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Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory

We specialize in many types of funeral services and offer flexible and competitive pricing. The Nicholas F. Cognetta, Sr. and Naida E.

In addition to wakes, memorial and traditional services, we are the only funeral home in Fairfield County with an onsite crematory. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory of Stamford, CT, has seen many changes since May 15, 1953, when Nicholas F. Cognetta opened their doors for the first time. Today, amidst all of the large funeral home conglomerates, we remain a family-owned and operated funeral home and crematory. When you call or visit our funeral home, you will find a member of the Cognetta family. Our funeral directors will help you create a ceremony that is meaningful and fully affordable for you and your family. Whether burial and/or cremation, our staff can take care of all the arrangements, relieving you of all unnecessary burdens. We'll always be here for you.

02/20/2026

Richard Eugene Gabriele

Richard Eugene Gabriele, 91, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2026. Born in Stamford on November 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Luigi and Mary (Zigaro) Gabriele.

A man of many talents and a tireless work ethic, Richard attended Belltown, Burdick, and Stamford High Schools before proudly serving in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957. Throughout his career, he mastered numerous trades, beginning as a barber before finding his stride in the food and beverage industry. He was best known as the owner and operator of Richard’s Luncheonette and later Richard’s Backyard, a sidewalk café in New Canaan. Then, had a brief residency in Cocoa Beach, FL, where he was the food and beverage manager for a Holiday Inn Resort. He also held a Connecticut real estate broker’s license. His career ended retiring from JC Penney, where he was a top sales associate in the furniture department.

Richard’s faith and community involvement were central to his life. He was a devout Catholic and a 4th Degree Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus with 60 years of membership. Deeply loyal to his roots, he served as the reunion committee chairperson for the Stamford High School Class of 1953, most recently organizing their 70th reunion in 2023.

Richard’s passion for bringing joy to others extended into his own entrepreneurial venture, House of Bears, where he spent many years showcasing personalized collectibles at local craft shows throughout Connecticut and New York. He also spent many years overseeing the seasonal operations for Cherry Hill Productions, where he took great pride in managing the Santa Claus and Easter Bunny photo production sets. He took immense pride in creating lasting memories and traditions for not just his own family, but for children and families in the community.

Known for the twinkle in his eye, a heart of gold, and a fun-loving spirit, Richard lived a vibrant life filled with music, dancing, and hosting parties. He had a profound love for animals, but his greatest fulfillment came from his family, who were the center of his world.

He is survived by his children, Lisa LoRusso (Richard) of Stamford and Gina Ventre (Gerald) of Kennesaw, GA; seven grandchildren, Gerald Jr., Joseph (Katie), Christopher (Krista), Jason (Kelly), Michael (Kristi), Nicole (Brandon), and Daniel (Emily); and 14 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Louis Molgano, and many beloved nephews, nieces and cousins. Richard was predeceased by his siblings: Pauline Valentine (Louis), Helen Montecalvo (Michael), Rita Molgano, and Louis Gabriele (Mary).

The family extends their deepest gratitude to Sharon for the compassionate care she provided the last several months. In addition, special thanks to Patti and Waveny Home Healthcare Services.

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 25, at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Interment will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park.

To leave a message of condolence online, please visit www.cognetta.com.

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02/19/2026

Amarjeet Singh

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we share the news of the peaceful passing of our dear father, Amarjeet Singh on February 18, 2026. Coming from a humble background, he began his life’s journey as a farmer, working tirelessly with honesty, perseverance, and humility. Through a lifetime of sacrifice and selflessness, he raised his 3 children with unconditional love, strong values, and gentle guidance, shaping them into compassionate, grounded, and truly amazing human beings.He lived a life defined by love, strength, and deep connection with family and friends. He was a very loving and caring person who formed lasting relationships wherever he went. He had a true passion for exploring the world and embraced life with joy and delight.A man of remarkable strength and resilience, he was a true fighter who bravely battled cancer since 2011. Throughout his long journey, he faced every challenge with courage, dignity, and unwavering determination, inspiring all who knew him. He was full of life and a true fighter till his last breath. His greatest joy and pride was his family. Amarjeet Singh was the beloved husband of Surinder Kaur, devoted father of Guntej, Gagneet and Ranjan, and, loving father-in-law to Jagdeep, Aseem and Gurpreet, and cherished grandfather to Asneet, Abir, Ranbir, Baani, and Meher. He was a caring and doting father, a supportive brother, and a loving grandfather who adored spending time with his grandchildren. His kindness, generosity, and positive spirit left a lasting impression on family, friends, and the many lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all of us.

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02/14/2026

Anthony L. Colonnello

Anthony Leonard Colonnello 70 years old of Norwalk, CT died at Norwalk Hospital on February 12, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, MD in 1955 to his late parents Anthony & Catherine Colonnello.

He grew up most of his life in Stamford, CT, where he attended Stark Elementary School, Dolan Middle School and Stamford High School, where he met the love of his life Gail Patricia Mattioli Colonnello. They married at St. Maurice Church in 1976.

Anthony is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Patricia Colonnello, his children Christina Colonnello-Green and her husband Addison S. Green, his son Anthony L Colonnello, Jr. and his girlfriend Michelle E Leydon and her son Joseph C Leydon. He is also survived by his granddaughter Kaylie A Colonnello, his two brothers Michael & Carlo Colonnello, cousins Mary Liguori, Ann Di Roma, Jane Galeoto, brother-in-law Harry Mattioli and wife Sandy and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to his parents Anthony and Catherine Colonnello, Anthony was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Louis Di Roma, and sister-in-law, Nancy Mattioli.

A celebration of life will take place from 12pm to 4pm on March 1, 2026 at the Faternal Order of Eagels, 6 Mott Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850.

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02/12/2026

LeRoy C. Faubel

LeRoy C. Faubel, 94, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2026. LeRoy was born in Stamford on December 6, 1931 to the late LeRoy and Helen Gular Faubel.

LeRoy served as a Seaman in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1953. LeRoy worked 43 years at Arnold’s Bakery in Greenwich, CT, starting in production and working his way up to Electrician in the plant’s maintenance department. He was an active member of the St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, where he faithfully served as an usher for many years. Roy, as many called him, was also an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. You could always count on him for a good “dad-joke” or two.

LeRoy is survived by his six children, Roy Faubel of Stamford, Joseph Faubel and his wife, Kathleen of Hawley, Pa., Charles Faubel of Dover, Del., Susan Cornelio and her husband, Philip of Stamford, Debra Johnstone and her husband, James of Stamford and Angela Cornelio and her husband, John of Stamford; grandchildren, Stephen, Daniel, Adrienne, Mark and Becca Faubel, Travis and Shannon Faubel, Regina, Philip and Matthew Cornelio, Nicole and John Cornelio; and great-grandsons, Grayson Lauer, Tyler Faubel, Forrest and Boone Faubel, and great-granddaughters, Jordan Faubel and Angelina Sauveur.

Besides his parents, LeRoy is predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Carmela Lovito Faubel, a sister June Candid and daughters-in-law, Debra Schramm Faubel and Donna Dempsey Faubel.

A funeral procession will leave the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM and proceed to St. Maurice RC Church, 358 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, thr family requests that memorial gifts be made in support of RVNAhealth in lieu of flowers. Donations may be sent to RVNAhealth, Attn: Development Office, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877, or online at www.rvnahealth.org.

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02/12/2026

William O. Wilder, Sr.

William Oliver Wilder Sr, age 83 passed away on February 6th 2026.

Born on March 28th 1942, son of Betty May and Oliver Goff Wilder. He was a lifelong resident of Greenwich and Stamford CT. After graduating from Greenwich High School he went on to become a CT licensed Arborist, started his own business ( Bill Wilder Tree Service) and worked hard till the day he passed.

Bill loved the outdoors. He loved boating, fishing and hunting. He loved being with his family and friends and also loved his cats.

Bill is survived by his siblings Lyle Wilder, Peter Wilder (Sandy) and Susan Wilder. His son’s William O. Wilder Jr. (Jamie), Timothy A.Wilder (Francesca) and Brandon. S. Wilder (Jill). Seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a future memorial, celebration of life to remember and honor Billy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Bills memory with a donation to the Greenwich Animal control.

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02/10/2026

Rosa A. Miraballes

Rosa A. Miraballes, 86, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Rosa was born in Uruguay on August 30, 1939, to the late Rosendo and Soledad De Leon.

Rosa was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family, especially her grandson, and her close friends. She was very proud of her family and she loved them dearly, and her memory will live on in their hearts. She will be forever missed.

Rosa was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Alvar O. Miraballes, in February of 2024, and is survived by her daughter, Anny Lesko and her husband Bill, son, Eddie Miraballes, grandson, Billy Lesko, and her brother-in-law Rene Miraballes and his wife Sylvia, and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue. Stamford, CT on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a service being held at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at St. John’s RC Cemetery, Darien.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.

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02/09/2026

Juan Alberto Paragarino

Juan Alberto Paragarino, 81, a longtime resident of Stamford, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2026.

Juan was born on February 23, 1944, in Montevideo, Uruguay, the son of the late Ernesto and Juana María Silva Paragarino. Deeply proud of his country, roots, and traditions, Juan carried his heritage with him throughout his life.

He earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Precision Machine Technology and dedicated his career to the field with skill and commitment. Most of all, Juan was devoted to his family. He will be lovingly remembered.

Juan enjoyed many hobbies, including fishing, gardening, and watching fútbol (especially Peñarol). Along with coloring, drawing, and tinkering. He also had a love for grilling, as well as making homemade sausage and wine. He found happiness in simple pleasures and time spent with those he loved.

Juan is survived by his best friend and devoted wife of over 60 years, Sully Garcia Paragarino of Stamford; his children, Mary Paragarino of Bristol, Beatrice Dombroski (Glen, Sr.) of Stamford, and John Paragarino Jr. (Jennie) of Danbury; his sister Renee Quiroga; and his brothers Ernesto and Oscar Paragarino. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Mikey, Glen, Jr., Jonathan, Jack, and Leonardo, his beloved dogs, Sparky and Benji, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Juan was predeceased by his sister, Maria Madalena Paragarino.

Juan will be remembered for his deep love of family, pride in his heritage, and the quiet joy he found in life’s simple moments—leaving behind a legacy of warmth, dedication, and love.

Family and friends may gather for a celebration of life at Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Juan Alberto Paragarino to the ASPCA.

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02/07/2026

Stephen P. H. Cheung

Stephen P.H. Cheung, 89, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital, on February 3, 2026. Stephen was born in Hong Kong on July 22, 1936, to the late TinLee and Kitching Kwok Cheung.

Stephen came to America in 1960 as a student attending college at Brigham Young University. He later moved with his wife, Marita, to Stamford, CT where they embark on their respective careers. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT and worked as a microbiologist and lab director at Stamford hospital for over 30 years. Upon his retirement from Stamford Hospital, he went on to a career in real estate sales and management in New York City.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife Marita H.S. Lau Cheung and two sons Ronald and Robert.

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Stephen’s memory to the Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center, c/o Stamford Hospital, One Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902 or online at https://www.stamfordhospitalfoundation.org/what-to-support/.

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01/22/2026

Manvin Singh Mayell

Manvin Singh Mayell, 65, of Rye Brook, NY passed away Monday evening January 19, 2026.

Manvin was devoted to his family above all else. He was a loving husband, a devoted and proud father, a dear brother, a loyal partner and friend, and a joyful soon-to-be grandfather.

He was born on September 17, 1960, in Austin, Texas, the son of the late Jaspal and Parkash Mayell. He grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, where he attended Westhill High School. Manvin earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in 1982 and his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1986.

Dedicating his career to public service and the law, Manvin served for many years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where he headed the Environmental, Tax, and Bankruptcy units of the Civil Division. He later joined Kaye Scholer LLP (now Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP), where he served as a litigation partner and will be fondly remembered by many colleagues and friends for his intellect, curiosity, integrity, and generosity of spirit.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Manvin lived a deeply meaningful life. He loved spending time with his family, rooting passionately for the New York Mets, listening to his favorite jazz musicians, volunteering at a local food pantry and traveling across the world.

Manvin is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Anoo Mayell, of Rye Brook, NY; his cherished sons, Zephan and his wife Elizabeth Mayell, of New York, NY, Rohan Mayell, of New York, NY; his sister Nita and her husband Chris Sabo, of Westport, CT; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The funeral services for Manvin will be held on Saturday, January 24th, 10 AM to 12 PM, at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. The family will host a Memorial Service in honor of Manvin Mayell at the Guru Nanak Mission Gurudwara, 138 Bauer Drive, Oakland, New Jersey at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Port Chester, Rye and Rye Brook at www.mealsonwheelsofportchesterryeandryebrookinc.com/donate. Manvin considered this to be a worthy cause as he generously donated his time and service to this organization.

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01/16/2026

Margaret F. Zaro

Margaret F. Zaro, of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. She was 78 years old.

Margaret was born on January 29, 1947, in New Castle, England, to the late John and Margaret Clark Hall.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Kelli Zaro; daughter in law, Rebecca Zaro; her cherished grandchildren, Tyler and Cody Zaro, and Anthony Tamburro; and her beloved great grandchildren, CJ and Callie Zaro, all of Stamford. She is also survived by her brother, Kevin Hall, and her sister, Vivian Jones, both of the United Kingdom.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy Zaro, and her son, Shaun Zaro.

Margaret came to Stamford at the age of 18 as a governess, where she soon met Roy and established the roots of a life she deeply cherished. She had a passion for sewing and spent many years working as a talented interior decorator. An avid chef and accomplished ballroom dancer, Margaret was known for her elegant sense of style and grace.

Above all, Margaret’s life was devoted to her family. Nothing brought her greater joy than her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who were the center of her world.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 1200 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut, at 10:30 AM. Entombment will immediately follow at St. John’s Cemetery Mausoleum, Darien, Connecticut.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to The Kidney Foundation.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cognetta.com.

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01/14/2026

Joseph C Arrico

Joseph Charles Arrico, 59, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Joseph was born in Stamford on September 29, 1966, son of the late Charles and Mildren LaMotta Arrico.

Joseph is survived by his brother James Arrico and his wife Karen of Stamford, along with his nephews, Jesse and James Arrico of Stamford.

Besides his parents Joseph was predeceased by his two brothers Frank and Charles Arrico.

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 11:00AM to 12:00 Noon. A procession will follow to St Johns Cemetery where a committal service will be held.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Joseph C. Arrico to the American Diabetes Association, www.Diabetes.org

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The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory of Stamford, CT, has seen many changes since May 15, 1953, when Nicholas F. Cognetta, Sr. and Naida E. Cognetta first opened their doors for business. But some things have remained the same like the commitment to the Stamford community and the pride that comes with serving families during a difficult time. Today, amidst all of the large funeral home conglomerates and corporate take overs of area funeral homes, Cognetta remains a family-owned and operated funeral home and crematory. When you call or visit our funeral home, you will find a member of the Cognetta family. Our funeral directors will help you arrange a ceremony that is both meaningful and affordable for you and your family. Whether you are planning/arranging a burial and/or a cremation, our staff can manage the arrangement process, relieving you of all unnecessary burdens. We'll always be here for you.

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