Rosa, Cocchia, Passero: Recent Obituaries From Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Recent obituaries from Norwalk.

Elizabeth Rosa, 65, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, having spent years as an administrative assistant at Northwestern Mutual, a devoted wife and mother, an adoring “Nana,” an exceptional cook, and a fierce advocate for animals, summer days, and her family.

William “Willie” St. Clair Burden, 61, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025, known for his powerful singing voice, dedication to church choirs, passion for cooking, and joy in playing Santa Claus during the holidays.

Steven Joseph Cocchia, 59, passed away on Jan. 21, 2025, having worked as a security guard for Gold Coast & Security and spent his time cooking, riding his motorcycle, boating, gardening, traveling to warm climates, and blasting the jukebox while joking with friends at Eagles Club 588, where he was an active member and former trustee.

Mollie Klaff Passero, 101, passed away on Jan. 21, 2025, after decades leading Klaff’s home design business, where she oversaw every aspect of operations while also pursuing a successful singing career that began in childhood, touring with Louis Prima and Bunny Berrigan, recording under the stage name Marilyn Towne, and later voicing Klaff’s radio ads, all while raising four children and remaining active in charitable causes.

Marie Valenzano Rekosz, 94, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, after a long career at the Mews of Greenwich, where she worked for over 30 years, and in her free time enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.