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Rose K. Palamarczuk
January 2, 2004
Rose K. Palamarczuk of Armonk, N.Y., died Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Greenwich Hospital. She was 90.
She died of natural causes, according to her family.
Born April 11, 1913, in Greenwich, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Niemchuk Krouch.
Mrs. Palamarczuk was a homemaker.
She is survived by a son, Paul A. Palamarczuk of Armonk; a daughter, Olga Dackowsky of Cassville, N.Y.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Patricia Luchka and Anna Mazurkiewich; and two brothers, Anthony Krouch and John Krouch.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 2, at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at St. Patrick Church, 29 Cox Ave., Armonk.
Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Street, Greenwich.
April 16, 2003
Eleanor C. Palmieri of Norwalk, died Tuesday, April 15, at Norwalk Hospital. She was 80.
She died of complications from a stroke, according to her family.
Born Jan. 26, 1923, in Stamford, she was a daughter of the late John and Kathleen Hurley White.
She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Uva of Norwalk; a brother, John White of Redding; three sisters, Lillian Summa of Middlefield, Marion Galasso of Rye Brook, N.Y. and Eileen Burriesci of Stamford; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Palmieri, and by her two sons, Thomas Palmieri and Jack Palmieri.
Calling hours are 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at Raymond Community Funeral Home, 5 E. Wall St., Norwalk. A Liturgy of the Word service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, at St. Mathew Church, 216 Scribner Ave., Norwalk.
Burial will follow in St. John cemeteryin Darien.
November 21, 2002
Carolyn S. Palumbo, a lifelong Norwalk resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Norwalk Hospital. She was 73.
She died of cancer, according to her family.
Born April 14, 1929, in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Emil A. and Fannie Falcone Satta.
She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1947.
Mrs. Palumbo volunteered at Norwalk Hospital and was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in East Norwalk.
For more than 30 years, she and her husband hosted an annual Christmas party for Norwalk firefighters and other members of the community.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred Palumbo, a retired Norwalk Fire Department captain; a daughter, Joanie Webster of Norwalk; a son, Alfred "Flip" Palumbo Jr. of Norwalk; a sister, Mary Lane of Stratford; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Ave., Norwalk.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 203 East Ave., East Norwalk.
Burial will follow in St. John cemeteryin Norwalk.
Memorial donations can be made to Connecticut Hospice, 30 Stevens St., Suite D, Norwalk, CT 06850, or to the Whittingham Cancer Center, c/o Norwalk Hospital, 30 Stevens St., Norwalk, CT 06850.
September 18, 2003
Ann Mary Panapada of Kodak, Tenn., a former Stamford resident, died Monday, Sept. 15, at home. She was 91.
She died of natural causes, according to her family.
Born Feb. 14, 1912, in Stamford, she was a daughter of the late Felix Anthony and Ann Marie Ruvo Panapada.
Miss Panapada was a graduate of the former St. John Parochial School in Stamford and Shorts Secretarial Business School, formerly in Stamford. She lived in Stamford until 1976, when she moved to Slidell, La., She moved to Kodak five years ago.
While in Stamford, she worked for 20 years for Stamford United Way Council's Social Service Exchange. She also worked for Catholic Charities in Stamford for 20 years as a secretary and office manager.
Miss Panapada was a former member of St. John Church in Stamford and St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Slidell.
She is survived by a niece, Barbara Ann Mahonski Pecot of Kodak; and many grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Charles Panapada, Anthony Panapada, Angelo Panapada and William Joseph Panapada; and three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Panapada, Alicia L. Panapada and Josephine Mary Panapada Mahonski.
Calling hours will be 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford, with a prayer service at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow in St. John cemeteryin Darien.
July 31, 2003
Walter Paris, a lifelong Stamford resident, a former telephone company lineman and electrician, died Sunday, July 27 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was 54.
He died of complications from kidney transplant surgery, according to his family.
Born Dec. 2, 1948, in Stamford, he was the son of Charles Benjamin Paris of Bridgeport and the late Susan G. Paris.
Mr. Paris graduated from Rippowam High School in Stamford in 1966. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force in 80 combat missions during the Vietnam War.
Following his service, he returned to Stamford, where he worked as a lineman for the Southern New England Telephone Co. He also worked as an electrician for Metro-North Railroad in New York. Prior to his illness, he was employed as a presser by New Canaan Cleaners.
An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Paris enjoyed golf, bike riding and tennis. He attended Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Stamford.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Olivia Meyers of Waterbury; two daughters, Stephanie Paris-Cooper of West Haven and Malikah Paris of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Alani Paris of Columbus,; seven brothers, Charles M. Paris and Larry Hughes, both of Stamford, Courtland Paris, Rasheen Paris, Jamal Paris and Vincent Paris, all of Bridgeport, and Donald Anderson of St. Paul, Minn.; four sisters, Lucille Paris and Pamela Paris, both of St. Paul, and Lisa Paris-Jones and Shere Paris, both of Bridgeport; three grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 29 Grove St., Stamford.
Baker Funeral Home, 84 S. Main St., Norwalk, handled arrangements.
Addie J. Parker
October 9, 2003
Addie Jane Parker, a longtime Stamford resident and homemaker, died Monday, Oct. 6, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport. She was 72.
She died of a heart attack, according to her family.
Born Sept. 5, 1931, in Farmville, N.C., she was the daughter of the late John Henry Horne and Malinda Gay Horne.
Mrs. Parker lived in Stamford for about 45 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses of Stamford.
She is survived by two sons, Jeffery Parker of Stamford and Christopher Williams of Auckland, New Zealand; a daughter, Malinda Mitchell of Stamford; a grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Tony Parker.
There will be calling hours.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 611 Fairfield Ave., Stamford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 611 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06902.
August 8, 2002
Kiriakos Patrianakos, a retired maintenance mechanic who split his time between Stamford and Sparta, Greece, died Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Stamford Hospital. He was 75.
He died of cancer, according to his family.
Born April 20, 1927 in Petrina, Sparta, Greece, he was the son of the late Michael and Marigo Panagakos Patrianakos.
Mr. Patrianakos worked for years at The Presbyterian Hospital in New York. He was a member of Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation in Stamford. He was close to his son-in-law, Peter Stathopoulos of Stamford.
He is survived by his wife, Tasia Glekas Patrianakos of Stamford; a daughter, Maria Stathopoulos of Stamford; a sister, Vasiliki Economakos of New York; and three grandchildren.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 8 at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. A Trisagion service will take place at the funeral home at 7 p.m.
A procession will leave the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and proceed to the Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, 1230 Newfield Ave., where the service will begin at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at Queen of Peace cemeteryon Rockrimmon Road in Stamford.
October 22, 2002
Michael Paul of Stamford, co-owner of M. Paul Tree Experts in South Windsor, died Monday, Oct. 21, at home. He was 67.
He died of cancer, according to his family.
Born March 14, 1935, in East Hartford, he was a son of the late Michael and Frances Paul.
Mr. Paul worked in maintenance department of the Parks and Recreation Department in Vernon.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Smeland Paul of Stamford; six daughters, Karen Emery and Allison Paul, both of Stafford Springs, Barbara Warren of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Cyndi Paul of Vernon, Mary Toth of Coventry and Amy Stephenson of Manchester; three sisters, Gaye Keeney of Hebron, Michele Backus of West Chatham, Mass., and Lana Saponare of East Hartford; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
He was predeceased by a brother, Philip Paul; and a sister, Jean Paul Desmo.
There will be no calling hours or memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897.
Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, is handling arrangements.
August 15, 2002
Elena Penalver of Stamford, a retired inspector for Pitney Bowes Inc., died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Tandet Center in Stamford. She was 84.
She died of natural causes, according to her family.
Born Aug. 18, 1917, in Havana, she was a daughter of the late Arturo and Nieves Lamas Penalver.
She is survived by two sisters, Esther Sandoval of Stamford, and Enedina Penalver of Havana; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Antonio Valdez.
Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Our Lady of Montserrat Church, 1 Benedict Circle, Stamford.
Burial will follow in St. JohnCemetery, 25 Camp Ave., Darien.
After the burial, there will be a reception in the community room of River Haven Cooperative Apartments, 54 W. North St., Stamford.
October 26, 2003
Albert Pensiero, a retired employee of the Stamford Water Company and a lifelong Stamford resident, died Friday, Oct. 24, at Smith House Health Care Center. He was 68.
He died from complications due to liver failure, according to his family.
Born July 18, 1935, in Stamford, he was a son of the late Antonio and Cecilia Mallozzi Pensiero.
Mr. Pensiero was an avid wrestling and baseball fan. He loved the game of pool and automobile racing.
He is survived by two sons, Anthony Pensiero and Frank Pensiero, both of Stamford; his former wife, Rose Malagisi of Stamford; two brothers, Angelo Pensiero of Tampa, Fla., and Gene Pensiero of San Bernardino, Calif.; two sisters, Mary Rizzi and Clara Pellini, both of Stamford; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Church, 535 Fairfield Ave., Stamford.
Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Darien.
November 21, 2003
Joseph T. Pensiero Jr., a lifelong Stamford resident and tile setter, died Wednesday, Nov. 19 at home. He was 51.
He died of heart failure, according to his family.
Born Nov. 21, 1951, in Stamford, he was the son of Joseph T. Pensiero Sr. and Victoria M. Guiliani Pensiero of Stamford.
Mr. Pensiero attended Stamford Public Schools, graduating from Stamford High School. He worked as a tile setter for various tile contractors in Stamford for about 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Robert Pensiero of Pennsylvania and Donald Pensiero of Reno, Nev.; a nephew; and several aunts and uncles.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 21 at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford.
A procession will depart the funeral home at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 for Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Burial will follow in Queen of Peace cemeteryin Stamford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Southwestern CT, 1029 E. Main St., Stamford, CT 06902.
January 3, 2003
The survivors of Vito Pepe Sr. of Darien, a World War II and Korean War veteran who died Monday, Dec. 30, include a son, Vito Pepe Jr. of Darien; two sisters, Helen Cocchia of South Norwalk and Grace Dimenico of Wilton; a brother, Alfonce Pepe of Norwalk; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Pepe died of natural causes at Greenwood Health Center in Hartford. He was 83.
Calling hours and burial were yesterday, Jan. 2. The Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien, handled arrangements.
Daniel S. "Bodgy" Perella
October 11, 2003
Daniel S. "Bodgy" Perella, a retired U.S. postal carrier and lifelong Stamford resident died Thursday, Oct. 9, at Stamford Hospital. He was 82.
He died of heart failure according to his family.
Born Aug. 4, 1921, in Stamford, he was a son of the late Albert and Annunziata Conetta Perella.
Mr. Perella served in the 391st Infantry Regiment, 98th Division, with the occupation forces in Japan during World War II from November 1942 until February 1946. He was honorably discharged as sergeant.
He was involved with American Babe Ruth League baseball for more than 50 years, coaching and serving as president.
Mr. Perella worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier for more than 35 years.
He played and coached with fast pitch softball teams for the post office, Sullo's Tavern and the Mill River Tavern. He coached the Italian center woman's softball team for 25 years and also worked as part-time recreation director with the Stamford Board of Recreation.
Mr. Perella was chairman of the Sacred Heart Church Parish Council, member of the Scared Heart Holy Name Society and served as a lector and eucharistic choir member, minister CYO, RCIA, at Sacred Heart Church.
He was past president of the third order of Carmelites in Stamford, a former president of Branch 60 National Association of Letter Carriers and the Stamford Postal Employees Association, founder and past president of the West Side Sportman's Club in Stamford, and chairman of the board of directors of Stamford Postal Employees Credit Union.
Mr. Perella was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 41, third degree, Knights of Columbus fourth degree, Lafayette Assembly, America Legion, VFW, Italian Center, Old Timers Association and the Nocturnal Society all of Stamford.
He was a ten-gallon blood donor for American Red Cross.
He is survived by a sister, Josephine Perella Taranto of Stamford; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Lena Perella and Phyllis Perella Parahus.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford.
Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Darien.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Babe Ruth Baseball of Stamford, c/o Rick Farina, 129 Can Field Drive, Stamford CT 06902 or Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford CT 06902.
August 4, 2003
Spc. Wilfredo Perez Jr. of Norwalk died Saturday, July 26 while guarding a children's hospital in Ba'qubah, Iraq. He was 24.
Spc. Perez was with the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He graduated from basic training at Ft. Benning, Ga., and was stationed out of Ft. Hood, Texas, before being deployed to Iraq.
Spc. Perez was born Dec. 19, 1978 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He later moved to Norwalk to live with his father and attended Nathan Hale Middle School and Norwalk High School.
He is survived by his father, Wilfredo Perez Sr. of Norwalk; stepmother, Vicki Roos, and stepbrother, Roman, both of Norwalk; mother, Ann Marie Eccles of Ridgewood, Queens, N.Y.; sister, Lisa Marie Perez of Ridgewood; and a stepsister, Telia, and stepbrother, Joseph, both of Ridgewood.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, and from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Ave., Middle Village, Queens, N.Y.
A Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at St. Matthias Church, 58-15 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood, Queens, N.Y.
Burial will follow in Cypress Hills Cemetery, 833 Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Spc. Wilfredo Perez Jr. Scholarship Fund in care of the Norwalk Police Department.
October 8, 2003
Doris M. Perna, a homemaker and lifelong Stamford resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Stamford Hospital. She was 76.
She died of heart failure, according to her family.
Born May 20, 1927, in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian Scott Corcran.
Mrs. Perna was a member and former president of the Italian Center's Woman's Auxiliary and an avid bowler.
She is survived by four sons, James M. Perna of Stamford, Joseph A. Perna of Waterbury, Gary A. Perna of Stamford and Scot R. Perna of Norwalk; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Perna.
Calling hours will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Church of St. Bridget of Ireland, 278 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. The Rev. Gill Babeu will officiate.
Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Street, Greenwich.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Fairfield County Chapter, 607 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851.
December 3, 2002
John James Perrin of Slough, England, a former Stamford resident, died Friday, Nov. 22, at work in London. He was 48.
He died of a heart attack, according to his family.
Born Jan. 16, 1954, in Plymouth, England, he was the son of Gloria Jean Perrin of Plymouth and the late Frederick E.J. Perrin.
Mr. Perrin was an Eagle Scout. He also served in the Royal Air Force.
He was an avid stamp collector, camper, hiker, amateur chef and brewmaster. He also enjoyed playing pool and darts.
He lived in Stamford in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Mr. Perrin worked for 23 years at British Gas in London. Most recently, he was a supervisor of instrumentation engineering and troubleshooting.
In addition, Mr. Perrin was a former ASTM union official and shop steward. He was a member of the British Labour Party.
In recent years, he traveled frequently to Ireland and expressed interest in one day living there.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Debbie Kennedy Perrin of Slough; a son, David Perrin of Plymouth; a daughter, Michelle Perrin of Plymouth; his grandmother, Mabel Croft of Plymouth; four brothers, Andrew Perrin and Gary Perrin both of Plymouth, Keith Perrin of Milford and Kim Perrin of Norwalk; a former wife, Julie Shepard Perrin of Plymouth; two granddaughters; three nieces; and five nephews.
The funeral was held Monday, Dec. 2, in England.
Arrangements are handled by Sargeant E & Son, 34-40 Church St., Slough, England.
October 22, 2002
Virginia D. Peterson, a homemaker and Stamford resident, died Monday, Oct. 14, at The Smith House in Stamford. She was 91.
She died of natural causes, according to her family.
Born April 29, 1911, in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Carl A. and Eva May Barraclough Dahlgren.
Ms. Peterson is survived by a son, Eugene Peterson of Stamford; two daughters, Audrey L. Gray of Norwalk and Charlotte "Shorty" Peterson of Dunedin, Fla.; four granddaughters; two grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sons, Alan R. Peterson and Kenneth C. Peterson.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 26, at the chapel of St. John's Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford.
Burial will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to The Smith House, 88 Rockrimmon Road, Stamford, CT 06903; or to St. John's Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905.
February 6, 2003
Frederick J. Peterson, a retired machinist and lifelong Norwalk resident, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Notre Dame Convalescent Home in Norwalk. He was 87.
He died of natural causes, according to his family.
Born Jan. 2, 1916, in Norwalk, he was a son of the late John and Mabel Hennessy Peterson.
In the 1930s, Mr. Peterson played hockey and baseball with a group from the Spring Hill section of Norwalk.
He worked for many years at the former Bullard's Manufacturing in Bridgeport. After he retired, he became an accomplished woodworker. He was also an avid gardener and a life member of the South Norwalk Boat Club.
He is survived by his wife, Bette Vadas Peterson of Norwalk; two sons, James "Lindy" Peterson and Thomas Peterson, both of Norwalk; a sister, Ruth Giannini of Trumbull; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Peterson was predeceased by two brothers, John Peterson and Raymond Peterson.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 6, at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Ave., Norwalk. South Norwalk Boat Club members will gather at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the chapel of Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk.
Burial will follow at St. John cemeteryon Richards Avenue in Norwalk.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Thomas Villanova, c/o Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851.
February 18, 2003
Antionette Petrafesa of Stamford, a former resident of Yonkers, N.Y., died Saturday, Feb. 15, at her daughter's home in Stamford. She was 102.
She died of natural causes, according to her family.
Born April 11, 1900, in Gravina di Puglia, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Adelaide and Peter Di Battista.
She is survived by two daughters, Madeline Moran of Yonkers, and Adelaide (Addie) Valenzano of Stamford; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Flynn Memorial Home, 1652 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, N.Y.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at St. Eugene's Church, Tuckahoe Road at Central Park Avenue in Yonkers.
Burial will follow at Ferncliff cemeteryin Hartsdale, N.Y.
Memorial donations may be sent to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, 1029 East Main St., Stamford, CT 06902.
December 10, 2001
Archie Ibin Pharr of Norwalk, a Stamford resident for 27 years, died Saturday, Dec. 8 on Interstate 95 in Norwalk. He was 28.
He died of injuries from a car accident, according to his family.
Born Oct. 21, 1973 in Stamford, he was the son of Archie Pharr of Norwalk and Kirby McNeill McRay of Stamford.
Mr. Pharr attended Gibbs College in Norwalk for a year and a half and worked at Griffin Ford in New Canaan as a computer technician.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his step-father, Robin McRay of Stamford; his maternal grandmother, Lillian Striplin of Greenwich; his fiancee, Kindra Jones of Norwalk; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Community Tabernacle of Deliverance, 198 Selleck St., Stamford.
Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the church, with Pastor Michael Densmore officiating.
Burial will be private.
Downer Funeral Home, 31 Stillwater Ave., Stamford, is handling arrangements.
Gertrude J. Philibert
October 9, 2003
Gertrude J. Philibert, a longtime Stamford resident and retired French teacher, died Monday, Oct. 6, at Stamford Hospital. She was 87.
She died of cardiac arrest, according to her family.
Born Aug. 10, 1916, in St. Gerard, Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Ephraim Juneau and Azilda Pothier Juneau.
Mrs. Philibert lived in Stamford for about 60 years. She worked as a substitute teacher in Stamford Public Schools during the 1960s and 1970s. She also was an accomplished pianist.
A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner of St. John's, St. Mary's and St. Bridget's churches while living in Stamford. She followed political issues and current events.
She is survived by her son, C. Lorent Philibert of Stamford; four sisters, Madeleine Juneau Courteau, Marthe Juneau Pelletier, Laurence Juneau Ouellet, and Reine Juneau, all of Canada; four brothers, Andre Juneau, Jacques Juneau, Rene Juneau and Guy Juneau, all of Canada; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard Philibert; a daughter, Shirley Philibert; two sisters, Carmen Juneau and Mance Juneau Lebordais; and two brothers, Gerard Juneau and Emilien Juneau.
Calling hours will be 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at St. Bridget's of Ireland Church, 278 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford.
Burial will follow in St. John's cemeteryin Darien.
January 3, 2002
Julian A. "Tony" Pia, a Stamford resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Stamford Hospital. He was 58.
He died after being injured in a car accident in Glenbrook on Saturday, according to his family.
Born Aug. 16, 1943, in Stamford, he was the son of Julian "July" Pia Sr. of Dania Beach, Fla., and Yolanda Vescio Pia of Stamford.
Mr. Pia served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was employed as the sales manager for the Iron Shop of Stamford for the past four years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Stamford.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mary C. Hill Pia of Stamford; his stepmother Mary Ann Pia of Dania Beach; a son, Anthony M. Pia of Southington; two stepsons, Darren Galazin Jr. and Tyler Galazin, both of Bridgeport; a sister, Paula Jagodzinski of Stamford; and several nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford.
A procession will depart the funeral home at 9:50 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, for St. Mary's Church, 566 Elm St., Stamford for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m.
Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, Darien.
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