Recent Death Notices From Stamford: Aug. 14 To Aug. 25, 2025

STAMFORD, CT — Here are the recent death notices from Stamford.

Marianna Scaturchio, 85, who died Aug 25, 2025, immigrated from Italy in 1971, worked at Pitney Bowes and Lord & Taylor, and devoted her life to raising her family.

Gary Wayne Saunders, 72, who died Aug 25, 2025, was a Stamford High and Norwalk Tech graduate, longtime Pitney Bowes manager of factory and HR operations for 45 years, NASCAR and Ford enthusiast, Green Bay Packers and NY Mets fan, and animal lover.

John "Jack" Cavanaugh, 99, who died Aug 25, 2025, was a U.S. Navy veteran, Syracuse University graduate, longtime journalist with The New York Times, Reuters, UPI, ABC, CBS, and Sports Illustrated, acclaimed sportswriter and author of numerous books including the Pulitzer-nominated "Tunney," university lecturer, and lifelong athlete in basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, skiing, and swimming.

William "Bill" Potolicchio, 72, who died Aug 2025, was a devout Catholic and lifelong St. John’s parishioner, longtime dairy manager with Grand Union and Stop & Shop, avid softball player and coach honored with multiple awards, Rockrimmon Country Club caddy turned golfer, and dedicated community member.

Jacolyn "Jackie" Anne Connolly, 90, who died Aug 21, 2025, was a Carnegie Mellon graduate in foods and nutrition, publishing professional with Vogue, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, and later medical journals, past president and honorary member of the Shippan Point Garden Club, active parishioner at Our Lady Star of the Sea, and avid gardener, cook, knitter, traveler, and concertgoer.

Antonio "Tony" Catino, 85, who died Aug 19, 2025, was an Italian-born butcher who lived in Stamford for many years, enjoyed fishing, bocce, and telling jokes.

Elizabeth "Betty" Burbank, 90, who died Aug 17, 2025, worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 35 years and enjoyed traveling, the beach, ice skating, tobogganing, cookies, and spending time with friends and family.

James B. Fahey, 93, who died Aug 16, 2025, worked 41 years at Norma Hoffman/FAG Bearings, was active in his Catholic parish as an usher and recipient of the St. Augustine Medal, and enjoyed following the NY Yankees and supporting his children’s and grandchildren’s sports and activities.

Norma Montalvo, 77, who died Aug 14, 2025, worked over 30 years for the Stamford Board of Education, was active in children’s ministry at her church, supported charities such as St. Jude’s and Save the Children, and enjoyed sharing stories of her Puerto Rican roots.

Janet Marie Casolo, 86, who died Aug 14, 2025, worked at Imperial Chemical Industries and her family’s insurance agency, volunteered at Saint Mary Parish, and enjoyed baseball, swimming, dancing, visiting Cummings Park, playing cards, and spending time with dogs.