The Advocate

Sister Patricia A. Dora (Sister Pauline Marie), a member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut, died at St. Francis Hospital on March 16, 2024. Born in Stamford, Connecticut on April 9, 1939 to the late Paul Peter Dora and Rose Mary Kmetz Dora, Sister Patricia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September 3, 1957 and celebrated her final Profession of Vows on March 1, 1965. Sister Patricia was 84 years of age and was 66 years in Religious Life. Sister Patricia received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Diocesan Sisters College, West Hartford, Connecticut, a Master's Degree in Reading and Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven...

Dwight Hilliard Patton, age 86 died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home in Bolivia, NC. Dwight was born on March 21, 1937, in Craigmont, ID to Hilliard and Katherine Kasper Patton. Dwight spent over 40 years as a dedicated Special Education teacher in Connecticut. He retired 17 years ago and moved to Bolivia, NC. He is preceded in death by his wife: Mary Rose Patton. Dwight is survived by his son: Peter Patton (Catherine) of NY, NY; daughter: Melissa hardy of Safety Harbor, FL, grandchildren: Paul, Eleanor, Molly, Kaitlin, Erin; one sister: Mary Ringwood of Spokane, WA and 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held on at Noon, on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Rose "Bunny" Phyllis Peluso Slobodzinski, 93, of Leesburg, VA, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024 at her daughter's home surrounded by loved ones. Bunny was born in Queens, NY in 1930 to Natalie D'Ambrosio and Philip Peluso, an immigrant from Naples, Italy. She is predeceased by her two brothers, Carmen and Anthony, and her son, Peter. Embraced by adoring aunts and uncles, Bunny's childhood was guided by her faith and defined by an unflappable optimism. In 1943, her brother Carmen introduced her to the man who would become the love of her life?Edwin John Slobodzinski, also of Queens. Bunny and Ed's relationship endured his active duty in WWII and the Korean War. During that time, Bunny...

Charles A. Setaro, 91, resident of Milford, NH died on February 29, 2024 at his home. He was born in Danbury, CT on April 24, 1932, a son of Agnes and Peter Setaro. Mr. Setaro resided in Milford, NH and raised his family in Stamford, CT. He was a graduate of Danbury State Teachers College having earned a degree in elementary education and a master's degree from Fairfield University. He was a dedicated teacher at Newfield Elementary School for 30 years and taught adult education in the evenings. He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 50 years, Joan Setaro. Family members include two sons, Charles A. Setaro (Anne Marie) of Greenfield, NH, and Peter Setaro (Donna) of Milford, NH; a...

Marion Jane Wilmot Graham passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at home in Summerville, SC. She was the matriarch of the Graham family who was given the nickname "Mana" by the first of her grandchildren. We found out later that in the Hawaiian language, Mana means "special", and it fits. Daughter of Jennie Conklin Wilmot and Wilfred Wilmot, Marion was born in Stamford, Conn. On December 2, 1934, in her grandparents' home, only one-half mile from the one room school which she attended when she was younger. The schoolhouse was formerly a Quaker meeting house on property purchased by the first settlers of the area where they bought the property from an Indian tribe for "12 hatchets, 12...

Faith G. McArdle, age 91, of Murrells Inlet, SC peacefully passed away February 14, 2024, at Magnolia Bridge in Murrells Inlet. Faith was born on July 14, 1932, in Stamford, CT to the late Charles and Julia Sicilia Gilleski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McArdle, a son, Kevin McArdle and a brother, Robert Gilleski. She is survived by her children, Maureen Albers and husband Gary, Thomas McArdle and wife Susan Giffard, Jeffrey McArdle and Michael McArdle and six grandchildren; Michelle Ogden, Christie Albers Tapao, Kevin Albers, Jessica McArdle Morse, Molly McArdle, and Jeffrey McArdle; ten great-grandchildren, one brother, Vincent Gilleski and one sister, Judith...

Sister Daniel Marie McCabe (Clare McCabe), a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chamb?ry, West Hartford, CT died at the Provincial House of the Sisters of St. Joseph on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born in Ansonia, CT on September 30, 1924 of the late Daniel James McCabe and Delia (Buckley) McCabe, Sister Daniel Marie entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September 15, 1946 and celebrated her Profession of Vows on August 24, 1952. At the time of her death she was 99 years of age and was in her 77th year of Religious Life. Sister Daniel Marie McCabe was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing, Waterbury, CT. Sister earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Diocesan Sisters College, West...

Eileen T. Chapell, 89, of Stuart, passed away on January 6, 2024 in the Memory Care Unit of Discovery Village in Stuart, Florida. Funeral services will be held privately with family members only in attendance. Eileen was born in Stamford CT to Rose Fanning Sheridan and Theodore George Sheridan on January 20, 1934. She graduated from Stamford High School. She married her husband of 60 years, Bob Chapell, on June 8, 1963 in Stamford, CT. Eileen and Bob were members of Star of the Sea R/C Church and the Stamford Yacht Club until their retirement in 1998 when they moved to Stuart Florida and joined St. Christopher's R/C Church and the Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club. Eileen is preceded in...

Louis John Filippetti, 84, passed away in Tampa, FL on December 20, 2023 after several hospitalizations over the past three years. Lou was born in Whitman, MA on February 9, 1939. He was predeceased by his parents, Caesar and Virginia Folloni Filippetti, his wife, Lorraine Roth Filippetti, his second wife, Patricia Noel, his sisters, Mary Markey, Rosalie Ghelfi, Frances Morast, and his brother, Richard, his brother-in-law Stephen Markey, and his special aunt, Angela Balboni. He is survived by his children, Marisa Ellis (Jay) of Prosper, TX, Terri Filippetti of Burlington,MA, and Brian Filippetti (Christine) of Westerville, OH, and his grandchildren, Katie Clines (Alex), Colin Ellis, Dylan...

Pamela Romaniello, born on October 7, 1941, left this world on December 7, 2023, 82 years to the day she was baptized in her home town of Stamford, CT. She was a resilient soul who shared 61 years of marriage with her beloved husband, William Romaniello. Known for her boundless love, Pamela's 60-plus-year journey with Bill was a testament to enduring commitment, though at times, it felt like a spirited cage match. Her infectious laugh and often salty language were a great source of joy for those lucky enough to have been around her. Pamela took great pride in her cooking. Her pizza fritte and chicken parm would always bring the family together. Those times are some of the most cherished by...

Eugene (Gene) Patrick Capasse, age 92, of Buford, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine (Catino), his parents, Eugene and Anna (Lopiano), and his brother, Robert, and sister, Rosemarie. Gene was born on March 31, 1931 in Saugatuck, CT. He was raised in Stamford, CT, and met his wife Lorraine while attending Stamford High School. They married in 1951, then Gene served with the Army in the Korean War from 1953-1954, after which they raised their five children in Stamford before moving to Stratford, CT, and then on to Palm Coast, FL in 1999. He and Lorraine had been married for 68 wonderful years when she passed away...

Richard L. ('Rich' or 'Dick') Weiss passed from this earthly life to his eternal life on October 27, 2023, at his home in Bonita Springs, Florida. Richard was born in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1932, to Rose and Frank Weiss. He is predeceased by his sister, Madlyn Weiss Male, and brothers, James Weiss and Francis Weiss. He is survived by his brother, Carl Weiss, and sisters, Rosemarie Weiss Krewson and Joan Weiss Moore, and fifteen nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his wife of 62 years, Rita Ann Walter Weiss, and fifteen more nieces and nephews. We will miss Richard's smile, his good humor, and his quiet wry comments, but we know he is "at home" with his Maker. ...

Croydon, NH: Barbara Speer, 88 of Croydon, passed away at her home on October 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born to Christian and Ida (Bradley) Schofield on August 18, 1935 in Stamford, CT. Barbara worked at Stamford Hospital as a Registered Laboratory Technologist for many years before moving to Croydon and working as the secretary at Speers Kawasaki Yamaha in Newport. She was a member of the Croydon Ladies Auxiliary for 20 years, and a member of Turn of River Presbyterian Church in Stamford, CT. Barbara loved trains, painting, and building homemade steam engine boats. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother Roger Schofield; and her sister, Linda...

Barbara D. "Barb" Sileo, 82, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Stamford, Connecticut passed away on September 2, 2023 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on August 8, 1941 in Stamford, Connecticut. She married Andrew Sileo on August 20, 1960 and moved to Sarasota, Florida in 1972. Andy and Barbara owned a fire and safety company which served our community for 30 years. Throughout her life, Barbara was a supportive and loving mother and grandmother who was very involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Basil and her husband, Andy. She is survived by her children; Son, Christopher and wife Patty,...

Mrs. Lutitia B. Tibbetts, loving mother and retired teacher, of Lenox, MA, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, just days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Born in Chicago, IL, in 1931, to Arthur and Anna Carlson Bowen, she graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in music and a masters in education. Lutitia began her 35-year teaching career in MA, later continuing her career in CT. She retired from Northeast Elementary School in Stamford, CT, where she spent most of her teaching years. In addition to her academic teaching, she taught piano to many students and hosted countless recitals to showcase their growth. Lutitia traveled the world for many years with her...

WEST BOYLSTON- Nancy J. Pasiak, 86, passed away on July 10, 2023, at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. Nancy was born in Stamford, Connecticut, moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida in 1994 and then to Worcester, Massachusetts in 2019 to be closer to her family. She was a medical assistant, a teacherundefineds aide, and an office manager of social services, all in the City of Stamford. She was also president of Stamford Employees Credit Union and of the Sugar Mill 9 Hole Golfers in New Smyrna Beach. She made lasting friendships wherever she lived. Survivors include her daughter, Suzanne and her husband, Joseph Perna of Greenville, New Hampshire; her grandson, Andrew Perna and his wife,...

Betty M. Minucci, 84, born in Waterbury, CT on June 6, 1939, passed away peacefully at the Holy Cross Catholic Hospice of Fort Lauderdale, FL on June 21, 2023, with her loving children by her side. She was a devoted wife for 53 years to the late Frank Minucci. Betty and Frank married early in life and shared a deep love of family. Some of Betty's favorite things in life were the ocean, Elvis Presley, and virgin pina coladas. She was particularly proud to be "Mrs. Frank Minucci", "Mom", and especially "Dee" as her grandchildren affectionately called her. Betty leaves behind her daughter Debra Stella and her husband Carl of Stamford; her son David Munucci and his wife Christine of...

Sister Mary Jude Urgo (Shirley Jean Urgo), a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery, West Hartford, CT died at Msgr. Bojnowski Manor, New Britain, CT, on January 13, 2024. Born in Hartford, CT on May 19, 1943, of the late Eugene Urgo and Lauretta Deshaies Urgo, Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on August 31, 1962 and celebrated her Profession of Vows on July 31, 1971. Sister Mary Jude was 80 years of age and was 61 years in Religious Life. Sister Mary Jude earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Diocesan Sisters College, West Hartford, CT, a Master's Degree in special education from Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT and a degree in Accounting from...

Iris N. Kimble, daughter of the late Jennie T. and Horton E. Kimble died December 3, 2022. Her brother Fitchie R. Kimble and half-brother, Horton E. Kimble predeceased her. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Iris grew up in Stamford and graduated from Stamford High ('46) and the University of Connecticut ('50). Iris was an ordained Elder and Deacon in First Presbyterian Church of Stamford and Sharon Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, NC. She worked in retail advertising in Stamford, NY City, and Charlotte, retiring from Belk Store Services in 1995. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 8th at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte with a reception to follow. ...

Leo "Lee" F. Pepin Jr., 88, founder of Designs by Lee, passed away at his home in Stuart, FL on October 5, 2022. Lee graduated from Stamford High School and earned a degree in Horticulture from the University of Massachusetts. He started Designs by Lee in 1962 in Cos Cob, CT and purchased the Stamford, CT location in 1969. Lee was most known, to his many loyal customers, as someone who could be trusted and respected for his experience and knowledge. He would go above and beyond to help anyone and everyone and the doors of Designs by Lee were always open if he was there. Lee is survived by his wife Marsha, four sons, Lee III (Lisa), Jay (Mary), Chris (Tina) and Zac (Nicole), seven...

Patrick Conner, 84, passed away Monday, August 8th, 2022, in Abilene, Texas peacefully with family by his side. Patrick was born May 8, 1938, in Palo Alto, CA to Bill and Kay Conner. He graduated from Antioch College in Southern Ohio. After college he went to work for Merrill Lynch where he would stay until he retired in 2006. Patrick married Patricia Fallon in 1960 and they had 2 children, Hadley and Ken. They divorced in 1976. Patrick moved to Washington, DC where he met his second wife, Carol. They married in 1982 and had a daughter together, Kelly, and shortly after moved to Stamford, Connecticut. Patrick officially retired in 2006. After retirement, he was able to pursue formal...