John R. Zelinsky, Jr., 81, a longtime resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024. John was born on July 15, 1942 in Yonkers, New York. He was the son of the late John R. Zelinsky, Sr. and Lena Cundra Zelinsky.

John was an Independent Insurance Agent and Real Estate Broker for many years. He graduated from Stamford Catholic High School, class of 1960, before attending UCONN in the Insurance Program.

John was an active member of the Stamford community primarily by serving 44 consecutive years as a City Representative on the Board of Representatives from the 11th District. During his time on the Board of Representatives, John faithfully and vigorously represented the constituents of his District. In addition, he also served on the Democratic City Committee for many terms. John was also a member of the Certified Emergency Response Team of Stamford, Holy Name Athletic Club, Polish American Cultural Society, Senior Men’s Club, Red Cross Youth Group, Salvation Army, and the Stamford Jaycees.

Another City agency that John was honored to serve on was the Human Rights Commission where he also served as Chairman. He was a proud member of the City of Stamford Auxiliary Police Department for many years. Also, he was a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard. Further, besides his involvement in local government and community organizations, John served as a Commissioner on the State Public Transportation Commission.

John was a passionate tennis player and could be often seen out on the tennis court throughout his lifetime.

John is survived by his loving son Richard J. Zelinsky of Stamford. Besides his parents John was predeceased by his beloved wife Joan McGrane Zelinsky.

Family and Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will Celebrated on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 325 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT, at 10:30AM, a procession will follow to Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY, for the burial.

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“Rick” Richard W. Perrone, 80, of Darien passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Stamford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Manchester, CT on February 18, 1943, to the late Frank and Pauline Madore Perrone.
Rick took great pride in his career. He spent many years in the cable TV industry, where as Time Warner’s Senior Marketing and Operations Executive, he was instrumental in launching several iconic channels including HBO, MTV and ESPN. Rick then founded Eastern Cable TV which was consolidated into a highly valued cable and wireless system that was later sold to MCI. Rick’s early career led him to the new and exciting world of digital entertainment in the new millennium. He founded Tournament One Corp., a supplier of digital gaming content to regulated and licensed US casinos and US lotteries. Under his leadership, Rick was awarded four patents. He was extremely enthusiastic about his company and continued working and innovating until his final days.

Rick proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. from 1960-1966, where he was honored to guard President John F. Kennedy during his visit to the USMC base in Hawaii.
Rick enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed hosting many large family gatherings. He was an avid boater and piloted many adventures with friends and family on his beloved Darbe around Long Island sound and beyond. As a life-long fan, Rick also loved organizing trips to Yankee Stadium with friends and family, and later on relished any chance to attend MLB games with his 4 grandsons. He was a dedicated and enthusiastic spectator at many of his grandsons’ soccer and baseball games. Rick also enjoyed traveling around the world for business and with his family and his wife. He loved following politics as well as reading and learning new things. He was a strong believer in the power of positivity and in never giving up, and treated even the hardest of challenges as an opportunity to grow.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Diane Rinaldi Perrone of Darien, his loving daughters, Damara O’Neill and her husband John of Darien, Rebecca Docimo and her husband Michael of Stamford, his grandchildren, Connor, Aiden and Kai O’Neill and Jake Docimo. Also surviving are his brothers, Robert Perrone and his wife Joan of NJ, Mark Perrone of CT and his sister-in-law, Miss Peggy and Chap Thomson of CT and brother-in-law Frank Rinaldi of CT.

Besides his parents, Richard was also predeceased by his sisters, Carol Arenburg and Grace Cammeyer.

Funeral services and Interment will be held privately.

Family requests that donations be made in Richard’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project or Make-a-Wish Connecticut.

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It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our loving father, Rosario Mallozzi Sr., who passed away January 12, 2024. Born May 28, 1932, he was a lifelong resident of Stamford, Connecticut.
He is pre-deceased by his sisters Jeannie, Betty, Ellen, Josephine, and Lucy he was loved by his sons Joseph (Lisa) and Rosario Jr. (Diane) and his grandchildren Mikaela, Jared, Christian, and Tarra.
Rosario was the owner of Mallozzi Construction and a member of the local 478 operating engineers for 30 years. When he wasn’t working he loved to restore and collect antique cars and watch his sons play hockey, which was his favorite sport, with the Montréal Canadiens being his favorite team. He was also passionate about his garden that he would start from seeds every spring and making his homemade wine with his son Rosario. He enjoyed going to church every Sunday at Saint Cecilia’s church and took pride in serving as an usher there.
In lieu of flowers. The family would appreciate donations to be given to The Chuch of Saint Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 or www.stcecilia-stgabriel.org/online-giving.
Mr. Mallozzi’s services will be private.
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Nancy Wallin Bianco, 92, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Nancy was born on January 27, 1931, in Stamford, CT, and was one of three children born to the late Ivar and Martha Ulrich Wallin.
Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hosting many gatherings at their home. She loved reading, traveling, and singing in her church choir for many years. Nancy was active in many organizations, such as the Springdale Silhouettes Drum & Bugle Corp., Stamford Square Dancing Club, First United Methodist Church Women’s Circle and Fellowship Club, and ice skating at Rye Playland. Nancy had worked for over 20 years at Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of over 64 years in February of 2020, Theodore J. Bianco, Sr., and is survived by her sons Mark J. Bianco, and Theodore J. Bianco, Jr. both of Stamford, daughter Maryann Bianco Smith and her husband Marc Smith of Beacon Falls, CT, her cherished granddaughters, Alison Smith, Nicole Smith, and Caroline Smith, and her sister Sharon Kocay. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents Nancy is predeceased by her brother Donald Wallin.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 11:00AM at the First United Methodist Church, 42 Cross Street, in Stamford. Interment will immediately follow the service at Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, CT.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Nancy Bianco’s memory to the First United Methodist Church at www.fumcstamford.org/giving/.
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