Frank J. Colandro, 87, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Port Chester, NY on December 3, 1935 to the late John and Margaret (Vasilo) Colandro.
Frank graduated from Port Chester High School then went on to join the U.S. Army where he became a sergeant. After leaving the Army, he went to work for his cousin at Stamford Box Lunch as a food truck caterer, eventually becoming sole proprietor of his own catering truck business. He was known around Springdale as the man in the coffee truck. His great passion was attending his sons’ and eventually his grandchildren’s sporting events. Frank was known for his gift of conversation and always full of advice. His motto was “everyone is a friend you haven’t met yet”.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elaine (Russo) Colandro and his sons; John Colandro, Frank Colandro Jr. and his wife Susan and Daniel Colandro and his wife Amy, all of Stamford. Also surviving are his sister Marge McGinnis and her husband Tom, of Monroe, as well as his cherished grandchildren; Frank III and his fiancée Kristina, Lindsey, Sam, Ellie and Leah.
Besides his parents, Frank is predeceased by his sisters JoAnna Anni and Marie Lovallo.
Family and friends may call at Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM at St. Clement RC Church, 535 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT. Interment will private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Frank’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.

Lucia (Lucy) Elena Mallozzi Ambrosecchio, 93, of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born in Stamford on October 16, 1929 to the late Joseph and Concetta Pensiero Mallozzi.
Lucy (as she was known by all) was born, married, and lived her entire life in Stamford. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1947 and continued her education at Shorts Secretarial School and John Roberts Modeling School. Later in life she learned computer skills at Norwalk Community College.
Lucy believed in the rewards of hard work, and as soon as she was able to earn a paycheck she did so. She always allocated some to savings and some to her mother for groceries.
While in high school, Lucy worked in the kitchen at Stamford Hospital. At 16, she worked at the Yale Lock Manufacturing Company. During and after her time at Shorts School, she walked or took the bus to secretarial jobs at The Unique Balance Company, Stamford Division, Air Force Quality Control, and others. Her favorite and final office job was at Carroll Belknap & Associates.
In 1952, Lucy met her husband of 67 years, “Mikey” at an Italian Festival in the Bronx. On July 28, 1956, they married. In 1957, after the birth of their first child, Lucy took a night job waitressing at the Clam Box in Cos Cob. She stayed in that job for 28 years, until the Clam Box closed on September 29, 1985. She was a Clam Box “Superstar”!
Lucy is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Michael (Mikey) J. Ambrosecchio of Stamford, her loving daughters, Gail Lauridsen and her husband Peter of Cos Cob and Sandra Lane and her husband Kevin of Norwalk, as well as her brothers, Ottavio Mallozzi and his wife Andoneta of New Canaan and Rosario Mallozzi of Stamford. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Michael, Thomas and Joseph Buchanan, Sarah and Christiana Lauridsen and great grandchildren, Bryce and Jillian Buchanan.
Besides her parents, Lucy was also predeceased by her daughter, Renee Ambrosecchio Buchanan and her sisters, Betty Mikulsky, Jeanne Velez, Ellen Dagostino and Josephine Volpe.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Leo RC Church, 24 Roxbury Road, Stamford on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at time 11:00 AM. There will be no calling hours. Entombment was held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Griffin, Barbara passed away on May 15th, 2023. Beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara was born in Hudson, NY the daughter of the late Louis and Jean DeLavalle. She is survived by her loving daughter, Dana Griffin, granddaughter, Alexa Griffin, and loving son, Terry Griffin, and granddaughter, Ashley Griffin, and sister, Marian Jordan.
Barbara held an Associate Degree from Norwalk Community College where she graduated Summa Com laude, won a scholarship to Sacred Heart University earning a Bachelor Degree, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport.
Her business career included Personnel Manager at Intech in Stamford, Executive Assistant to the CEO of Newport News Catalog Company in New York City, and Personal Assistant to Retired Chairman of the Board of the Ford Motor Company in Stamford. Barbara was also a Justice of the Peace for the State of Connecticut.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Barbara Griffin to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory was honored to assist Barbara’s family with the arrangements. Please visit www.cognetta.com should you care to leave an online condolence message for the Griffin family.

Karen J. Malta, resident of Stamford, passed away at New York Presbyterian Hospital on the evening of Monday, May 8, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born in Port Chester, NY on May 10, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Erwin Schmidt and Emma June. Karen was 75 years old at the time of her passing.
Karen is survived by her long-time partner, Gary Reilly, five children, Valerie Malta and husband, Donald Portanova, Jeremy Malta, Amy Malta and husband, Michael Yoranidis, Justin Malta and wife, Ingrid, Ashley Castillo and husband, Dwight and four grandchildren, Kairi and Keira Castillo and Vivienne and Olivia Malta.
Karen was a devoted mother and friend to all who knew her. She loved babysitting her grandchildren as well as spending time with her many friends of the Eagles Club where she was a member and building with Legos. She also enjoyed spending time outside taking long walks and hiking.
A celebration of Karen’s life will take place on Sunday, July 16th from 3:00pm – 6:00pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, 688 Main Street, in Stamford. The inurnment will take place at a later date and will be held privately.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to handle the arrangements. Please visit www.cognetta.com should you care to leave an online condolence message for Karen’s family.