to-an-orphanage%2C-the-mission-of-mt.-loretto%2C-in-staten-island%2C-ny.-within-a-short-time%2C-his-mother-and-older-siblings-were-able-to-come-to-the-us%2C-and-the-family-reunited-in-stamford%2C-which-became-their-home.-luke-worked-in-many-factory-and-hospital-jobs-to-help-support-his-mother-and-obtained-a-ged-from-the-stamford-public-schools.-he-married-ellen%2C-became-a-us-citizen-as-soon-as-he-was-able-to%2C-and-went-on-to-become-a-police-officer-in-stamford-for-32-years.-he-was-the-first-latino-officer-on-the-force.-while-raising-a-family-and-working-full-time-as-a-police-officer%2C-he-earned-degrees-in-law-enforcement-from-norwalk-community-college-and-iona-college.-after-retirement-from-the-police-department-luke-went-on-to-work-as-an-investigator-for-several-years-at-the-ct-division-of-public-defender-services.-during-his-work-career-and-in-retirement%2C-luke-continually-did-everything-possible-to-give-back-to-the-country-and-community-that-welcomed-him.-luke-served-on-boards-and-in-other-leadership-roles-for-the-connecticut-state-board-of-education%2C-stamford-police-association%2C-spanish-community-center%2C-stamford-red-cross%2C-stamford-municipal-employees-federal-credit-union%2C-catholic-charities%2C-and-the-stamford-public-schools-task-force-for-bilingual-education.-he-also-served-as-the-vice-chair-of-the-stamford-democratic-city-committee.-during-his-terms-of-office-as-justice-of-the-peace-(one-of-his-favorite-roles!)-he-performed-hundreds-of-marriage-ceremonies%2C-often-for-immigrant-couples.-visitation-will-be-on-sunday%2C-may-6-from-1-p.m.-until-5-p.m.%2C-prayer-service-at-4%3A30-p.m.%2C-at-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home%2C-(next-to-the-knights-of-columbus)-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-(203)-359-9999.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-can-be-made-in-luke's-memory-to-the-stamford-senior-center%2C-888-washington-blvd%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901-(stamfordseniorct.org)-or-building-one-community%2C-75-selleck-st.-stamford-ct-06902-(building1community.org).-please-visit-www.gallagherfuneralhome.com-to-extend-personal-condolences-to-the-family. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/joseph-howard-%22howie%22-iello%2C-age-84%2C-of-stamford%2C-died-on-saturday%2C-january-27%2C-2007-surrounded-by-his-loving-family.-born-november-28%2C-1922%2C-in-new-haven%2C-to-sophie-schmidt%2C-he-was-the-adopted-son-of-the-late-nodell-and-catherine-(o'brien)-iello.-howard-served-in-the-united-states-army-from-1942-to-1946-with-the-2nd-armored-division-in-the-campaigns-of-africa%2C-sicily%2C-normandy-and-belgium.-he-was-awarded-two-bronze-battle-stars-and-a-purple-heart-for-his-valor.-in-his-33-years-as-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department-he-served-as-a-motorcycle-officer%2C-as-a-patrolman-and-with-the-youth-bureau-before-retiring-in-1985.-joseph-was-a-founding-father-of-stamford's-little-league%2C-as-well-as-the-manager-of-several-teams-and-was-involved-in-the-creation-of-the-police-and-fire-department-softball-teams.-after-his-retirement-he-remained-involved-in-the-community-working-as-a-school-crossing-guard-and-as-a-member-of-the-military-order-of-the-purple-hearts.-howard-is-survived-by-his-devoted-wife-of-61-years%2C-helen-morris-iello%2C-his-children%2C-cheryl-bochet-of-trumbull%2C-howard-iello-of-stamford%2C-and-teri-ann-dray-and-her-husband-ronald-of-trumbull.-he-is-also-survived-by-four-grandchildren%2C-stacie-dufrane%2C-jason-bochet%2C-amy-nettleton-and-sarah-bochet%3B-great-grandchild%3B-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.-howard-was-welcomed-into-heaven-by-his-daughter%2C-sandra-dufrane-sykora%2C-among-other-beloved-relatives-who-passed-before-him.-howard-was-a-devoted-husband%2C-father%2C-grandfather-and-uncle.-he-loved-spending-time-with-his-family%2C-teaching-them-to-do-the-things-he-loved-to-do%3B-swimming%2C-diving%2C-and-dancing.-howard-will-be-greatly-missed-by-his-family-and-friends.-he-was-always-supportive-and-willing-to-listen.-howard-loved-to-share-his-own-stories-as-well%3B-his-family-will-miss-those-most-of-all.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-10-a.m.-wednesday%2C-january-31%2C-2007-at-maurice-church-with-burial-to-follow-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery%2C-stamford.-the-family-will-receive-friends-at-leo-p.-gallagher-%26-son-funeral-home%2C-2900-summer-st.-stamford%2C-on-tuesday-from-4-to-9-p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-contributions-may-be-made-to-the-neuropathy-association%2C-60-east-42nd-street%2C-suite-942%2C-new-york%2C-ny-10165. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-charles-(charlie)-edward-hoyt%2C-beloved-husband-of-marilyn-g.-hoyt-of-marietta%2C-georgia-passed-away-peacefully-on-july-15%2C-2012.-born-on-december-3%2C-1933%2C-in-stamford%2C-connecticut%2C-charlie-was-the-son-of-the-late-joseph-and-marion-hoyt.-he-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-sister%2C-fran-davis%2C-of-englewood%2C-florida.-charlie-devoted-his-life-to-his-family-and-to-the-service-of-his-country-and-community.-he-served-as-a-staff-sergeant-in-the-army-during-the-korean-war%2C-and-upon-return-to-civilian-life%2C-was-appointed-to-the-stamford%2C-connecticut-police-department.-after-20-years-of-service-and-numerous-recognitions%2C-charlie-retired-as-a-sergeant.-he-then-continued-his-service-to-his-community-by-being-an-active-member-of-the-masons%2C-veterans-association%2C-and-the-elks-club-while-living-in-connecticut%2C-florida-and-georgia.-in-addition-to-his-wife%2C-marilyn%2C-charlie-is-survived-by%3A-stepsons-bob-devaux-and-wife-robin-of-marietta%2C-georgia%2C-and-john-devaux-of-sebastian%2C-florida%3B-grandson-rob-devaux-and-wife-donna-of-kennesaw%2C-georgia%3B-and-2-great-granddaughters-emma-and-ava-devaux.-charlie-will-be-remembered-as-a-loving-husband%2C-father%2C-grandfather%2C-and-great-grandfather%2C-and-as-a-friend-to-all-who-had-the-pleasure-of-knowing-him.-the-graveside-service-will-take-place-on-july-19%2C-2012%2C-at-the-georgia-national-cemetery-in-canton%2C-georgia.-h.m.-patterson-%26-son%2C-canton-hill-chapel-is-honored-to-serve-the-family-of-mr.-charles-%22charlie%22-hoyt 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-holko%2C-84%2C-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-peacefully-passed-away-on-saturday-afternoon%2C-february-7%2C-2015%2C-with-his-loving-family-at-his-side.-john-was-born-in-stamford-on-june-11%2C-1930-and-was-one-of-six-children-born-to-the-late-paul-and-mary-(kushubar)-holko.john-attended-stamford-public-schools-and-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-with-the-class-of-1948.-he-then-went-on-to-proudly-serve-his-country-with-the-172-infantry-division-of-the-united-states-army-and-was-based-in-munich%2C-germany-during-thekorean-conflict.-upon-his-return-home%2C-john-worked-for-conde-nast-publishing-and-married-his-beloved-wife%2C-arline-svrchek-in-1958.-john-left-his-job-at-conde-nast-to-attended-the-police-academy-and-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1960-where-he-served-the-community-for-30-years-as-a-police-officer.-after-retiring-from-the-spd-john-worked-for-stamford-parks-%26-recreation-as-the-tram-driver-at-cove-island-park%2C-and-most-recently-as-a-school-crossing-guard-for-k.t.-murphy-elementary-in-the-cove-area-of-stamford.-john-was-a-humble%2C-quiet-and-caring-man.-throughout-his-life-he-liked-to-bowl-and-loved-to-play-and-watch-the-game-of-baseball%2C-which-earned-him-the-nickname-of-%22longball%22.-he-especially-loved-following-and-watching-his-beloved-ny-mets.-he-was-an-avid-gardener-and-enjoyed-planting-flowers-and-many-varieties-of-vegetables.-he-was-a-faithful-member-of-the-trinity-lutheran-church%2C-a-church-he-loved%2C-and-where-he-served-on-the-board-of-trustees-and-as-an-usher.-above-everything%2C-john-was-a-dedicated-son%2C-brother%2C-husband-and-father-and-a-proud-family-man-who-loved-nothing-more-than-spending-time-with-his-loved-ones.john-is-survived-by-his-wife-of-57-years%2C-arline-holko%2C-of-stamford%2C-and-his-children%3B-susan-stratoudakis-and-james-a.-holko%2C-both-of-weston.-he-is-also-survived-by-three-sisters%3B-margaret-munko%2C-of-cranston%2C-ri%2C-helen-stratoudakis%2C-of-stamford%2C-and-marion-(jack)-jablonski%2C-also-of-stamford%2C-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-john-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-son%2C-john-paul-holko%2C-two-brothers%2C-joseph-and-paul-holko%2C-and-a-brother-in-law%2C-paul-munko.friends-and-family-may-offer-their-condolences-to-john's-family-on-tuesday%2C-february-10%2C-2015-from-4pm-to-7pm-at-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902.-a-funeral-service-will-be-celebrated-on-wednesday%2C-february-11th-at-11-am-at-the-trinity-lutheran-church%2C-265-seaside-avenue%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct.-the-rev.-jack-breznen-will-be-officiating.-interment-will-immediately-follow-the-service-at-woodland-cemetery%2C-66-woodland-place%2C-in-stamford.in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-kindly-asks-that-you-consider-making-a-contribution-in-john's-memory-to%3A-trinity-lutheran-church%2C-265-seaside-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902.the-family-has-entrusted-the-funeral-arrangements-to-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-if-you'd-like-to-leave-an-online-expression-of-sympathy-for-the-family-you-may-sign-the-guestbook-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-visit-the-funeral-home-on-facebook-at-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/harold-james-herbert-59%2C-of-stamford-ct-head-of-the-uniformed-men-of-the-stamford-police-department%2C-was-found-dead-in-bed-about-7%3A30-this-morning-by-his-wife.--he-was-the-victim-of-a-heart-seizure-according-to-the-medical-examiner.-------believed-to-have-been-in-good-health%2C-capt-herbert-complained-to-mrs.-herbert-wednesday-night-of-a-pain-in-the-back.-he-was-up-about-6%3A30-this-morning-but-returned-to-bed-a-short-time-later.-mrs.-herbert-arose-to-prepare-breakfast.-when-he-failed-to-rise-she-went-to-the-bedroom-and-found-him-dead.------police-and-members-of-the-glenbrook-fire-department-ambulance-crew-attempted-in-vain-to-revive-capt-herbert.-he-was-taken-to-st-joseph%E2%80%99s-hospital.------a-noted-athlete-in-his-youth-capt-herbert-was-a-star-pitcher-for-the-stamford-high-school-baseball-team-and-later-an-outstanding-semi-professional-hurler-with-the-american-chain-baseball-club-in-bridgeport.-he-also-played-football-in-high-school.-------born-in-stamford-on-august-22%2C-1900%2C-capt-herbert-was-named-a-supernumerary-policeman-on-december-15%2C-1924%2C-and-became-a-regular-on-august-19%2C-1925.--he-was-promoted-to-sergeant-on-december-12%2C-1941%2C-and-captain-of-uniformed-police-on-april-14%2C-1949.-------news-of-captain-herbert%E2%80%99s-death-came-as-a-shock-to-the-police-department-as-he-was-a-much-beloved-officer.-------chief-joseph-kinsella-visibly-moved%2C-said-%E2%80%9Cthe-city-of-stamford-and-the-police-department-have-certainly-lost-a-very-capable-and-sincere-public-servant.-he-had-all-the-attributes-needed-in-the-job-he-held.-the-important-one-was-loyalty%E2%80%9D-------chief-kinsella-added-%E2%80%9Cwe-developed-a-close-friendship-in-our-association-through-the-years.-there-was-nothing-i-knew-about-the-police-force-that-he-did-not.-he-was-an-outstanding-policeman-and-a-good-family-man.-he-certainly-was-a-trusted-public-servant-in-every-sense-of-the-word.%E2%80%9D-------mayor-webster-c.-givens-ordered-all-flags-set-at-half-mast.-the-entrance-to-the-police-building-was-draped-with-black-crepe.-------surviving-is-his-wife-mrs.-josephine-herbert-two-daughters-miss-mary-catherine-herbert-and-miss-alice-jeannine-herbert%2C-a-son-harold-james-herbert-jr-of-stamford%2C-two-stepdaughters-mrs.-marianne-pitts-and-miss-margaret-hopkins-all-of-stamford-a-sister-mrs.-harold-powers-of-cos-cob-and%3B-and-six-grandchildren.--funeral-saturday-------the-captain-was-a-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus%2C-connecticut-state-police-association%2C-stamford-police-association%2C-and-international-chiefs-of-police-association.-----arrangements-were-being-made-today-for-attendance-by-city-and-state-police-and-the-city-officials-at-the-funeral.-----a-requiem-mass-will-be-sung-at-st-mary%E2%80%99s-church-at-10-am-saturday.-interment-will-be-in-st-johns-cemetery.-----friends-may-visit-the-convery-and-hanley-funeral-home-on-460-summer-street-from-7-to-10-tonight-and-3-to-5-pm-and-7-to-10-pm-friday.-----kevin-f.-tobin%2C-president-of-the-stamford-police-association-said-today%3A--%E2%80%9Cnot-only-has-the-city-lost-a-faithful-public-servant%2C-but-men-of-the-police-department-have-lost-a-close-and-understanding-friend.-an-illustration-of-the-man%E2%80%99s-personality-is-the-fact-he-was-elected-the-first-president-of-the-association.%E2%80%9D-----%E2%80%9Chis-counsel-was-always-sought-and%2C-up-to-the-last%2C-he-was-always-a-leader-in-any-undertaking-the-association-made.-the-%E2%80%98skipper%E2%80%9D-will-be-greatly-missed-by-all.%E2%80%9D--- 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/vincent-james-hatterman%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct-passed-away-on-january-4%2C-2013.-he-was-born-on-july-14%2C-1944%2C-to-the-late-henry-and-gertrude-pelosi-hatterman.-vincent-spent-his-childhood-in-the-glenbrook-neighborhood.-he-was-a-twenty-year-veteran-of-the-stamford-police-force.-as-an-avid-gardener%2C-vincent-spent-much-time-tending-to-his-vegetables-each-summer-and-took-great-pleasure-in-delivering-his-harvests-to-friends-and-family.-as-well%2C-he-had-a-special-place-in-his-heart-for-casinos-and-reveled-in-the-sound-of-the-slot-machines-when-he-%22took-a-ride%22-with-his-wife-connie%2C-his-favorite-gambling-partner.-vincent-will-be-remembered-for-his-engaging-storytelling%2C-his-penchant-for-practical-jokes-and-his-tag-sale-finds.-nothing-made-him-happier%2C-though-than-welcoming-his-two-grandchildren-cal-gillin%2C-age-4%2C-and-daisy-lombardi%2C-age-2-into-the-world-and-watching-them-learn%2C-grow-and-laugh.-vincent-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-connie-colello-hatterman%2C-his-loving-daughters-and-their-spouses-beth-hatterman-gillin-and-brian-gillin%2C-jaime-hatterman-lombardi%2C-and-chris-lombardi-and-his-grandchildren-all-of-stamford-as-well-as-his-brother-henry-hatterman-of-warne%2C-north-carolina.--a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902-on-wednesday%2C-january-9%2C-2013%2C-at-12%3A30-pm-for-a-graveside-service-at-1%3A00-pm.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-tuesday%2C-january-8%2C-2013%2C-from-5%3A30-8%3A00-pm-with-services-to-be-celebrated-at-7%3A00-pm.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-to-the-american-diabetes-association-2080-silas-deane-highway%2C-2nd-floor%2C-rocky-hill%2C-ct-06067. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/dennis-joseph-harrington%2C-jr.---of-englewood%2C-fl-formerly-of-stamford%2C-ct-entered-peacefully-into-eternal-rest-on-saturday%2C-october-28%2C-2006%2C-at-home.-born-in-stamford-on-september-12%2C-1927.-son-of-the-late-dennis-and-mary-(geragharty)-harrington.-he-graduated-from-stamford-high-school.-dennis-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-department%2C-retiring-in-1974-as-a-sergeant-after-25-years-of-service.-he-then-worked-as-a-security-guard-for-pitney-bowes-corporation-until-1987.-he-moved-to-florida-in-1988.-dennis-is-survived-by-his-beloved-wife-marge-of-englewood%2C-florida-whom-he-married-in-2000.-in-addition-to-his-wife%2C-he-is-survived-by-his-children%2C-dennis-j.-harrington-iii-(patricia)-of-new-milford%2C-joan-stevenson-(gary)-of-shelton%2C-david-harrington-(lynn)-of-shelton%2C-diane-trifone-(stephen)-of-cheshire%2C-and-neil-harrington-(margie)-of-southbury%3B-14-grandchildren-and-1-great-grandson%3B-a-sister-helen-rush-(clayton)-of-bonita-springs%2C-florida-and-4-step-children.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-beloved-wife-of-46-years-joan-(sandow)%2C-a-son-brian%2C-a-sister-sheila-mcgar-and-a-brother-james.-dennis-has-been-an-inspiration-to-all-who-knew-him-because-of-his-positive-attitude-and-love-of-life.-calling-hours-will-be-wednesday%2C-november-1%2C-2006%2C-from-4-8-p.m.-at-lacerenza-funeral-home%2C-8-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-the-funeral-procession-will-leave-from-lacerenza-funeral-home-at-9%3A30-a.m.-on-thursday%2C-november-2%2C-2006%2C-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-at-st.-gabriel's-church%2C-948-newfield-avenue-at-10%3A00-a.m.-burial-will-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/edmund-bruce-%22pop-pop%22-hanson%2C-age-77%2C-of-palm-beach-gardens-passed-away-june-1st%2C-2010-under-hospice-care.-born-july-23rd%2C-1932-in-stamford%2C-to-the-late-carl-and-lillian-hanson%2C-bruce-was-a-proud-navy-veteran-having-served-aboard-the-ss-wasp.-he-spent-his-entire-career-serving-the-community-of-stamford-as-a-law-enforcement-officer.-married-september-22nd%2C-1956-to-constance(pierro)-hanson-the-couple-raised-three-children-in-danbury%2C-before-retiring-to-the-west-palm-beach-area.-he-was-a-dedicated-serviceman%2C-husband%2C-father-and-grandfather-who-will-be-sadly-missed-by-all-who-knew-him.-proceeded-in-death-by-his-parents%2C-bruce-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-54-years-connie-hanson%2C-daughter-jacqueline-deroek-garver-and-mark-garver-of-lake-worth%2C-fl%2C-son-bruce-and-kim-hanson-of-west-palm-beach%2C-fl%2C-daughter-jill-hanson-of-palm-beach-gardens%2C-fl-and-grandchildren-lacey%2C-noelle%2C-david%2C-jessica-and-stephanie.-a-celebration-of-life-will-be-held-for-bruce-at-the-del-lago-chapel-131-s.-lakeside-in-lake-worth-on-friday-june-4%2C-2010-from-2-until-4-p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers-donations-may-be-made-to-hospice-of-palm-beach-county-in-his-memory.-arrangements-entrusted-to-all-county-funeral-home-and-crematory-1107-lake-ave.-lake-worth%2C-fl-33460-(561)-533-8878.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/theodore-%22teddy%22-guzda%2C-91%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-wednesday%2C-july-15%2C-2015.-born-in-stamford-on-february-1%2C-1924%2C-to-michael-and-caroline-guzda.-he-attended-stamford-schools%2C-was-a-member-of-holy-name-of-jesus-church-and-the-police-anchor-club.-retired-from-the-stamford-police-department-in-1989-after-serving-32-years.-----he-was-a-loyal-volunteer-and-instrumental-in-the-creation-of-curtain-call%2C-inc.-ted-served-in-the-us-navy-from-1942-to-1951-and-was-aboard-the-pc552-during-the-d-day-invasion-at-normandy-beach-and-then-later-aboard-the-uss-robert-mccard.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-wife-of-55-years%2C-helen-pietka-guzda-and-4-brothers%2C-frank%2C-stanley%2C-matthew%2C-chester%2C-and-henry%3B-and-one-sister%2C-edna-kaminski.-he-is-survived-by-his-four-children%2C-paul-guzda%2C-nancy-guzda%2C-both-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-laurie-guzda-of-hawley%2C-pa%2C-and-steven-guzda-of-new-fairfield%2C-ct.-he-is-also-survived-by-linda-guzda%2C-michelle-guzda%2C-6-grandchildren---jason-stoll%2C-todd-guzda-and-wife-maria%2C-tim-guzda-and-wife-lauren%2C-eric-guzda%2C-connor-guzda%2C-and-jillian-guzda.-he-is-also-survived-by-4-great-grandchildren%2C-sam-guzda%2C-livia-guzda%2C-tyler%2C-and-zach-guzda.-----the-family-will-receive-relatives-and-friends-on-saturday%2C-july-18%2C-2015%2C-from-8%3A30%2C-am---10%3A30-am-at-the-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue-in-stamford%2C-ct.-mass-of-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-11-am-at-holy-name-of-jesus-church%2C-325-washington-boulevard-in-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-will-follow-at-st-john-rc-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct.-if-you-would-like-to-leave-an-expression-of-sympathy-you-may-sign-the-guest-book-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-a-donation-can-be-made-to-the-wounded-warriors-foundation-in-the-name-of-theodore-guzda. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/achilles-%22ike%22-guiliani%2C-81-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-on-saturday%2C-march-27%2C-2010%2C-in-naples%2C-florida.-born-on-january-8%2C-1929%2C-in-greenwich%2C-ct%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-armando-and-lucy-scalise-guiliani.-achilles-was-a-stamford-police-officer-for-forty-years-before-retiring-in-1998.--he-was-also-a-member-of-the-italian-center-men's-club-and-the-stamford-police-association.-achilles-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-elaine-kiggins-guiliani%2C-of-stamford%3B-their-children%2C-anthony-guiliani-of-stamford%2C-kathleen-and-roger-lapointe-of-norwalk-and-thomas-guiliani-of-queens%2C-ny%3B-his-sister%2C-victoria-and-joseph-pensiero%2C-of-stamford%3B-his-brothers%2C-salvatore-guiliani-of-stamford-and-armando-and-barbara-guiliani%2C-jr.-of-norwalk%3B-two-grandchildren%2C-michael%2C-and-kristin-o'neill%3B-and-great-grandson%2C-deacon-o'neill.-also-a-brother-law-john-deblasi-of-stamford.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-achilles-was-predeceased-by-his-son%2C-ricky-paul-guiliani%2C-and-his-sister-theresa-deblasi.--a-funeral-procession-will-leave-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-ave%2C-stamford%2C-on-april-6%2C-2010%2C-at-8%3A50-am-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-9%3A30-am-at-sacred-heart-rc-church%2C-37-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery%2C-stamford.-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-monday%2C-april-5%2C-2010-from-4%3A00-8%3A00-pm.-the-family-requests-that-memorial-contributions-be-made-to-the-charity-of-one's-choice.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/robert-j.-glander-i%2C-a-retired-stamford-police-sergeant%2C-died-monday%2C-october-20%2C-at-home-in-newtown.-he-was-55.----he-died-of-heart-failure%2C-according-to-his-daughter%2C-lori-glander-covino-of-stamford.-born-january-11%2C-1942%2C-in-new-york-city%2C-he-was-the-son-of-louise-farina-proffitt-of-stamford-and-the-late-george-proffitt.--he-was-a-graduate-of-norwalk-community-college-and-pace-university-and-received-a-master%E2%80%99s-degree-in-security-administration-from-the-university-of-new-haven.--he-was-a-u.s.-marine-corps-veteran.-----he-served-as-a-stamford-police-officer-from-1963-until-1981-when-he-retired-with-the-rank-of-sergeant.--a-former-head-of-the-department%E2%80%99s-detective-bureau-and-former-president-of-the-stamford-police-association%2C-he-was-decorated-with-the-medal-of-valor%2C-the-combat-cross-and-numerous-citations-of-bravery.-----after-his-retirement%2C-mr.-glander-served-as-director-of-security-in-several-retail-organizations.--he-was-a-former-adjunct-professor-of-security-and-police-science-at-trident-technical-college-in-charleston%2C-s.c.--recently-mr.-glander-dedicated-his-time-to-coaching-youth-sports-in-newtown%2C-including-baseball%2C-soccer%2C-softball%2C-basketball%2C-and-football.--he-was-also-the-manager-of-the-western-connecticut-youth-hockey-peewee-team.-----in-addition-to-his-mother-and-daughter-in-stamford%2C-mr.-glander-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-jane-welsh-glander-of-newtown%3B-three-sons%2C-jason-and-matthew-glander%2C-both-of-newtown%2C-and-robert-j-glander-ll-of-stamford%3B-another-daughter-christine-glander-of-newtown%3B-a-brother%2C-charles-w.-proffitt-of-stamford%3B-three-sisters%2C-cherbina-martinez-and-anna-m.-profitt%2C-both-of-stamford%2C-and-maria-glander-of-bridgeport%3B-two-grandchildren%3B-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.-------calling-hours-will-be-4-to-8-pm-thursday%2C-october-23%2C-at-the-honan-funeral-home%2C-58-main-street%2C-newtown.-----a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-am-friday%2C-october-24-at-st.-rosee-of-lima-church%2C-newtown-ct.--------memorial-donations-may-be-made-to-the-newtown-babe-ruth-inc.--newtown-ct%22 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/daniel-francis-gallichio-sr.-of-shelton%2C-ct-passed-away-on-november-10%2C-2020-at-bridgeport-hospital-at-the-age-of-78.-he-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct-on-july-27%2C-1942.-he-was-the-loving-son-of-daniel-vito-and-elizabeth-(viehbrook)-gallichio.-daniel-is-survived-by-his-beloved-wife-carol-(michaud)-gallichio-of-55-years.-his-loving-daughter-and-son-in-law%2C-maryella-and-scott-clark-and-his-son-daniel-gallichio%2C-jr.-his-two-grandchildren%2C-zachary-and-paige-clark.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-brother-joseph-gallichio%2C-his-sister-and-brother-in-law-deborah-and-keith-stadler%2C-his-brother-and-sister-in-law-richard-and-lisa-gallichio.-he-is-also-survived-by-several-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-sister-and-brother-in-law-donna-and-daniel-devarti%2C-and-by-his-niece-and-goddaughter-deborah-devarti-gilronan.-daniel-honorably-served-in-the-military-and-then-became-a-stamford-police-officer-for-27-years.-his-passion-was-restoring-antique-cars-and-carpentry-work.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-a.m.-on-tuesday%2C-november-24th-at-st.-philip-church%2C-1-father-conlon-place-in-norwalk%2C-ct.-seating-is-limited-%E2%80%93-to-attend%2C-please-make-reservations-by-visiting-the-parish-website-www.stphilipnorwalk.org-or-by-calling-the-parish-office-203-847-4549.-his-burial-to-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery-in-darien%2C-ct.-in-compliance-with-state-mandates-and-the-safety-of-all-those-attending-the-services%2C-it-is-mandatory-to-wear-face-coverings-and-maintain-social-distancing.-the-family-has-entrusted-the-funeral-arrangements-to-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct.-to-leave-a-condolence-message-online-for-the-family%2C-please-visit-the-family-guestbook-to-share-memories-at-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/---- 2020-12-27 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ralph-allen-geter-was-born-on-october-8%2C-1939%2C-and-passed-into-eternal-rest-passed-away-on-august-30-at-the-age-of-75.-the-son-of-the-late-nellie-allen-geter-and-willis-edwards%2C-mr.-geter-was-born-in-bridgeport-connecticut%2C-and-was-a-stamford-resident-for-over-50-years.-he-is-survived-by-his-children-gina-davis-(rafaele)-and-ralph-a.-geter%2C-jr.-(ann)%2C-both-of-connecticut.-his-sisters-gloria-davis-(leslie)-and-elder-rae-alice-sharp%2C-both-of-bridgeport%2C-and-norma-brown-of-stamford-and-brothers-john(carolyn)-of-norwalk%2C-larry-brown-(patricia)-of-stamford-and-arnold-brown-(daisy)-of-canton%2C-georgia.-five-grandchildren-tasha-brimmer(carey)-of-southport%2C-briana-coke(ronald)%2C-joshua%2C-sydnie%2C-and-elyshia-geter%2C-and-great-granddaughter-chloe-coke-all-of-norwalk%2C-and-a-host-of-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-and-cousins.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-mr.-geter-is-also-predeceased-by-his-wife%2C-vivian-geter%2C-and-brothers-alfonso(lorraine)%2C-bill(-manuela)%2C-harry%2C-jack%2C-and-douglas.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-those-who-desire-may-make-a-donation-to-the-american-cancer-society-in-mr.-geter's-memory.-a-repast-will-be-held-in-the-fellowship-hall-following-this-service.-all-are-invited.-funeral-services-are-friday%2C-september-4%2C-2015%2C-with-viewing-at-10%3A00-am-followed-by-service-at-11%3A00-am%2C-at-union-baptist-church%2C-805-newfield-ave-stamford%2C-ct.-professional-services-entrusted-to-baker-funeral. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/armando-j.-giuliani%2C-jr.%2C-76-of-norwalk-passed-away-peacefully-at-home-on-tuesday%2C-january-11%2C-2011.-born-on-june-18%2C-1934%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct-to-the-late-armando-j.-and-lucy-scalise-giuliani%2C-sr.-armando-was-a-former-police-officer-with-the-city-of-stamford-after-retiring-from-the-stamford-police-dept%2C-he-worked-for-the-stamford-traffic-and-parking-authority.-he-was-also-one-of-the-founders-of-the-bobby-valentine-little-league.-armando-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-barbara-rotondo-giuliani-of-norwalk%3B-two-sons%2C-michael-j.-giuliani-and-his-wife-christine-of-south-salem%2C-ny-and-armando-j.-giuliani-iii-of-ny%3B-a-sister%2C-victoria-pensiero-and-her-husband-joseph-of-stamford%3B-a-brother%2C-salvatore-giuliani-and-his-wife-rose-of-stamford%3B-a-brother-in-law%2C-john-deblasi-and-sister-in-law-elaine-giuliani-both-of-stamford.-several-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-and-three-step-grandchildren-also-survive.-the-family-would-like-to-extend-special-thanks-to-armando's-caregivers%2C-teresa%2C-kristen%2C-and-john.-besides-his-parents%2C-armando-was-predeceased-by-his-brother%2C-achilles-guiliani%2C-and-a-sister-theresa-deblasi.-please-omit-flowers.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902-at-10%3A20-am-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-on-friday%2C-january-14%2C-2011%2C-at-sacred-heart-rc-church%2C-37-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford-at-11%3A00-am.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-darien.-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-thursday%2C-january-13%2C-2011%2C-from-5%3A00-8%3A00-pm.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-cognetta-funeral 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/joseph-e.-gentle%2C-jr.%2C-71%2C-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-passed-away-at-stamford-hospital-on-thursday%2C-august-28%2C-2014%2C-with-his-loving-family-at-his-side.-joe-was-born-october-26%2C-1942%2C-to-the-late-joseph%2C-sr.-and-lillian-(hand)-gentle.-joseph-attended-stamford-public-schools-and-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-with-the-class-of-1960.-following-graduation%2C-he-joined-the-u.s.-marine-corps-in-1961-where-he-served-with-distinction-during-the-vietnam-war.-over-the-course-of-his-service%2C-joseph-achieved-the-rank-of-corporal-and-was-awarded-the-good-conduct-medal%2C-first-award%2C-and-an-m-14-rifle-marksmanship-badge.-by-the-time-of-his-honorable-discharge-from-the-u.s.-marines-in-1967%2C-mr.-gentle's-service-took-him-to-vietnam%2C-okinawa%2C-and-the-philippines.-after-his-time-in-the-service%2C-joe-returned-to-stamford-and-began-his-career-as-a-police-officer-with-the-stamford-police-department.-joe-always-strived-to-give-his-best-to-the-stamford-community-that-he-served-for-37-years-until-his-retirement-in-2005.-more-importantly%2C-in-1968-joseph-was-married-to-his-beloved-wife%2C-judith.-judith-and-joe-were-happily-married-and-fortunate-to-celebrate-46-years-of-marriage-this-past-june.-after-joining-the-force%2C-mr.-gentle-returned-to-school-to-pursue-an-associate-degree-in-criminology-from-norwalk-community-college.-he-also-remained-very-active-in-the-stamford-community-by-volunteering-for-the-tor-volunteer-fire-dept.%2C-and-the-stamford-ambulance-corp%2C-where-he-served-as-president.-above-everything-else%2C-joe-loved-being-with-his-family.-even-as-his-physical-ailments-began-to-limit-his-activities%2C-joe-was-the-definition-of-selflessness%2C-always-putting-others-before-himself%2C-and-he-will-be-missed-by-all-those-who-knew-and-loved-him.-mr.-gentle-is-survived-by-his-devoted-wife%2C-judith-(titsworth)-gentle%2C-his-three-children%3B-karin-m.-rosa-(mark)%2C-joseph-e.-gentle-iii-and-brian-e.-gentle-(nicole)%2C-his-five-grandchildren-whom-he-adored%3B-thomas-and-stephanie-gentle%2C-myles%2C-avery%2C-and-evan-rosa%2C-and-his-sister%2C-doreen-clifford.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-joseph-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-brother%2C-thomas-j.-gentle.-the-gentle-family-will-receive-the-condolences-of-friends-and-family-on-wednesday%2C-september-3rd-from-4-p.m.-to-8-p.m.-at-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902.-a-service-will-be-celebrated-at-the-funeral-home-on-the-morning-of-thursday%2C-september-4th-at-11-a.m.-the-interment-will-immediately-follow-the-service-at-woodland-cemetery%2C-66-woodland-place%2C-in-stamford 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/james-w.-foreman---a-lifelong-stamford-resident-died-saturday%2C-november-18%2C-2006%2C-of-natural-causes-at-the-tandet-center-at-the-age-of-94.-he-was-born-february-2%2C-1912%2C-and-he-was-adopted-by-mr.-%26-mrs.-james-foreman-who-died-when-jim-was-a-youngster.-mr.-%26-mrs.-fred-childs-became-his-foster-parents-together-with-their-eight-children-as-his-foster-sisters-and-brothers.-jimmy%2C-a-retired-policeman-was-the-first-black-policeman-appointed-in-stamford%2C-serving-as-a-special-and-supernumerary-officer-for-13-years%2C-and-appointed-a-regular-in-1946-retiring-in-1977.-he-served-in-the-u.s.-army-as-a-military-investigator-for-more-than-five-years-where-he-received-the-army-commendation-for-service-rendered-in-combating-crimes-and-drugs.--he-entered-the-army-on-april-1%2C-1942%2C-and-served-successively-with-four-investigating-branches%3A-internal-security%2C-security-and-intelligence%2C-the-provost-marshal's-office%2C-and-the-criminal-investigation-division.--the-last-18-months-of-his-army-service%2C-jim-worked-out-of-new-haven-as-chief-of-the-connecticut-branch-of-cid.-he-received-several-commendations-from-his-superiors-and-earned-a-reputation-as-the-scourge-of-awols-and-deserters.--upon-his-discharge%2C-jim-became-active-in-many-veterans-organizations.-he-served-as-president-of-the-military-intelligence-association-of-new-england-in-1959-and-is-a-member-of-the-board-of-directors-of-the-criminal-investigation-division-association-of-new-york.--jim-was-a-member-of-the-national-counter-intelligent-corps.-association%2C-also-a-member--of-the-knights-of-columbus%2C-american-legion%2C-retired-police-association-and-the-international-identification-officers-association%2C-and-stamford-high-african-american-history-class-of-1998.--jimmy-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-45-years%2C-s.-beatrice-ransom-foreman-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-and-his-foster-family%2C-barbara-childs%2C-freda-graham-of-ca%2C-vernon-childs%2C-dr.-kenneth-childs-of-stamford%2C-and-many-nieces-and-nephews.-his-foster-sisters%2C-ruth-green-and-janet-harris%2C-and-his-foster-brothers%2C-fred-childs-and-eugene-childs%2C-predecease-him.--a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-monday%2C-november-27%2C-2006%2C-at-10%3A00-a.m.-at-st.-john-roman-catholic-church%2C-atlantic-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-will-be-conducted-at-fairfield-memorial-park%2C-oaklawn-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-friends-may-call-at-the-lacerenza-funeral-home%2C-8-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-sunday%2C-november-26%2C-2006%2C-from-2-6-p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-donations-may-be-made-to-the-salvation-army%2C-198-selleck-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902-or-the-american-heart-association%2C-1-union-street%2C-301-robbinsville%2C-nj-08691-or-the-stamford-police-association%2C-805-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-06901 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/felix-a.-fiore-a-stamford-resident-passed-away-on-august-5%2C-2008-at-courtland-gardens-health-care-center-at-the-age-of-86.-he-was-born-on-april-4%2C-1922-in-stamford%2C-ct.-he-is-the-son-of-the-late-anthony-fiore-and-josephine-panico-fiore.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-mildred-j.-lambert-fiore%2C-they-celebrated-their-60th-wedding-anniversary-in-may-of-this-year.-he-is-predeceased-by-his-beloved-daughter-joanne-fiore.-he-is-survived-by-one-brother-raymond-fiore.-he-is-predeceased-by-two-brothers-carmine-fiore-and-frank-fiore-and-one-sister-angela-fiore.-he-is-survived-by-several-nieces-and-nephews.-mr.-fiore-was-a-retired-stamford-police-officer%2C-he-served-in-the-department-for-35-years.-he-was-a-member-of-the-knights-of-columbus-st.-augustine-council-%2341.-he-was-also-a-member-of-veterans-of-foreign-war%2C-american-legion-and-retired-police-association.-he-also-serviced-in-world-war-ii-as-a-cpl-in-the-u.s.-army-in-north-africa-and-italy.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-saturday%2C-august-9%2C-2008-at-11%3A00-a.m.-at-st.-john's-church%2C-279-atlantic-street%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-in-st.-john's-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/dante-b.-fedeli%2C-a-retired-stamford-police-sergeant-and-former-fire-commissioner%2C-died-peacefully-saturday%2C-january-27%2C-2018-surrounded-by-his-loving-family.-he-was-88.-mr.-fedeli-was-born-in-stamford%2C-ct-on-september-17%2C-1929-to-the-late-teresa-and-frank-fedeli.-he-attended-stamford-public-schools-and-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-in-1947-where-he-played-football.-he-also-wrestled-for-the-high-school-team.-mr.-fedeli-married-his-high-school-sweetheart%2C-theresa-larobina-in-1950.-he-joined-the-stamford-police-force-in-1954-and-retired-as-a-sergeant-in-1977.-while-on-the-force-he-was-a-uniform-shift-supervisor-and-served-in-the-detective-bureau%2C-narcotics-undercover-squad-and-was-chosen-for-the-department's-first-swat-team-in-1970.-according-to-those-who-served-under-him-he-was-a-quiet-but-effective-mentor-and-leader.-%22he-was-an-honest-cop-and-a-very-good-supervisor-in-a-department-that-had-some-corruption-problems-at-that-time%2C-he-was-a-straight-arrow%2C%22-said-former-deputy-police-chief-john-perrotta%2C-who-served-with-mr.fedeli-as-young-police-officer-in-the-1970's.-vito-colucci%2C-author-and-former-stamford-police-officer%2C-also-served-under-mr...fedeli%2C-described-him-as-%22-an-incorruptible-cop-and-a-terrific-mentor%2C'-%22dante-was-a-very-quiet-man%2C-but-he-always-led-by-example%2C'-when-he-was-our-shift-commander-and-there-was-a-call-for-a-barroom-brawl-or-a-robbery-he-was-often-first-on-the-scene%2C-colucci-said%2C-%22if-one-of-us-messed-up%2C-he-would-talk-to-us-privately%2C-tell-us-what-he-expected-of-us-as-police-officers.-it-was-very-effective-because-we-did-not-want-to-disappoint-him.'-mr.-fedeli-negotiated-the-first-stamford-police-contract-in-1965-and-that-document-still-bears-his-signature.-he-was-the-president-of-stamford-police-association-from-1965-1967-having-previously-served-as-vice-president-and-was-a-police-pension-trustee-for-nine-years.-mr.-fedeli-was-a-fire-commissioner-under-former-mayor-stanley-esposito%2C-serving-as-vice-chairman-and-initiated-several-efficiency-measures-for-that-department.-he-was-a-long-and-dedicated-parishioner-at-st.-clement-of-rome-catholic-church-and-was-a-member-of-the-lay-advisory-board-and-longtime-parish-trustee-for-40-years.-mr.-fedeli-and-his-wife-theresa%2C-helped-organize-and-run-st.-clement's-church-fairs%2C-car-raffles-and-tag-sales.-they-were-awarded-the-st.-augustine-medal-of-service-from-the-diocese-of-bridgeport.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-68-years%2C-theresa-larobina-fedeli-and-three-children%3A-frank-m.-fedeli-and-his-wife-mary-ann%2C-richard-j.-fedeli-and-mary-lisa-fedeli%3B-grandchildren-richard-fedeli-jr-and-his-wife-gretchen%2C-joshua-fedeli-and-his-wife-lauren%2C-kristin-fedeli-and-michael-dante-fedeli%3B-five-great-grandchildren%3A-andrew-howell%2C-mia-fedeli%2C-kate-fedeli%2C-owen-fedeli-and-sam-fedeli-and-many-nieces-and-nephews-.-mr.-fedeli-was-most-happy-when-he-was-with-his-family-for-holidays%2C-birthdays-and-all-important-family-celebrations%2C-often-commenting-on-how-lucky-he-was-to-have-such-a-large-and-loving-family.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-parents%2C-frank-and-theresa-fedeli%2C-his-brother%2C-clarence-fedeli-and-sister-yolanda-ponziani.-the-fedeli-family-would-like-to-thank-dr.-robert-shapiro-and-his-staff-for-his-compassionate-and-thorough-care-and-mr.-fedeli's-caregivers%2C-the-tarroza-family.-in-lieu-of-flowers-donations-may-be-made-to-st.-clement-of-rome-parish%2C-535-fairfield-ave.-stamford-ct.-visitation-will-be-held-on-tuesday%2C-january-30%2C-2018-from-4-8-p.m.-at-thomas-m.-gallagher-funeral-home-(next-to-the-knights-of-columbus)-453-shippan-ave%2C-stamford-(203)-359-9999.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-held-at-10%3A30-a.m.-on-wednesday%2C-january-31%2C-2018-at-st-clement-of-rome-church-535-fairfield-avenue-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-will-follow-at-st-john-cemetery%2C-darien%2C-ct.-to-send-on-line-condolences-to-the-fedeli-family%2C-please-visit-www.gallagherfuneralhome.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/charles-r.-fabrizio%2C-sr.%2C-76%2C-of-warren%2C-formerly-of-danbury-and-stamford%2C-beloved-husband-of-51-years%2C-of-patricia-a.-(hanlyen)-fabrizio%2C-died-peacefully-at-danbury-hospital-on-saturday%2C-september-12th.-he-was-born-in-norwalk-on-july-14%2C-1939%2C-son-of-the-late-leonard-j.-and-anna-c.-(demartino)-fabrizio.-he-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school%2C-class-of-1957%2C-and-later-norwalk-community-college.--charlie-proudly-served-our-country-during-the-conflict-in-lebanon-with-the-united-states-marine-corp.-his-public-service-continued-during-his-28-years-career-as-a-patrolman-with-the-stamford-police-department.--he-was-a-devoted-family-man-who-enjoyed-being-with-his-children-and-grandchildren%2C-traveling-the-country-with-his-wife%2C-pat-and-working-in-his-yard.-he-loved-music-from-the-1950s%2C-his-1962-olds-starfire%2C-and-was-an-avid-yankees-fan.--in-addition-to-his-beloved-wife%2C-patricia%2C-he-is-survived-by-his-three-sons%2C-charles-r%2C-jr.-and-his-fiance%2C-sara%2C-edward-v-and-his-wife%2C-traci%2C-and-david-l.-and-his-wife%2C-jolie%3B-his-12-grandchildren%2C-three-nieces%2C-and-a-nephew.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-sister%2C-roseann-buchetto.--a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-thursday%2C-september-17th-at-10%3A00-am-at-st.-mary-church%2C-566-elm-st%2C-stamford.-burial-will-follow-in-queen-of-peace-cemetery%2C-stamford.-the-family-will-receive-friends-at-the-cornell-memorial-home%2C-247-white-street%2C-danbury%2C-on-wednesday-between-the-hours-of-5%3A00-and-8%3A00-pm.--memorial-contributions-in-his-memory-may-be-made-to-the-northwest-vna-in-litchfield. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/robert-esposito%2C-age-69%2C-passed-away-on-november-7%2C-2020.-born-on-march-10%2C-1951-to-salvatore-and-mary-esposito.-he-was-raised-in-bethpage%2C-new-york-and-moved-to-connecticut-to-join-the-stamford-police-department.-he-later-settled-in-ohio-where-he-enjoyed-time-with-his-family.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-roseann%2C-his-sons%2C-nicholas-(kristi)-and-mike-(cristy)-and-his-beloved-grandchildren-marisa%2C-joseph%2C-liana%2C-livia-and-giada.-he-will-also-be-forever-remembered-by-his-brothers%2C-steve-(kathy)%2C-tom-(mary)%2C-gary-(louise)-and-nieces-and-nephews%2C-kristen-(caleb)%2C-matthew%2C-jessica-and-jaclyn.. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/ 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/floyd-james-dujack%2C-a-long-time-resident-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-peacefully-on-monday%2C-july-18th-at-stamford-hospital.-he-was-88-years-young.-floyd-was-born-in-alix%2C-arkansas-on-new-year's-day%2C-1923.-he-was-the-third-of-four-children-to-john-dujack-and-mary-russky.-after-a-family-pilgrimage-across-the-midwest%2C-the-dujacks-finally-settled-in-stamford%2C-ct-when-floyd-was-two.-he-later-attended-stamford-high-school.-on-january-9th%2C-1943%2C-at-twenty-years-old%2C-floyd-entered-the-united-states-airforce.-nearly-three-years-later-he-was-honorably-discharged-as-a-staff-sergeant.-he-returned-home-and-served-twenty-six-years-on-the-stamford-police-department-and-worked-as-a-machinist-for-the-muench-company-for-many-years.-floyd-is-predeceased-by-his-wife-ann-marie-dujack%2C-his-son-robert-edward-dujack%2C-his-daughter-mary-lynn-lorusso%2C-and-son-in-law-matthew-john-lorusso-jr.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-granddaughters-moriah-ann%2C-joy-alice%2C-and-annalee-lorusso.-an-avid-fisherman-and-a-caring-husband%2C-father%2C-grandfather%2C-and-friend%2C-floyd-was-a-jack-of-all-trades-with-a-hearty-sense-of-humor.-he-will-be-greatly-missed-but-his-memory-will-forever-be-preserved-in-our-hearts.-friends-may-be-received-at-the-lacerenza-funeral-home-%26-cremation-services%2C-8-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-monday%2C-july-25th-from-11-a.m.-to-1p.m.-the-interment-will-be-held-at-st.-john's-cemetery-shortly-after. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-robert-%22jack%22-dugan%2C-79%2C-a-lifelong-resident-of-stamford-passed-away-peacefully-on-thursday%2C-september-8%2C-2016%2C-at-stamford-hospital.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-august-27%2C-1937%2C-to-the-late-william-and-lorraine-(lockwood)-dugan.-he-attended-local-schools-graduating-from-stamford-high-in-1955.-he-was-an-army-veteran-and-a-volunteer-fireman-at-turn-of-river-fire-department.-jack-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-1962-and-retired-the-rank-of-sergeant.-he-also-worked-for-several-years-in-security-at-the-stamford-hospital.-jack-enjoyed-studying-the-racing-form-and-betting-(modestly)-on-the-races.-jack-is-survived-by-his-son-john-daniel-dugan%2C-his-sister-patricia-leitch%2C-his-niece-debra-lande%2C-both-of-stamford%2C-a-cousin-ronald-bamber%2C-of-nantucket%2C-mass.-jack-and-his-son-john-have-both-been-greatly-assisted-with-personal-and-professional-advice-by-ward-and-marcia-cleary-who-have-been-valued-friends.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford-on-monday%2C-september-12%2C-2016%2C-from-9%3A30-10%3A30-am-with-a-funeral-service-at-10%3A30-am.-interment-will-follow-at-long-ridge-union-cemetery%2C-erskine-road%2C-stamford.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-may-be-made-in-john's-memory-to-the-stamford-police-department%2C-stamford-police-foundation%2C-805-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901-attn%3A-chief-fontneau.- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/michael-docimo%2C-sr.%2C86%2C-of-stamford-passed-away-peacefully-surrounded-by-his-loving-family-on-wednesday%2C-november-20%2C-2013%2C-at-stamford-hospital.-he-was-born-in-greenwich-on-march-18%2C-1927%2C-to-the-late-michael-and-margaret-infanti-docimo.-michael-was-a-police-officer-with-the-city-of-stamford-for-twenty-two-years-before-retiring-in-1977.-following-his-retirement-as-a-police-officer%2C-he-then-went-on-to-being-a-security-guard-at-pitney-bowes-for-thirteen-years.-he-was-also-a-veteran-of-ww-ii%2C-us-marine-corp%2C-and-the-korean-war-as-a-sergeant-with-the-us-army-national-guard.-michael-is-survived-by-his-devoted-wife-helen-keeler-docimo-of-stamford%2C-his-loving-children-michael-r.-docimo-and-his-wife-cecilia%2C-wayne-e.-docimo%2C-and-his-wife-cathy-and-troy-docimo-all-of-stamford.-also%2C-surviving-are-his-grandchildren-stefanie-docimo%2C-stacie-fontana-and-her-husband-peter%2C-regina-and-michael-docimo%2C-and-three-great-grandsons-joseph%2C-nicolas%2C-and-christopher-fontana%2C-including-his-sister-rosa-curcio-of-ca.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford-on-monday%2C-november-25%2C-2013%2C-from-10%3A00-am--12%3A00-pm.-interment-will-follow-at-fairfield-memorial-park%2C-oaklawn-avenue%2C-stamford.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-in-michael%E2%80%99s-memory-to-st.-jude-children%E2%80%99s-research-hospital-%2C-501-st.-jude-place-building%2C-memphis%2C-tn-38105 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/louis-e.-digironimo-louis-e.-digironimo%2C90%2C-of-stamford-passed-away-peacefully-on-thursday%2C-march-29%2C-2018-surrounded-by-his-loving-family.-he-was-born-in-stamford-on-december-24%2C-1927-to-the-late-philip-and-vincenza-gamella-digironimo.-louis-was-a-police-officer-with-the-stamford-police-department-for-41-years-before-retiring-in-1992.-he-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school%2C-class-of-1947-after-serving-one-year-in-the-army-in-wwii.-he-enjoyed-taking-family-and-vacation-movies%2C-playing-the-organ-and-teaching-dance%2C-as-well-as-spending-time-with-his-family.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-daughter%2C-joanne-rupar-and-her-husband-robert-of-norwalk%2C-grandchildren-brian-rupar-and-his-wife-krystal-and-their-children-abigail%2C-victoria-and-madisyn-of-norwalk%2C-kristyn-brown-and-her-husband-rusharn-and-their-children-kaysha-and-rusharn%2C-jr.-of-waterbury%2C-as-well-as-his-nieces-ann-allison%2C-joan-and-donna-giannattasio%2C-janet-witkowski-and-gloria-witkowski-mckay.-besides-his-parents%2C-louis-was-predeceased-by-his-wife-louise-marino-digironimo-and-his-sister-anastasia-%22ann%22-giannattasio.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-friday%2C-april-6%2C-2018-at-11%3A00-a.m.-at-st.-bridget-of-ireland-rc-church%2C-278-strawberry-hill-avenue%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-for-louise-and-louis-at-st.-john's-rc-cemetery%2C-norwalk.-there-will-be-no-calling-hours.-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory-is-honored-to-assist-the-digironimo-family-with-the-arrangements.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-in-louis'-memory-to-st.-bridget-of-ireland-rc-church%2C-278-strawberry-hill-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06902-and-vitas-healthcare%2C-488-main-avenue%2C-3rd-floor%2C-norwalk%2C-ct-06851-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/vincent-j.-denicola%2C-65%2C-of-james-island%2C-entered-into-eternal-rest-on-tuesday%2C-december-23%2C-2008.-born-december-19%2C-1943%2C-in-stamford-ct%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-dominick-denicola-and-angelina-loglisi-denicola.-vinny%2C-known-to-most-here-in-charleston-as-%22pops%2C-%22-was-the-co-founder-and-owner-of-mom-and-pop's-corner-store-on-grimball-road-and-mom-%26-pop's-pizza-%26subs-on-folly-road-from-1993-until-2004.-as-a-young-man%2C-vinny-served-proudly-for-his-country-as-a-military-police-officer-during-the-vietnam-conflict.-after-the-war%2C-he-served-on-the-stamford-police-force-as-a-police-officer-and-later-worked-as-a-detective.-later-in-life%2C-he-found-success-as-a-contractor-building-many-housing-developments-in-connecticut-and-as-a-restaurateur-and-catering-director.-vinny-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-brother%2C-frank-denicola%3B-sister%2C-carmella-colandro-and-husband-john-colandro%3B-and-brother-in-law%2C-anthony-%22babe%22-vozzella.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-lorraine-blefari-denicola%2C-sons%2C-vincent-f.-denicola%2C-michael-j.-denicola-and-daughter-lori-denicola-of-charleston%2C-sc%3B-sister%2C-marie-parente-and-husband-henry-parente%3B-sister%2C-linda-vozzella%3B-brothers%2C-joseph-c.-denicola-and-wife-marge-denicola%3B-brother-pat-denicola-and-wife-marian-denicola.-he-also-had-nieces%2C-nephews%2C-cousins%2C-and-friends-too-many-to-count.-he-will-also-be-sorely-missed-by-his-two-pet-dogs%2C-diesel%2C-and-niki-whom-he-loved-to-no-end.-family-and-friends-are-invited-to-pay-their-last-respects-between-3-6-pm-on-sunday%2C-december-28%2C-2008%2C-at-mcalister-smith-west-ashley-chapel%2C-2501-bees-ferry-road%2C-charleston%2C-sc-29414.-funeral-services-will-be-held-at-11-am-on-monday%2C-december-29%2C-2008%2C-at-our-lady-of-good-council-catholic-church%2C-56-center-st%2C-folly-beach%2C-sc.-entombment-will-follow-at-holy-cross-cemetery%2C-604-ft.-johnson-rd%2C-james-island%2C-sc.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-donations-may-be-made-to-the-american-lung-association%2C-1941-savage-road%2C-charleston-29407.-condolences-may-be-sent-to-the-denicola-family-via-mcalister-smith-funeral-homevisit-our-guestbook-at-www.charleston.net%2Fdeaths. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/james-winthrop-delano%2C-age-51%2C-of-trumbull%2C-a-police-sergeant-and-27-year-veteran-of-the-stamford-police-department%2C-died-tuesday%2C-january-4%2C-2005%2C-at-bridgeport-hospital.-born-in-white-plains%2C-n.y.%2C-on-september-9%2C-1953%2C-he-was-a-son-of-james-w.-and-kathleen-e.-goane-delano-of-white-plains%2C-n.y.-he-was-a-1971-graduate-of-archbishop-stepinac-high-school-of-white-plains%2C-n.y.-and-also-attended-manhattan-college.-he-was-a-volunteer-ambulance-driver-in-yonkers%2C-n.y.%2C-and-also-worked-as-a-professional-carpenter-and-was-a-member-of-the-carpenters-union.-james-was-an-auxiliary-police-officer-in-stamford-before-joining-the-force-in-february-1978.-he-was-promoted-to-the-rank-of-sergeant-in-1989.-he-was-a-member-of-the-police-benevolent-association-and-was-named-stamford-police-association's-member-of-the-year-in-2003.-he-had-a-passion-for-computers%2C-photography%2C-flying%2C-and-his-cats.-he-was-a-member-of-the-aircraft-owner's-and-pilot's-association-where-he-was-currently-pursuing-his-pilot's-license.-in-addition-to-his-parents%2C-survivors-include-two-devoted-daughters%2C-sarah-elizabeth-delano-and-her-fianc%C3%A9e%2C-brian-c.-stowe%2C-of-warwick%2C-r.i.%2C-and-alicia-ann-delano-and-her-husband%2C-jeffrey-s.-littwin%2C-of-roslyn-heights%2C-n.y.%3B-three-brothers%2C-john-delano-and-his-wife%2C-judy%2C-of-white-plains%2C-n.y.%2C-mark-delano-and-his-wife%2C-maureen%2C-of-briarcliff-manor%2C-n.y.%2C-and-matthew-delano-and-his-wife%2C-adele%2C-of-broomfield%2C-colo.%3B-two-sisters%2C-patricia-delano-of-worchester%2C-mass.%2C-and-kathleen-cebula-minieri-of-new-york%3B-as-well-as-four-nieces-and-six-nephews.-friends-are-invited-to-meet-directly-in-st.-theresa-church%2C-5301-main-st.%2C-trumbull%2C-on-friday%2C-january-7%2C-2005%2C-at-10-a.m.-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial.-interment-will-follow-in-mount-calvary-cemetery%2C-white-plains%2C-n.y.-friends-may-call-on-thursday-from-3-to-8-p.m.-at-the-abriola-parkview-funeral-home%2C-419-white-plains-road%2C-trumbull 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/anthony-m.-defelice%2C-age-90%2C-of-daytona-and-formerly-of-stamford-passed-away-peacefully-on-thursday%2C-december-17%2C-2015-at-the-florida-memorial-hospital.-he-was-the-beloved-husband-of-the-late-theresa-foligno-defelice.-born-in-stamford-on-june-20%2C-1925%2C-he-was-a-son-of-the-late-daniel-and-josephine-pia-defelice.-a-u.s.-air-force-veteran-having-served-honorably-during-world-war-ii%2C-anthony-was-later-employed-by-the-city-of-stamford-as-a-police-officer-with-over-25-years-of-dedicated-service.-he-is-survived-by-his-four-loving-children%2C-michael-defelice-and-his-wife-maryann-of-new-canaan%2C-anthony-defelice-and-his-wife-laura-of-trumbull%2C-paul-defelice-of-west-haven-and-sharon-bellofiore-and-her-husband-marc-of-trumbull%2C-ten-cherished-grandchildren%2C-marc-defelice-and-his-wife-kerri%2C-justin-defelice%2C-lucas-defelice%2C-christine-donofrio%2C-anthony-j.-defelice-and-his-wife-erica%2C-nicole-lockwood-and-her-husband-eric%2C-kevin-defelice%2C-jenna-bellofiore%2C-stephanie-bellofiore-and-eric-bellofiore%2C-eight-adored-great-grandchildren%2C-grayson%2C-jackson%2C-dawson%2C-theresa%2C-anthony%2C-christopher%2C-brooklyn-and-kali%2C-a-brother%2C-victor-defelice-and-his-wife-janet-of-stamford%2C-a-sister%2C-eileen-gonza-and-her-husband-salvatore-of-milford%2C-sisters-in-law%2C-carmella-defelice-of-stamford-and-lorraine-defelice-of-westport%2C-as-well-as-many-nieces-and-nephews.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-brothers%2C-daniel-and-joseph-defelice-and-a-sister%2C-clara-defelice.-funeral-services-will-be-held-on-tuesday%2C-december-22%2C-2015-at-11%3A00-a.m.-directly-in-st.-aloysius-church%2C-21-cherry-st.%2C-new-canaan-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial.-interment-will-follow-in-lakeview-cemetery%2C-new-canaan.-friends-may-greet-the-family-on-monday-from-4%3A00-to-8%3A00-p.m.-at-the-abriola-parkview-funeral-home%2C-419-white-plains-rd.%2C-trumbull.-contributions-can-be-made-to-wounded-warrior-project%2C-p.o.-box-758517%2C-topeka%2C-ks-66675.-for-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-us-at-www.abriola.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/louis-a.-decarlo%2C-71%2C-of-stamford%2C-entered-into-eternal-rest-on-thursday%2C-june-12%2C-2014.-lou-was-born-in-stamford-on-may-29%2C-1943%2C-to-the-late-daniel-and-carmela-calabrese-decarlo.-born-in-stamford%2C-lou-grew-up-in-elmsford-and-purchase%2C-ny-where-he-worked-for-his-family's-business%2C-decarlo's-greenhouses.-after-joining-the-air-national-guard%2C-he-moved-back-to-stamford-upon-marrying-his-wife-fran-in-1965-where-they-started-their-family.-lou-became-an-officer-with-the-stamford-police-department-in-1972.-he-served-an-honorable-32-years-on-the-force-where-he-worked-his-way-up-through-the-ranks-from-patrolman-to-sergeant-to-lieutenant-followed-by-deputy-chief-and-ultimately-retiring-as-chief-in-2004.-his-family-is-proud-of-his-many-accomplishments-during-his-tenure-with-the-s.p.d.-lou-had-many-names-from-guido-to-chief-and%2C-of-course%2C-daddy.-however%2C-his-most-cherished-name-was-pop.-lou-was-the-ultimate-family-man.-he-was-a-doting-father-and-loving-husband-and-he-gave-new-meaning-to-the-role-of-grandfather.-to-say-he-was-the-best-father-a-girl-could-ask-for-is-surely-an-understatement-of-the-father-he-was.-he-loved-his-work-as-a-policeman-but-his-favorite-job%2C-by-far%2C-was-caring-for-his-grandchildren.-sophia%2C-tristan%2C-and-olivia-were-the-light-of-his-life%2C-and-he-theirs.-lou-was-a-30-year-member%2C-and-one-of-the-originators%2C-of-the-good-times-golf-league.-he-enjoyed-his-time-on-the-golf-course-and-working-to-improve-his-game.-lou-was-blessed-with-a-wonderful-group-of-friends-with-whom-he-shared-many-adventures.-lou-will-be-remembered-for-his-devotion-to-his-family%2C-his-kindness-and-generosity%2C-and-for-the-warm%2C-friendly-smile-he-was-always-willing-to-give.-he-will-be-greatly-missed-by-all-those-whose-lives-he-touched.-lou-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-fran-sinaguglia-decarlo%2C-his-beloved-daughters%3B-laura-neilson-and-her-husband-david-of-stratford%2C-nicole-mahady-and-her-husband-steve-of-new-milford%2C-his-beloved-grandchildren%3B-sophia%2C-tristan-and-olivia%2C-his-brother-franklin-decarlo-of-boca-raton%2C-fl-and-his-sister-lucy-scaturchio-and-her-husband-joe-of-stamford.-lou's-aunt%3B-marie-scimi%2C-his-in-laws%3B-joe-and-gloria-sinaguglia%2C-and-frank-and-ruth-sinaguglia%2C-as-well-as-several-well-loved-nieces-and-nephews-also-survive.-besides-his-parents%2C-lou-is-predeceased-by-his-brother-in-law-michael-conetta-and-his-sister-in-law-barbara-decarlo.-a-funeral-procession-will-leave-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-wednesday%2C-june-18%2C-2014%2C-at-10%3A15-am-and-proceed-to-sacred-heart-rc-church%2C-37-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-11%3A00-am.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-rc-cemetery%2C-darien.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-tuesday%2C-june-17%2C-2014%2C-from-2%3A00-to-8%3A00-pm.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-donations-are-made-in-lou's-name-to-the-katie-fontneau-scholarship-fund%2C-c%2Fo-stamford-police-association%2C-805-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/francis-lawrence-cronin-passed-away-on-march-25%2C-2011.-francis-was-born-and-raised-in-boston%2C-massachusetts.-francis-was-the-son-of-timothy-and-lillian-cronin.-francis-will-be-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-forty-one-years%2C-louise-lupinacci-cronin%2C-his-two-loving-daughters-christine-mayer-and-her-husband-michael-and-eileen-tufts-and-her-husband-ryan%2C-and-his-two-loving-sons-brian-cronin-and-sean-cronin.-francis-also-leaves-behind-his-two-sisters%2C-lillian-booras-and-kathleen-mcgilvray%2C-and-her-husband-russell.-francis-served-in-the-u.s.-navy-in-the-submarine-division.-francis-served-the-city-of-stamford%2C-ct-for-37-years-being-promoted-to-assistant-chief-of-police-in-april-2010.-he-also-served-as-chairman-of-the-stamford-police-pension-board.-francis-graduated-from-boston-latin-high-school-and-received-his-bachelor-of-arts-from-iona-college.-francis-touched-and-changed-the-lives-of-many-throughout-his-life%2C-his-optimistic-and-vigorous-spirit-will-live-on-in-all-those-loving-friends-and-family-who-will-continue-to-love-and-cherish-his-memory.-calling-hours-will-be-monday%2C-march-28%2C-2011%2C-from-3-to-8-p.m.-in-the-leo-p.-gallagher-and-son-funeral-home-2900-summer-st-stamford-ct.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-held-tuesday%2C-march-29%2C-2011%2C-at-10-am-at-the-basilica-of-st.-john-the-evangelist-at-279-atlantic-st-stamford%2C-ct.-burial-will-follow-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-donations-can-be-made-to-the-carl-and-dorothy-bennett-cancer-center-at-30-shelburne-rd-stamford%2C-ct-06904-or-the-multiple-myeloma-research-foundation-at-383-main-avenue-5th-floor-norwalk%2C-ct-06851.-to-make-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.leopgallagherstamford.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-ellis-lewis-crawford%2C-jr.%2C-made-his-final-road-trip-on-monday%2C-november-5%2C-2018-in-orlando%2C-fl.-he-was-born-on-may-5%2C-1947-in-stamford%2C-ct%2C-the-oldest-child-of-ellis-l.-and-dora-crawford%2C-sr.-in-1965%2C-he-graduated-from-stamford-high-school-and-enlisted-in-the-united-states-marine-corps.-in-1971%2C-he-was-hired-as-a-stamford-police-officer-and-served-33-years%2C-before-retiring-in-2004.-ellis-had-three-loves%3A-family-(friends)%2C-sports-and-music.-his-grandchildren-were-the-light-of-his-life-and-there-was-nothing-he-wouldn't-do-for-them%2C-his-family-or-his-friends.-ellis-was-preceded-in-death-by-his-parents%2C-ellis-and-dora-crawford%2C-sr.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife-weeda-lee-crawford%3B-children-elise-(chris)%2C-ellis-(gayani)%2C-erika%2C-e.-duanne-(tamira)-and-jason%3B-his-grandchildren-alexander%2C-jazmin%2C-jayden%2C-alivia%2C-alijah-and-avery%3B-sister-diane%3B-niece-veronica%3B-uncle-henry%3B-two-chosen-daughters%2C-alicia-and-monica%3B-a-host-of-extended-family-and-close-friends%3B-and-many-beloved-former-colleagues.-funeral-services-will-be-held-on-tuesday%2C-november-13%2C-2018-at-12%3A00-noon%2C-bethel-ame-church%2C-150-fairfield-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-family-will-receive-guests-from-10%3A00-a.m.-until-time-of-service-at-the-church.-arrangements-are-entrusted-to-baker-isaac-funeral-services-985-stratford-ave%2C-bridgeport%2C-ct.-for-more-information-visit-www.bakerfuneralservices.com--to-plant-memorial-trees-in-memory%2C-please-visit-our-sympathy-store. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-joseph-r.-%22spike%22-coviello%2C-a-retired-officer-for-the-stamford-police-department-and-a-longtime-stamford-resident%2C-died-saturday%2C-oct.-25%2C-at-home.-he-was-64.-he-died-from-cancer%2C-according-to-his-family.-born-dec.-9%2C-1938%2C-in-port-chester%2C-n.y.%2C-he-was-a-son-of-the-late-salvatore-and-rose-tomlins-coviello.-mr.-coviello-was-a-stamford-resident-for-43-years-and-worked-in-the-police-department-for-32-years.-he-also-was-a-member-of-the-stamford-police-retirement-association.-he-served-in-the-u.s.-navy-from-1956-to-1958.-mr.-coviello-was-an-avid-golfer-and-participated-in-several-golf-tournaments-and-leagues.-he-enjoyed-woodworking-and-spending-time-with-his-family-and-grandchildren.-mr.-coviello-is-survived-by-his-stepmother%2C-alice-coviello-of-port-chester%3B-his-wife%2C-clara-sabia-coviello-of-stamford%3B-two-daughters%2C-claire-demasi-of-new-canaan-and-lisa-conrad-of-exton%2C-pa.%3B-a-son%2C-michael-j.-coviello-of-stamford%3B-a-sister%2C-margo-hazlewood-of-belvidere%2C-ill.%3B-and-six-grandchildren.-calling-hours-will-be-4-to-8-p.m.%2C-monday%2C-oct.-27%2C-at-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-and-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-ave.%2C-stamford.-a-procession-will-leave-the-funeral-home-at-9%3A20-a.m.-tuesday%2C-oct.-28%2C-for-st.-bridget-of-ireland-church%2C-278-strawberry-hill-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-at-10-a.m.-burial-will-follow-in-fairfield-memorial-park-cemetery%2C-230-oaklawn-ave.%2C-stamford.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-donations-may-be-made-to-visiting-nurse-and-hospice-care-of-southwestern-ct%2C-c%2Fo-stamford-health-foundation%2C-2015-west-main-st.%2C-p.o.-box-2015%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06913-or-to-stamford-retired-police-association%2C-c%2Fo-stamford-police-dept.%2C-bedford-st.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06905. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/louis-a.-costanzo-jr.%2C-age-59%2C-a-stamford-resident%2C-passed-away-on-march-6%2C-2010-at-yale-new-haven-hospital-in-new-haven.-born-april-24%2C-1950%2C-in-stamford%2C-the-son-of-the-late-louis-a.-costanzo-sr.-and-mafalda-j.-frattaroli-costanzo.-mr.-costanzo-was-a-retired-detective-with-the-stamford-police-department-for-27-years.-he-is-survived-by-his-beloved-wife%2C-susan-l.-swanson-costanzo-of-stamford%3B-his-loving-daughter%2C-kristen-m.-costanzo-of-stamford%3B-and-his-loved-sister%2C-rosalie-cummings-of-preston.-he-is-predeceased-by-his-son%2C-louis-a.-costanzo-iii%2C-and-his-sister%2C-kathleen-costanzo.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-wednesday%2C-march-10%2C-2010%2C-at-10%3A30-a.m.-at-sacred-heart-church%2C-37-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-in-queen-of-peace-cemetery%2C-rockrimmon-road%2C-stamford.-relatives-and-friends-may-call-at-the-lacerenza-funeral-home%2C-8-schuyler-avenue%2C-stamford-on-tuesday%2C-march-9%2C-from-4-to-8-p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-donations-to-be-made-to-p.a.l.%2C-805-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-connecticut-06901.-to-leave-a-condolence-visit-the-website-stamford-advocate.-or-you-can-also-go-to-the-lacerenza-funeral-home-website 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/edward-charles-cooke%2C-75%2C-passed-away-monday%2C-march-31%2C-2014-surrounded-by-his-loving-family.-edward-was-born-on-october-9%2C-1938-in-greenwich%2C-connecticut-to-the-late-edward-wiliam-and-margret-ann-cooke.-he-was-a-retired-police-officer-for-the-stamford-police-department-in-stamford%2C-ct.-edward-was-a-healthcare-aid-for-ten-years-at-sarasota-memorial.-he-was-a-member-of-saint-stephen-catholic-church-in-valrico.-edward-was-a-loving-husband%2C-father%2C-grandfather%2C-and-great-grandfather.-survivors-include-his-devoted-wife%2C-dianne-j.-cooke%3B-son%3A-edward-william-cooke%2C-michelle-cooke-(wife)%2C-their-three-children-robin%2C-edward-and-colleen-(located-in-yorba-linda%2C-ca)%3B-daughter%3A-kimberly-ann-baskett%2C-todd-baskett-(husband)-their-three-children-lauren%2C-jacqueline%2C-jonathan-(located-in-birdsboro-pa)%3B-grandson%3A-ryan-cooke%2C-katie-(wife)-son---henry-(located-troy%2C-ny)%3B-granddaughters%3A-kathryn-cooke---michel%2C-husband-isch%2C-children-brian-and-isch-(east-hampton-ny)-and-erica-wilson%2C-husband-john-and-daughter-rachel-(troy%2C-ny)-%3B-a-friend-of-bill-w.-for-42-years%3B-an-extend-loving-family-and-circle-of-good-friends.-visitation-will-be-held-on-thursday%2C-april-3-from-6-8-pm-at-hillsboro-memorial-funeral-home.-funeral-mass-will-be-held-on-friday%2C-april-4-at-1-pm-at-st.-stephen-catholic-church%2C-valrico.-please-visit-www.hillsboromemorial.com-to-view-edward%E2%80%99s-everlasting-memorial%2C-funeral-service-dates-and-times-and-sign-his-guest.-edward-will-be-forever-loved-and-deeply-missed-by-his-devoted-family. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-edward-a.-cook%2C-89%2C-lifelong-resident-of-stamford%2C-passed-away-on-thursday-october-11%2C-2018.-he-was-born-on-march-7%2C-1929-to-the-late-herbert-j.-and-grace-(devonshire)-cook.-after-graduating-from-stamford-high-school-in-1947-he-enlisted-in-the-air-force-serving-during-the-korean-conflict.-he-returned-home-after-serving-and-became-a-stamford-police-officer-in-1957%2C-retiring-in-1995-from-the-detective-bureau.-edward-was-instrumental-in-creating-the-annual-stamford-retired-police-picnic.-he-was-also-served-as-president-of-the-internal-order-of-eagles-and-was-a-member-of-many-other-organizations.-edward-made-a-lasting-impact-on-all-the-lives-he-touched-and-will-remain-in-our-hearts-forever.-edward-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-68-years%2C-isabella-m.-cook%3B-six-children%2C-bonnie-l.-leary-(neal)-of-venice%2C-fl%3B-edward-a.-cook-jr.-(susie)-of-norwalk%2C-ct%3A-gary-s.-cook-(deborah)-of-windsor%2C-ct%3B-julianne-s.-cook-of-alta-vista%2C-va%3B-ian-p.-cook-of-stamford%2C-ct-and-lynda-j.-sessa-(michael)-of-tampa%2C-fl%2C-ten-grandchildren-and-nine-great-grandchildren.-in-addition-to-his-parents-he-was-preceded-in-death-by-a-son%2C-donald-w.-cook%3B-and-two-grandchildren%2C-gary-cook-and-robyn-cook.-calling-hours-will-be-held-at-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-tuesday%2C-october-16%2C-2018-from-5-p.m.-to-7-p.m.-a-private-memorial-service-will-begin-at-6%3A30-p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers-memorial-donations-may-be-made-to-the-stamford-police-association%2C-805-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901-or-online-at-www.stamfordspa.com%2Fdonate.-the-cook-family-made-edward's-arrangements-with-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-in-stamford.-if-you-care-to-leave-an-online-condolence-for-the-family-you-may-visit-the-guestbook-on-www.bosakfuneralhome.com-or-on-facebook-at-www.facebook.com%2Fbosakfuneralhome 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john-t.-considine---former-chief-of-police-for-the-city-of-stamford%2C-entered-into-eternal-life-on-july-13%2C-2006.-born-september-22%2C-1924%2C-he-was-the-son-of-ann-daly-and-edward-considine.-he-attended-stamford-public-schools%2C-completing-high-school-while-in-the-service.-he-was-also-honored-to-be-graduated-by-the-veterans'-class-at-stamford-high-school.-he-volunteered-with-the-united-states-army-in-1942-and-served-until-1945.-most-of-his-service-was-with-the-192nd-field-artillery-division-in-the-european-theatre-of-operation-during-which-he-received-a-battle-star-for-the-battle-for-central-europe.-following-his-discharge%2C-he-joined-the-connecticut-national-guard-and-served-in-the-korean-war.-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-in-january-1956-serving-32-years-during-which-he-rose-from-foot-patrolman-to-deputy-chief.-in-1973-he-was-proud-to-graduate-from-the-95th-session-of-the-fbi-national-academy.-he-was-appointed-chief-of-police-by-former-mayor-louis-clapes-and-led-the-department-for-nearly-seven-years.-during-his-career%2C-he-received-numerous-letters-of-commendation-from-the-fbi-and-other-state-and-local-police-departments.-he-received-the-stamford-police-association's-highest-award%2C-the-medal-for-valor%2C-for-his-participation-in-a-deadly-gun-battle-in-rye%2C-new-york.-john-was-predeceased-by-his-beloved-wife-of-nearly-50-years%2C-doris-(grant)-considine%2C-and-also-by-two-brothers%2C-raymond-and-edward%2C-and-one-sister-agnes-smith.-he-is-survived-by-his-son-and-daughter-in-law%2C-john-and-kelly-considine-of-stamford-and-a-second-son-michael-considine-of-round-rock%2C-texas%2C-and-his-daughter-nicole%2C-a-sister-muriel-rysinski-and-her-husband-robert-of-north-carolina%2C-and-a-brother-patrick-and-his-wife-nancy-of-stamford.-in-addition%2C-he-leaves-a-sister-in-law-joan-grant-of-ridgefield%2C-ct%2C-and-a-brother-in-law-ray-grant-and-his-wife-ann-of-old-greenwich%2C-ct%2C-as-well-as-numerous-nephews-and-nieces.-calling-hours-will-be-held-at-leo-p.-gallagher-%26-son-funeral-home%2C-2900-summer-street%2C-stamford-on-sunday%2C-july-16%2C-2006%2C-from-3-to-8-p.m.-a-funeral-mass-will-be-held-at-st.-maurice-r.c.c.%2C-358-glenbrook-road%2C-stamford-on-monday%2C-july-17%2C-2006%2C-at-10-a.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-be-made-to-the-state-street-debating-society-scholarship-fund%2C-c%2Fo-phoenix-management%2C-101-tresser-blvd.%2C-p.o.-box-1356%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06904-- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/michael-conetta-passed-on-to-glory-at-the-age-of-67-on-tuesday%2C-september-18%2C-2007%2C-at-his-home-in-norwalk%2C-ct-where-he-was-a-resident-for-21-years.-he-was-born-on-nov.-27%2C-1939%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct-where-he-was-a-resident-for-46-years.-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-vito-conetta-and-florence-(dolly)-pierne-sinaguglia.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-stepfather%2C-joseph-sinaguglia%2C-and-his-stepmother%2C-margaret-conetta.-he-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-21-years-and-committed-caregiver%2C-sandra-horowitz-conetta%2C-his-son-michael-patrick-conetta%2C-jr.-of-coronado%2C-ca%2C-his-sister-frances-sinaguglia-decarlo-and-her-husband-retired-chief-of-police-louis-decarlo%2C-brothers-frank-m.-sinaguglia-and-joseph-d.-sinaguglia-and-his-wife-gloria-and-a-sister-in-law-ruth-sinaguglia%2C-all-residing-in-stamford.-in-addition%2C-he-is-survived-by-several-cousins%2C-nieces%2C-and-nephews.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-aunts-jean-pierne-peasenelli%2C-rose-galatro%2C-and-dolly-rubino.-following-his-graduation-from-stamford-high-school%2C-he-served-as-a-staff-sergeant-in-the-united-states-army-national-guard.-he-went-on-to-pursue-his-love-and-passion-for-music-and-broadcasting-by-attending-a-radio-broadcasting-school.-he-was-a-disc-jockey-on-several-radio-stations-including-wstc.-he-was-an-avid-country-music-fan-and-hosted-programs-with-a-variety-of-musical-styles-including-%22music-of-your-life.%22-for-several-years-he-taught-at-the-connecticut-school-of-broadcasting.-he-served-as-a-police-officer-on-the-stamford-police-department%2C-where-he-retired-after-many-years-of-dedicated-service-in-1989.-mickey-was-a-man-of-many-interests-and-passions.-he-was-an-avid-mets-fan-and-had-been-a-coach-in-the-mickey-leone-little-league.-he-had-a-great-interest-in-american-history-and-a-great-love-for-animals.-he-enjoyed-travel-and-fine-dining.-as-a-born-again-christian%2C-he-was-a-man-of-great-faith-in-god%2C-which-defined-how-he-lived-his-life.-his-faith-and-determination-to-live-gave-him-courage-throughout-his-long-struggle-with-illness-and-grace-to-his-passing.-a-mass-of-christain-burial-will-be-celebrated-on-monday%2C-september-24%2C-2007%2C-at-10%3A30-am-at-sacred-heart-church%2C-37-schuyler-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-interment-will-follow-in-fairfield-memorial-park%2C-oaklawn-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-friends-may-call-at-the-lacerenza-funeral-home%2C-8-schuyler-ave.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-on-sunday%2C-september-23%2C-2007%2C-from-2%3A00---6%3A00-pm.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-memorial-donations-may-be-made-to-the-bennett-cancer-center-at-the-stamford-hospital%2C-shelburne-rd.%2C-stamford%2C-ct. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/arthur-a.-christiansen-jr.-arthur%2C-also-known-as-uncle-arty-or-sonny%2C-a-longtime-resident-of-stamford%2C-connecticut%3B-then-moved-to-wamego%2C-kansas-approximately-6-years-ago.-he-died-sunday-on-december-18%2C-2011%2C-at-home-surrounded-by-his-family.-he-was-80-years-old.-arthur-was-born-in-mt.-vernon%2C-new-york%2C-and-was-the-youngest-of-7-children.-he-died-naturally%2C-at-home-with-hospice-care-by-family-members-after-a-prolonged-illness.-arthur-worked-for-george-fennels-after-high-school-that-he-did-not-finish%2C-before-spending-2-years-in-the-marine-corps-and-serving-in-the-korean-war.-upon-his-return-home%2C-he-joined-the-stamford-police-department-and-served-his-community-until-he-retired-in-february-1983.-after-his-retirement%2C-he-continued-to-serve-his-community-by-working-for-the-stamford-parks-department-as-harbormaster-and-also-drove-the-tram-ferrying-park-patrons-in-and-out-of-the-park.-arthur-(sonny-or-uncle-arty-to-others)-married-shirley-letitia-paight-of-stamford-on-october-2%2C-1954%2C-and-for-all-but-a-short-period-lived-327-weed-avenue-down-in-the-cove-area-just-across-the-street-from-the-house-shirley-grew-up-in.-they-raised-four-children-there.-arthur-is-survived-by-his-son-robert-christiansen-and-daughter-linda-alt%2C-both-of-st-robert%2C-missouri%2C-and-daughter-carol-koonce-and-his-youngest-son-charles-lawrence-both-of-wamego%2C-kansas.-he-is-also-survived-by-9-grandchildren-and-3-great-grandchildren.-he-is-predeceased-by-his-wife-shirley-of-stamford-and-his-brothers-thomas-hayes%2C-hilton-hayes%2C-and-charles-hayes%2C-alexander-shutts%2C-william-shutts%2C-and-granville-shutts%2C-all-of-new-york.-he-had-a-compassion-for-cooking-and-loved-watched-justin-wilson%2C-and-cooks-on-the-food-network.-com.-he-loved-to-play-bingo-and-didn't-win-much-but-supported-others.-(haha).-there-will-be-no-service-at-this-time%2C-arthur-wished-to-be-cremated-and-at-a-later-date%2C-arthur-will-be-finally-laid-to-rest-with-his-wife-in-woodland-cemetery-in-stamford.-the-family-requests-in-lieu-of-flowers-donations-are-made-to-the-disabled-american-vets-in-his-honor.-he-was-a-faithful-donor-for-years-- 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/john.-j.-buckley-jr.%2C-78%2C-of-daytona-beach%2C-florida-passed-away-on-july-26%2C-2014.-john-was-born-to-the-late-john-j.-buckley-of-cork-ireland%2C-and-johanna-m.-o'shea-buckley-of-kerry%2C-ireland.-he-was-married-to-his-loving-wife-marilyn-(olsen)-buckley-of-lake-lincolndale%2C-new-york-for-54-years.-john-graduated-from-j.-m.-wright-technical-school-in-stamford%2C-connecticut%2C-and-served-our-country-in-the-u.s.-navy-from-1954-1962%2C-which-included-service-on-the-uss-bennington.-he-served-on-the-stamford-police-force-from-1960-1997%2C-achieving-the-rank-of-sergeant-of-the-marine-division-as-well-as-sergeant-of-investigations.-he-was-awarded-the-policeman-of-the-year-award-in-1965-in-recognition-of-meritorious-service.-john-was-a-dedicated-family-man-who-was-actively-involved-in-little-league-baseball%2C-coaching-a-team-which-included-both-of-his-sons%2C-and-winning-the-league-championship-with-an-18-1-record.-he-was-a-lifetime-member-of-the-ponus-yacht-club%2C-stamford%2C-connecticut%2C-and-member-of-the-elks-club-and-eagles-club%2C-daytona-beach%2C-florida.-john-is-survived-by-his-wife%2C-marilyn%2C-and-children%3A-john-j.-buckley-(rosemary)-of-monroe%2C-connecticut%2C-and-patrick-e.-buckley-(susan)-of-deland%2C-florida.-he-is-also-survived-by-his-grandson%2C-sean-p.-buckley-of-new-york%2C-new-york%2C-who-was-his-pride-and-joy.-his-surviving-siblings-are-sister%2C-joan-preusser-of-reston%2C-virginia%2C-and-brother%2C-walter-p.-buckley%2C-of-daytona%2C-florida. 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/scott-baldwin%2C-age-65-of-southbury%2C-formerly-of-fairfield%2C-passed-away-peacefully-saturday%2C-november-2%2C-2019-in-his-home.-born-in-columbus%2C-oh%2C-the-son-robert-m.-baldwin%2C-jr.-of-portland%2C-or-and-the-late-patricia-baldwin%2C-he-lived-in-new-york-city-as-a-child%2C-then-moved-to-fairfield-prior-to-relocating-to-portland%2C-or-in-2011.-he-recently-moved-back-to-connecticut-to-be-closer-to-his-two-beloved-grandchildren.-scott-graduated-from-roger-ludlowe-high-school.-he-served-in-the-u.s.-army-as-a-military-policeman.-he-graduated-from-pace-university%2C-then-began-a-30-year-career-as-a-police-officer-for-the-city-of-stamford.-scott-served-on-the-stamford-police-department-scuba-team%2C-bomb-squad-and-enjoyed-serving-as-the-school-resource-officer-later-in-his-career.-survivors-in-addition-to-his-father%2C-robert%2C-include-two-beloved-children%2C-christopher-brad-baldwin-of-portland%2C-or-and-hillary-baldwin-waite-and-her-husband%2C-william-of-monroe%3B-two-cherished-grandchildren%2C-charlotte-and-thomas-waite%3B-a-brother%2C-brad-baldwin-and-his-wife%2C-jude-of-bridgeport%3B-two-sisters%2C-hillary-stellar-and-her-husband%2C-terry-of-ann-arbor%2C-mi-and-hatty-freedman-and-her-husband%2C-stuart-of-calverton%2C-ny%3B-and-several-nieces-and-nephews.-a-mass-of-christian-burial-will-be-celebrated-saturday%2C-november-9%2C-2019-at-10%3A00-a.m.-at-st.-thomas-aquinas-church%2C-1719-post-road%2C-fairfield-with-a-reception-to-follow.-interment-will-be-private.-flowers-will-be-accepted.-for-information-or-to-offer-an-online-condolence-please%2C-visit-www.spearfuneralhome.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-carl-r.-alton%2C-sr.-passed-away-peacefully-with-loving-family-by-his-side-on-june-23%2C-2018-at-the-age-of-74.-he-was-born-on-august-17%2C-1943-in-helsinki%2C-finland.-he-immigrated-to-the-united-states-on-the-s.s.-gripsholm-with-his-mother%2C-annikki-(sihvo)-and-father%2C-kaarlo-anttila%2C-arriving-on-may-19%2C-1948.-the-family-changed-their-name-from-anttila-to-alton-to-be-more-americanized.-carl-worked-as-an-aircraft-mechanic-at-westchester-county-airport-where-his-passion-for-aviation-began.-he-proudly-served-the-united-states-of-america-as-a-marine-along-with-a-year-tour-in-vietnam-where-he-received-a-meritorious-promotion-to-sergeant.-thirteen-missions-completed-in-his-ch-46-sea-knight-helicopter-where-he-operated-in-the-aerial-gunner-position.-he-served-the-city-of-stamford-as-a-police-officer-for-thirteen-years.-he-excelled-as-an-accident-and-arson-investigator-and-coined-the-phrase-%22sooner-or-later%2C-we're-gonna-get-ya%22.-his-work-in-the-police-department-was-%22real-fine%22.-he-also-was-the-director-of-emergency-management-for-the-city-where-he-actively-made-contributions-to-make-the-city-a-safer-place.-%22ron%22-didn't-stop-there%2C-in-between-city-jobs-he-ran-along-with-his-wife%2C-the-successful-photo-video-stores%2C-which-at-one-time-were-the-largest-in-fairfield-county.-carl%2C-sr.-is-survived-by-his-loving-wife-of-50-years-victoria-decarlo-alton%2C-his-mother-annikki-sihvo-alton%2C-3-children%2C-heather-and-husband-dan-carter%3B-jennifer-and-husband-john-mihok%3B-carl%2C-jr.-and-wife-keri-alton.-6-grandchildren%3B-scott-carter%2C-daniel-and-wife-meagan-carter%2C-thomas%2C-tori%2C-luke-and-joseph-mihok-and-1-great-granddaughter-kinley-carter-and-his-dedicated-and-loyal-caregiver-of-11-years%2C-patrick-st.-paul.-he-was-predeceased-by-his-father-kaarlo-olivie-anttila-(alton)%2C-his-aunt-aili-sihvo%2C-an-infant-older-brother-kaarlo%2C-jr.-and-an-infant-younger-sister.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford-at-9%3A50-am-on-thursday%2C-june-28%2C-2018-for-a-mass-of-christian-burial-to-be-celebrated-at-10%3A30-a.m.-at-the-church-of-st.-cecilia%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford.-interment-will-follow-at-st.-john's-rc-cemetery%2C-darien.-family-and-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-wednesday%2C-june-27%2C-2018-from-4%3A00-7%3A00-p.m.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-that-donations-can-be-made-in-carl's-memory-to-st.-cecilia-church%2C-social-concerns%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06905-or-the-stamford-firefighter's-burn-foundation%2C-stamford-fire-headquarters%2C-629-main-street%2C-2nd-floor%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901.-to-leave-online-condolences%2C-please-visit-www.cognetta.com 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/edwin-lee-%22red%22-corbin---78%2C-passed-away-on-saturday%2C-may-27%2C-2006%2C-at-stamford-hospital.-born-on-october-8%2C-1927%2C-in-stamford%2C-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-joseph-israel-and-anna-louise-sheridan-corbin.-he-was-a-navy-combat-veteran-in-wwii-having-served-in-the-pacific.-he-was-a-graduate-of-stamford-high-school-and-then-went-on-to-iona-college-graduating-with-a-bachelor's-of-science%2C-and-a-master's-degree-in-counseling-from-fairfield-university.-he-was-a-retired-police-officer-in-the-city-of-stamford-where-he-served-for-thirty-six-years-and-was-assigned-to-the-juvenile-department.-he-is-survived-by-two-sons%2C-kevin-l.-corbin-of-torrington%2C-ct%3B-and-kenneth-l.-and-his-wife-barbara-corbin-of-norwalk%3B-and-three-grandchildren%2C-daniel-corbin-of-new-canaan%3B-brittany-corbin-of-new-canaan%3B-and-matthew-corbin-of-norwalk.-besides-his-parents%2C-he-is-predeceased-by-his-wife-dorothy-ann-fowler-corbin%3B-and-three-brothers%2C-warren%2C-robert%2C-and-joseph-corbin.-a-funeral-procession-will-be-leaving-the-nicholas-f.-cognetta-funeral-home-%26-crematory%2C-104-myrtle-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-at-9%3A20-am-on-thursday%2C-june-1%2C-2006%2C-and-proceed-to-st.-cecilia-rc-church%2C-1184-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-where-a-mass-of-christina-burial-will-be-celebrated-at-10%3A00-am.-interment-will-follow-at-queen-of-peace-cemetery%2C-stamford.-friends-may-call-at-the-funeral-home-on-wednesday%2C-may-31%2C-2006%2C-from-5%3A00-%C3%B0-8%3A00-pm.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-the-family-requests-donations-are-made-to-the-special-olympics.-please-fill-out-a-form-found-on-their-website-at-www.specialolympics.org-and-click-%22support%22%2C-then-send-it-to-special-olympics%2C-attn%3A-web-gifts%2C-1133-19th-street-nw%2C-12th-floor%2C-washington%2C-dc 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/-peter-fisher%2C-jr.---departed-this-life-on-wednesday%2C-november-22%2C-2006%2C-in-raleigh%2C-nc-at-home.-a-former-resident-of-stamford%2C-ct%2C-peter-was-born-on-may-26%2C-1956%2C-to-peter-fisher%2C-sr.-and-the-late-lillian-clack-fisher.-peter-was-a-graduate-of-the-king-school%2C-(now-king-lowe-heywood-school)%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct-and-attended-washington-%26-lee-university-in-lexington%2C-va.-peter-served-as-a-patrol-officer-with-the-stamford-police-department-for-22-years-and-retired-in-2001.-he-was-the-husband-of-shelia-elaine-mcknight.-peter-is-survived-by-his-father%2C-peter-fisher%2C-sr.%3B-beloved-wife-sheila-e.-fisher%2C-one-daughter%2C-jessica-and-three-sons%2C-peter%2C-james%2C-and-jesse-all-of-raleigh%2C-nc%3B-two-sisters%2C-carolyn-fisher--cropper%2C-stamford%2C-ct%2C-and-gertrude-fisher%2C-boston%2C-ma%3B-one-brother%2C-robert-b.-fisher%2C-sr.%2C-stamford%2C-ct-as-well-as-a-host-of-aunts%2C-in-laws%2C-nieces%2C-nephews-and-cousins-and-friends.-a-celebration-of-life-will-be-thursday%2C-november-30%2C-2006%2C-at-union-baptist-church%2C-805-newfield-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct-at-12%3A00-noon.-friends-may-call-from-10%3A00-a.m.-until-the-time-of-the-service%2C-rev.-dr.-robert-w.-perry-presiding%2C-and-rev.-jacqueline-gilchrist%2C-eulogist.-interment-will-be-on-saturday%2C-december-2%2C-2006%2C-at-carolina-biblical-gardens%2C-raleigh%2C-nc 2020-12-26 https://www.spa-retired-members.com/team/philip-v.-aguire%2C-of-norwalk%2C-died-on-monday%2C-october-5%2C-2009%2C-following-a-brief-illness.-he-was-born-january-1%2C-1936%2C-and-was-raised-in-stamford.-he-was-the-son-of-the-late-anthony-and-mary-(palermo)-aguire.-he-was-a-stamford-police-officer-for-many-years-and-was-a-veteran-of-the-u.s.-army.-he-worked-for-many-years-in-security-at-various-local-companies%2C-including-f.d.-rich%2C-yacht-haven%2C-and-electrolux.-he-was-an-avid-new-york-giant-and-new-york-yankee-fan.-he-is-survived-by-his-wife-carol-h.-aguire-of-norwalk%3B-a-son%2C-philip-r.-aguire-of-stamford%3B-two-stepdaughters%2C-donna-bauer-of-norwalk%2C-and-corrine-wright-of-danbury%3B-and-two-sisters%2C-dorothy-rogalski-of-stamford%2C-and-ciel-aguire-of-new-paltz%2C-ny.-he-will-be-greatly-missed-by-all-his-family-and-friends.-he-was-predeceased-by-a-sister%2C-mary-jane%3B-three-brothers-tony%2C-joe%2C-and-george%3B-as-well-as-by-his-parents-anthony-and-mary.-the-family-will-receive-relatives-and-friends-at-the-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct-on-the-morning-of-thursday%2C-october-8th-from-10-am-to-11-am-with-a-prayer-service-to-be-celebrated-at-11-am.-interment-will-follow-at-the-fairfield-memorial-park%2C-230-oaklawn-avenue%2C-in-stamford%2C-ct.-in-lieu-of-flowers%2C-please-make-a-donation-in-his-name-to-the-stamford-police-association%2C-805-bedford-street%2C-stamford%2C-ct-06901.-the-family-has-entrusted-the-funeral-arrangements-to-the-bosak-funeral-home%2C-453-shippan-avenue%2C-stamford%2C-ct.-if-you-wish-to-make-an-online-remembrance%2C-please-sign-our-online-register-book. 2020-12-26