Armando Cid, 92, of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully at home on August 21st surrounded by loving family. He was born on June 24, 1931, in Houston, TX to the late William and Otila Quinones Cid.

As a teenager, Armando moved with family to Southern California. After high school and community college in Compton, CA, he attended USC where he earned both a BS and MS in Civil Engineering.

A Korean War veteran, he served in the Air National Guard anti-aircraft gun battalion, and as a 2nd Lt. in the US Air Force where he earned the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and U.N. Service Medal.

He began his 36-year career with the County of Los Angeles’ Public Works Division, working in positions ranging from Engineer to Assistant Director. He retired in 1989 after 3 years as Division Head of the Survey Division.

He was an active member, officer, friend and district leader of the Torrance, CA, Elks Lodge for many decades, as well as associate member of lodges in Oceanside, CA, Ventura, CA, and Stamford, CT.

Armando always had a smile for everyone, and enjoyed walking the family dogs, Yellow Lab Lucy and Golden Retriever Allie, for many years before heading out for happy hour at Margaritavilla at the Ventura Harbor or Amore in Stamford. He was much loved by everyone he met in his daily life and on the many cruises he enjoyed with family and friends to Europe, Asia, Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Bermuda. In fact, his last wish to go on a Cruise was fulfilled shortly before his passing. He has been loved by many and will be missed by all.

Armando is survived by his wife, Louise Werner of Stamford, his children, Taffle Meyer of Carson, CA; Pam Gorman of Oxnard, CA; Melissa Post of Olivenhain, CA, and Tracy Enters of Darien, CT, as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his two wives, Jean Meyer in 1975 and Bernice Miller in 2002.

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas Cognetta Funeral Home, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 1PM to 3PM, with a brief service beginning at 3PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Armando’s memory to the Amanda Post Foundation which was established in 2010 in honor of his granddaughter, a track star who was killed in a tragic auto accident just prior to matriculating at Cal Poly on an athletic scholarship. Donations may be sent to 829 Woodside Lane, Olivenhain, CA 92024-1936

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

Carlo D. Cavaliere, 92, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 21, 2023, at The Villa of Stamford. Carlo fought to the very end. He was born in Stamford on June 3, 1931, to the late Frank and Filomena Pigro Cavaliere.
A graduate of Stamford High Class of 49. He attended Bridgeport Engineering Institute. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, stationed at Ft. Belvoir, VA, and the 6th Army Headquarters at the Presidio of San Francisco. Long time employee of Dorr Oliver and also worked as an estimator in the structural steel industry.
A pillar of the family, he strongly valued his friends and family. Was not only a gentleman but, a gentle man, loved by many; liked and respected by all! Carlo cherished his weekly Sunday phone calls with family and friends. Always willing to lend a helping hand. Enjoyed his frequent trips to Vermont, Tennessee, and Florida. The highlights of his European trips were meeting and visiting his Italian relatives.
Was an active member of the Italian Center Men’s Club. Enjoyed exercising daily, including swimming, one mile every other day. Bowling, bocce, and gardening were also favorite activities.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Barbara Mangano Cavaliere, his loving children, Vincent (Julie), Leslie, Carl, and Christopher (Katarzyna (Kasia)). Also surviving are his siblings, Theresa Savitz (Donald), Beatrice Cooke, and Dominick Cavaliere (Lois), as well as many nieces, nephews, great and grand nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Carlo was also predeceased by his siblings, Frank Cavaliere and wife Carmella, Carmela Portanova and husband Anthony, brother-in-law George Cooke, his niece and God daughter Terri Lynne Savitz, as well as in-laws, Anthony and Margaret Mangano.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of The Villa of Stamford for the exceptional care, not only provided to Carlo, but the support they provided to our family.
Prior to the funeral mass, the family will receive relatives and friends at the Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenwich.
The funeral mass will be live streamed at: us02web.zoom.us/j/82733482352?pwd=TTdqd0FUM0RXT1dNbmZYTWNoQWtHdz09
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carlo’s memory to VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory are in charge of the arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.

Luisalfredo Albir, a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly at his home in the early morning hours of Monday, August 14th. A lifelong Stamford resident, Luisalfredo was born on February 19, 1992 and was one of three children born to Eddie and Kattia (Solis) Albir. He was only 31 years old at the time of his passing.
Luisalfredo is survived by his parents, Eddie and Kattia Albir; his two sisters, Angela and Kamilah Albir; his maternal grandparents, Luis Alberto Solis and Raquel Garcia; an uncle, Luis Alberto Solis; an aunt, Dayana Hashin; and extended family and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alfredo and Elizabeth Albir and his uncle, Edwin Roberto Albir.
Friends and family may offer their condolences and sympathy to the family, from 2:00PM to 6:00PM, on Saturday, August 19th at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, in Stamford, CT. A prayer service will take place during the calling hours. The interment will be private.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.

Dominic G. Desio, affectionately known as Don to family and friends, passed away at home, with his family at his side, on the evening of Saturday, August 12, 2023. Don was born in Port Chester, NY on May 29, 1941, and was one of two children born to the late Gerald and Ann Siclari Desio. He was 82 years old at the time of his passing.

Don was born and raised in Port Chester, NY. From a very young age it became apparent to his family that had a natural affinity for playing golf. He was a gifted child prodigy, playing in, and winning, amateur tournaments throughout the area until he turned professional in his early twenties. He graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in 1959 and from Iona College in 1964, and after completing his schooling he went on to work as head pro at Lakeover Country Club and Putnam Golf Club in Mahopac, NY. During that time, Don married the love of his life, Fran Calarco. Fran and Don settled in Stamford and began their family. Together, they owned and operated Scooters family delicatessen in Darien, CT for 16 years.

Don absolutely loved the game of golf. Playing it, watching it, everything about it. The game was a big part of his life. Above all else, Don was a family man who cared for his wife and daughter immensely. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Don is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Frances Calarco Desio; his beloved daughter, Melissa Melchionne and husband Gerard; his grandson, whom he adored, Nicholas Melchionne; sister Geraldine Desio and extended family and friends.

Family and friends may call on the evening of Tuesday, August 15th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT 06902. A procession will be leaving the funeral home on the morning of Wednesday, August 16th at 10:00AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM at St. Clement of Rome Church, 535 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902.

The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the Desio family with the arrangements. To leave an online condolence message please visit the obituary hosted on www.cognetta.com

Emanuel “Manny” Blosio, 91 years old, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully at his home on August 6, 2023. Manny was born in Marcianise, Italy on November 2, 1931 to the late Enrico Blosio and Assunta Lasco Blosio.
Manny graduated from Stamford High School in 1949. He served in the Naval Reserve for two years then the US Army as Sergeant First Class Technical (1951-1954) in the 60th Recon Company, where he saw combat in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design from the University of Bridgeport and later earned a Master’s Degree in Education. He was a charter member and past Grand Knight of the Fr. Myron V. Miller Council #5833 of the Knights of Columbus. Manny taught Fine Arts and Stagecraft at Rippowam High School/Rippowam Cluster. He was the co-founder of the Board of Education Summer Theater (B.E.S.T). He was a Boy Scout Leader, Babe Ruth Baseball Coach, Board of Rec Playground Counselor and an assistant for the St. Cecilia Youth Group (CYO) and many other local organizations. Many knew and called him “Great Bloz”. He never missed any activities his children and grandchildren participated in.
Manny is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rosemarie Marrucco Blosio, sons, Richard (Allison), Robert (Pamela), Randal (Lisa), daughter Robyn-Anne Blosio (Bova), sister Antoniette Macchio, and sister-in-law Carole Marrucco, eleven grandchildren, Anthony (Jennifer), Nick (Jenn), Brooke, Jaclyn (Reese), Robert (Kimberly),Teresa (Thomas), Emily, Rudy, Paul Jr (Kendra), Antonia, Julia (Joshua) and three great-grandchildren, A.J., Luca Emanuel and Summer Blaise and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Nina Vaccaro (Joseph), sister-in-law Carmela (Marrucco) Flandreau (Theodore) and brothers-in-law Joseph Marrucco and William Macchio, and nephew John Reidy.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, August 12th at St. Cecilia Church 1184 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10:00 AM. The inurnment with military honors will immediately follow mass at St. John Cemetery, Darien, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Parish of St. Cecilia – St. Gabriel, The Bennett Cancer Center, One Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902, The Fr. Myron V. Miller Council #5833 of the Knights of Columbus, The Parish of St. Cecilia – St. Gabriel or to a charity of your choice.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to have assisted the Blosio family with Manny’s funeral arrangements. Online condolence messages for the family may be left on www.cognetta.com.