Mildred Mallozzi
Mildred C. Mallozzi, born July 16, 1928, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Stamford, CT and was one of seven children born to the late Joseph and Frances (Rinelli) Burriesci.
Mildred leaves a legacy of family, faith and tradition. She was a loving mother and grandmother, generous and charitable. She was strong, smart and proud. She valued her heritage, education, honesty and a strong work ethic.
Millie was a lifelong resident of Stamford. She began her work life as a telephone operator and later worked in the cafeteria at Stamford Catholic High School. She was employed at Union Trust Bank and then came full circle back to the telephones as a Telecommunications Administrator for Pitney Bowes in Stamford. Millie took great pride in her work and loved being part of the Pitney Bowes family until her retirement.
Millie was an avid bowler, traveling the country with her team competing in the annual National Women’s Bowling Tournaments. She played in several leagues in Stamford and Norwalk. She loved bocce, card games, casinos and travelling with Tony. Sunday dinners in Danbury each week with her family were a longstanding tradition. One of her greatest joys was sharing her love of Broadway with her granddaughters. They would make a trip to the city to see a show and spend the day. She really loved making those memories with them.
Millie was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Anthony “Tony” Mallozzi, in 2012, and is survived by her children, her son Robert Mallozzi. Her beloved daughters Janice Rudisill (John) of Danbury, and Teri Boyzuck of Oswego, NY. She is also survived by her grandchildren, her pride and joy Detective John Rudisill (Sara), New Fairfield, CT. Amy Gauvin (James), Bunnell, FL. Sarah Cady (Daniel), Southington, CT. Her great grandchildren, Anthony and Nathan Gauvin and Elizabeth “Little Sarah” Cady. Sister, Helene Beck, of Florida; Sister- in- law, Marilyn Burriesci, of Byron, IL. Including several nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Daniel Boyzuck, and brothers, James Burr, Anthony, Paul and Jack Burriesci. Sister, Josephine Meyers.
Mildred’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her neighbor, friend and helper James Pearson, and her friend and helper Jim Ferrara. For all your help and kindness, we are eternally grateful.
A wake for Mildred will take place on Tuesday, February 18th from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, in Stamford, CT. A prayer service will begin at 11am. The procession to Queen of Peace Cemetery in Stamford will immediately follow the prayer service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate or to Shriners Hospital at www.lovetotherescue.org.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist Mildred’s family with the arrangements. To leave online messages of condolence please visit the guestbook hosted on www.Cognetta.com.