Julia R. (Julie) Ursone, 102, beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, loving sister, cousin and friend, died March 14, 2024. A 77 year resident of Stamford, she was born January 8, 1922 in Providence, RI, to the late Giuseppe and Fortuna Reale Quinterno. Mrs. Ursone graduated from Ring Street School and Central High School. She married her late husband, Louis D. Ursone, in 1947 and has lived in Stamford ever since. An active member of her church community, Mrs. Ursone served as president of both the St. Mary School Parent Association and The Rosary Altar Society and also served on the St. Mary Parish Council. She was a long-time Eucharistic Minister and volunteer at St. Camillus Health Center. In January 2022, in recognition of her service to our country during WWII, and in honor of her 100th birthday, Julie was cited in the Congressional record. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by brothers, Frank Quinterno, Vincent Quinterno and a sister, Anna Bruscini. She is survived by her children, Brigadier General Richard L. Ursone (Ret.) and his wife, Ranae, of San Antonio, Texas; Joseph J. Ursone and his wife, Eugenia, of South Windsor, CT.; Adele Ursone and her husband, George Matteson, of New York, N.Y.; and Louis D. Ursone, Jr. and his wife, Janet, of Stamford. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her long-time, loving caregiver, Juana Cuadros. Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, March 18, 2024 from 9am to 10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Darien. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Julie’s name to Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. Condolences may be expressed online at www.cognetta.com.

To know this beautiful soul was to love her. Close your eyes and you can see that beautiful smile. Listen closely and hear that
vibrant laugh. And the affectionate way she called out to you.
If you were one of the blessed individuals to have had Lenore touch your life in anyway, you would know it was an encounter that
would never be forgotten and memories to last a lifetime.
Lenore is survived by:
Sisters: Vera Ragoonanan, Sandra Ragoonanan and Lynda Persad.
Brother: Ashley Ragoonanan and Sister-in -Law Cynthia Ragoonanan
Her Nieces, Devica Diane Manicchan, Karen, Riane and Trisha.
Great Nieces: Elise and Kyra.
Nephews: Kevin, Travis, Narvin and Nephew-in Law Tyril Manicchan.
Survived by her aunts and cousins.
Special Mention to her second family the Stevenson Family:
This goes without saying, you was her family. The Stevenson Family is hold near and dear to the Ragoonanan Family. This family
has been in Vera, Lenore and Sandra’s life over the years and they have been a blessing to each other. Lenore leaves behind.
The Stevenson Family:
Nicholas and Julie Stevenson
Kids: Jack, Katie, Charlotte and Cole Stevenson. (She loved you all so much)
Lenore enjoyed travel, hosting family and friends for holidays and other special occasions, everywhere she was you know you
were going to eat well and have an incredible time filled with music laughter and dancing. Lenore lived life to the fullest until the
very end. Lenny. We love you. Your life will always be celebrated.
The Ragoonanan family would like to thank everyone for all the love and the support that they have received
and will continue to receive throughout the coming months ahead

Sophie Tournas, 52, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Sophie was born on August 17, 1971 in Stamford, CT. Sophie is survived by her loving mother, Efi Tournas, her loving husband, Thanasi; her loving children Angela and her husband Yianni Ntaoulas, John Tournas, her absolute pride and joy granddaughter, Tori, and her siblings Peter and his wife Terri Tournas, and Irene and her husband Paul Diamantis. Her very closest friend, Ann Witkowski. She is also survived by her many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Sophie was predeceased by her father Nick Tournas. Sophie had a heart of gold. She was loved by all those who knew her. Her empathy was her greatest gift, she was excited for life. She was the very best grandmother. She was loved by not only her friends and family, but by her many regular customers at Sunset Beach. She would be a listening ear for all, and welcomed every customer with a smile on her face. To know Sophie was to love her. Her loss will be felt by all those who knew her. We ask that you please pray for our family during this impossible time. May our sweet Sophie rest in eternal peace. Family and Friends may call at The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 5-8pm, with a Trisagion service beginning at 7pm. A funeral service will take place on the morning of Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1230 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 at 11am. Interment will immediately follow at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Annunciation Church in her name.

Audrey Aliterno Cosentini, a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was 90 years old.

Audrey was born on July 18, 1933 to the late Oreste and Margaret Faugno Aliterno. She was the youngest of four daughters and remained close throughout her life to her sisters (all deceased), Eleanor (Mrs. James) Genovese, Marilyn (Mrs. Leonard) Tiscia and Lois (Mrs. Felix) Trimboli. She was also pre-deceased by her husband and love of her life Peter D. Cosentini (d. 2001), his three sisters RoseMarie “Sina” (Mrs. Victor) Carlucci, Stella (Mrs. John) Dorish and Catherine (Mrs. Armand) Maida, and by her nieces Anne Longo, RoseMarie Carlucci, Marie (“Tria”) Scanlan, Leanore (“Lee”) Battinelli, and her nephews Peter Maida, Armand Joseph (“AJ”) Maida, and Joseph (“Joey”) Trimboli.

Audrey is survived by her loving daughters Caryn Cosentini (Mrs. Joseph) Maida and Cathy Cosentini (Mrs. John) Bonczek, two grandsons Peter Chun and Jamie Hyun Bonczek, three step-grandchildren Michael Maida, Emily (Mrs. Michael) Ferro and Elizabeth (Mrs. Michael) Fusaro and seven step-great grandchildren.

Audrey was known for her keen intellect and love of education. She graduated with honors from Stamford High School in 1951 and New Haven State Teachers College (now Southern Connecticut State College) in 1955. She received her Master of Arts in Education in 1972 and her sixth year Certificate of Advanced study in 1984, both from Fairfield University.

She was an inspiring teacher, often working with gifted children. Audrey could bring history, language and math to life. She taught in the Wilton Public Schools for many years and was proud to have launched the Critical Thinking Skills study series.

After her children began elementary school Audrey became an active participant in various PTAs, the League of Women Voters, the Citizen Caucus for Education and the Mayor’s Conference on Education.

Over time these roles led to Audrey to become a strong and decisive leader within the Stamford Republican Party. She was known for her unflinching honesty and integrity. Her candor and clarity often made an impression. She could always make the hard, right choice. She cared deeply about keeping Stamford vital and livable and dedicated herself to improving the City through her many public roles. These included:

Member (1970-1973) and President (1972) of the Stamford Board of Education
Member of the Republican Town Committee (1974 and again in 1995)
Member and Co-minority Leader of the Board of Representatives (1975-1977)
Vice Chairman (1977-1980) and Chairman (1980-1983) of the Police Commission
Trustee of the Police Pension Board (1977-1981)
Member and Chairman of the Zoning Board (1996-2013)
Board Director of the Stamford Land Conservation Trust

Her achievements were many; from participating in the committee that spearheaded the desegregation of the Stamford Public schools, to being the driving force behind creating the first magnet school in Stamford and CT, to being named the first woman Police Commissioner in the City’s history.

In 1999, Audrey was recognized by the Stamford Historical Society as one of Stamford’s “Notable Women”.

For all that she was a formidable presence in the Stamford political arena, she was first and foremost a warm and wonderful wife and mother, and a doting grandmother. She enjoyed a 48-year marriage with Peter D. Cosentini, after meeting at St. Mary’s church when they were in middle school. They loved to laugh, dance, travel and spend time at the beach.

Audrey used to say her proudest achievements were her two daughters. She believed in broadening their horizons and in giving them “equal M&Ms” in all things. After the death of her husband, she and her daughters became even closer and dubbed themselves the “three-legged stool”. When her grandchildren arrived, Audrey devoted herself to their happiness and well-being.

Audrey maintained a life-long sisterhood with her 3 J’s: Joan Jaworowski, Janet Sarno (deceased) and June Carroll.

The last of her generation on both sides of the extended family, she loved her many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

There will be a wake at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home,104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leo’s Church, 24 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT on March 8, 2024 at 11:00am.

Donations may be made to the Stamford Land Conservation Trust, 22 First Street, Stamford, CT 06905 or to the Stamford Historical Society, 1508 High Ridge Road, Stamford. CT 06903.

For online condolences go to www.cognetta.com.

Bruce Robert Ritchie, 87, passed away on February 27, 2024. A lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, he was born on May 7, 1936, and was one of four sons born to the late Will and Agnes Ritchie.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 44 years, Eileen (Sheehan) Ritchie, brothers Neil Ritchie (Sarah) and Wayne Ritchie (Ginny), many Ritchie nieces, nephews, and extended family. Bruce is also survived by his sister-in-law, Cathy Morelli, and her son, Steven Morelli. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother Bill Ritchie.

Bruce was born and raised in Stamford. He proudly served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1957. Upon his return home to Stamford, he married his beloved Eileen and made a home in Stamford. He worked as a plumber for Local Union #777 for 40 years. When he wasn’t working, he loved to work in his garden and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid and skilled golfer. He loved playing rounds at Sterling Farms and was proud to be associated with the “Has Beens” golfing group and the Glenbrook Athletic Club. Upon retiring Bruce loved spending his time traveling with Eileen – visiting 29 states by car, just taking in the sights along the way. He was also a skilled artist with stained glass – creating beautifully detailed lamps and decorative pieces of stained glass adorned items. Bruce will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him, and his memory will live on in their hearts.

Bruce’s funeral services were held privately. To leave a condolence message online please visit the family guestbook hosted on www.cognetta.com.