Joseph D. Lovallo, Jr. (Joe), 88, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 20, 2023. Joe was born on January 25, 1935 to the late Joseph H. Lovallo and Angelina Claps Lovallo.

Joe was the oldest of five children, raised on Spruce Street on the West side of Stamford, and graduated from Stamford High School. Joe was employed by Toll Motors (Darien) and Branfon Motors (Greenwich) in the late 50’s and early 60’s. After marrying Anna Vagnone Lovallo, his best friend and wife of 60 years, he embraced the role of a dedicated father to his children, Joe and Louise, while also being the sole proprietor of the family businesses, Grand Prix Shell, Inc. and Grand Prix Service, Inc. in Stamford, until retirement in 2000.

Joe was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, as well as a loyal and loving husband. He was adventurous, humble and had an incredible zest for life. Joe was known for his unwavering optimism, quiet confidence, endless energy, and a keen aptitude for anything mechanical. Joe cherished spending time with his family, exploring a variety of interests and activities, but was especially proud of his two darling grandchildren, Kelly and Allie. He was an accomplished do-it-yourself home improvement master, an auto sports enthusiast and an avid Alpine skier. Anna and Joe traveled the world and befriended many people along the way; they wintered in Aruba and Florida and lived happy, full lives. Anna and Joe could be found engaging in lively conversations at many local restaurants, which they loved to frequent. They also found enjoyment at the local movie theaters, and often attended Broadway shows in NYC. Joe was known for his daily walks at Cove Island Park with his soul mate, Anna by his side. Joe experienced a robust life filled with many hobbies and social gatherings with his close friends. For the past fifteen years of his life, he gracefully navigated through many years of progressive dementia until his final days.

Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his loving wife, Anna M. Lovallo of Stamford, and survived by his son, Joseph D. Lovallo, III (Patty) of Pittsford, NY, daughter Louise A. Lovallo (GerI) Reilly of Hull, MA, his cherished grandchildren Kelly Lovallo of Hoboken, NJ, and Allie Lovallo of Washington DC. Joe is also survived by siblings, Robert Lovallo, Anita Sansone (Donald Herde), Michael Lovallo, and James Lovallo (Barbara), and longtime caregivers, Agnes Godlewski and family.

A life celebration ceremony will be held at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:00AM. Entombment will follow at St. John’s Mausoleum, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that online donations be made in Joe’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. To donate by check, please mail to Alzheimer’s Association – Donor Services, 225 N. Michigan Ave. – Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601. https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate.

To leave an online condolence, send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph D Lovallo, Jr., please visit www.cognetta.com.

Kenneth I. Zarrilli, a native of Stamford and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 in Sarasota, FL with his family by his side. He was born on April 18, 1943 and was one of three children born to the late Canio and Michelina Abate Zarrilli. Ken was 79 years old at the time of his passing.
Growing up in Stamford, he attended public school and graduated from Stamford High School in 1961. He became a proud member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local Union 501, where he joined as an apprentice in 1965. In addition to his work as an electrician, Ken was an apprentice training instructor for 10 years for the local. He retired from Local 3 in 2004.
Ken was a 3rd degree member of Saint Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Hubbard Heights Men’s Golf Club and a member of the Heritage Oaks Golf Club where he shot a hole-in-one that he was extremely proud of. He enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife, motorcycling, boating, and fishing for many years on the Long Island Sound. And of course – he was an avid golfer. He and Coralee enjoyed traveling and took many trips. He especially loved their time in Italy and cruising the Caribbean.
Above all things he cherished his time with family. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Coralee Olind Zarrilli; his three children, Kenneth A. Zarrilli and his wife Dana, Steven Zarrilli and his wife Christine and Corinne McMahon and husband Terrence; six grandchildren; Michael, Leah, Nicholas, Jason, Aidan and Emma; sister, Marylyn Giacinto and husband Frank; sister in law and brother in law, Barbara and Frank Conetta; nieces and nephew, Daniela, Gina and Frank; and several cousins and many friends in both the Stamford and Sarasota areas. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by an infant sister.
Ken was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He supported all their interests and endeavors and was their biggest supporter. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live on in the hearts and minds of those he loved forever.
Friends and family may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Thursday, March 16th from 4PM to 8PM. A prayer service will take place at the parlor on Friday, March 17th at 11:00AM with a procession to the interment at St. John Cemetery in Darien to follow the service. Family and friends planning on attending the service may arrive at the funeral home at 10:30AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tidewell Hospice, 3550 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 or tidewellfoundation.org/donate or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.
To leave online condolences please visit www.Cognetta.com.

Jerry C. Buzzeo, 67, of Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on March 8th, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Port Chester, NY on January 28th, 1956 to the late Richard P. Buzzeo and Anne Cirincion Buzzeo.
Jerry was a kind loving person who had a tough road to navigate at times and never complained. He did it all with stamina, endurance and a smile that will be missed forever.
We have many fond memories of Jerry, although with some mischief mixed in. Since he was outnumbered by his five sisters he was always working his magic to get one over on us. He won out most of the time.
You could always find Jerry ready to gear up and join Dad on an adventure to The Catskills to hunt which was a passion for both of them and gave them time for father son bonding.
Jerry was always tinkering with cars and also learned the trade of carpentry from Dad. Restoring furniture was his specialty.
Most of all he loved to watch old movies which we enjoyed our time watching with him.
Jerry is survived by his loving sisters, Debra (Ron) Maselli, Sandra (Sal Caso) Leone, Susan (Robert) Orol, Sheila Giorgi and Kristy (Michael) Dreher.
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services and Interment will be held privately.
Donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
Many heartfelt thanks to the exceptional care Jerry received ongoing from The Stamford Hospital and especially, The Stamford Hospital Family Center care team.
The kindness they extended to Jerry and our family will be carried in our hearts forever.
We will all hold Jerry in our hearts every day and pray he is at peace until we meet again.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to handle arrangements for the Buzzeo family.

Mary Ann Serock, of Greenwich, CT, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 96.
Mary was born in Hazelton, PA on March 15, 1926, to the late Bartol and Susan (Sobeck) Fellin. Mary married George Serock in 1948 in Hazleton and then lived in Bayonne, NJ to raise their family. Eventually Mary settled in Stamford, CT where she lived for over twenty-five years. In the most recent years, Mary was a resident of The Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home in Greenwich, CT.
Mary graduated Hazleton High School in 1944. While attending high school Mary also worked nights in the Duplan, where she was involved in the manufacture of parachutes used by the American and allied troops during the war. While raising her family, Mary was a full-time employee at Maidenform, in Bayonne, in the role of lab technician, in the quality control unit, testing the materials used in the manufacture of their garments. In addition to a successful career, Mary found time to make everyone’s breakfast, get home in time to be with the children for lunch, and to make dinner. All achieved despite a mile and a half commute with no car to drive. The children learned a valuable lesson in dedication, delegation, and resilience.
Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, George, and is survived by her loving children Barbara Roehl and husband William; Nancy Ferro and husband Anthony; Mark Serock and wife Rita; Her treasured grandchildren Billy Roehl and his wife Kimberly, Erica Moynihan and her husband Matt, Natalie Serock and her husband Alex and Allison Ferro and her precious great grandchildren Will and Cassy Roehl and Aidan and Eva Moynihan.
In addition to her husband and parents Mary was preceded in death by her sisters Katherine Potance and Rita Zelloe and her brothers Bartol Fellin and Al Fellini.
Friends and family may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 8:30am to 9:30am, with a mass of Christian burial to follow the visitation at The Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic Street, in Stamford, CT. The mass will begin at 10am. Mary’s interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford, where she was a long-time parishioner or The Nathaniel Witherell Foundation. thenathanielfoundation.org
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