Obituaries

Recent Death Notices From Stamford: Aug. 17 To Sept. 7, 2025

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.

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

Henrietta Adams, 91, who died Sept. 7, 2025, was a retired Pitney Bowes employee and avid bowler and golfer who devoted her time to family and community.

Nathaniel “Neil” Anthony Cavalea, 82, who died Sept. 6, 2025, was a longtime auto body repairman at Pray Body Shop and enjoyed bowling, music, football, baseball, cooking, and bringing humor to friends and family.

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Eileen Fischer, 84, who died Sept. 4, 2025, worked within NYC Public Schools, Rockland County Health Department, and in the office of the family business Fineman Furniture, and enjoyed tennis, reading, and playing mahjong and canasta with friends.

Frank Pisante, 83, who died Aug. 29, 2025, was a U.S. Air Force veteran, longtime truck driver for Consolidated Freightways, award-winning HO scale model builder, and owner of American Prototype Hobbies.

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John Philippopoulos, 81, who died Aug. 29, 2025, was a dedicated gardener, avid sports fan, and card player who enjoyed telling jokes, sharing laughter, and spending time with his family.

Sandra Dale Ziman, 74, who died Aug. 29, 2025, was a GED teacher with a master’s in counseling psychology and enjoyed mentoring students while also spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Bogdan Gutowski, 55, who died Aug. 28, 2025, was a general contractor and owner of BG Construction, an avid runner, cyclist, and car and motorcycle enthusiast, who spent his time building projects, enjoying his hobbies, and sharing humor with family and friends.

Jerry M. LaMotta, 66, who died Aug. 28, 2025, was a lead engineer at Accurate Lock and a dedicated baseball coach and umpire for over 45 years in the Stamford Babe Ruth League, a Yankees, Giants, Rangers, and Knicks fan, and an avid sports enthusiast who spent countless hours on fields and in the community.

Nicola “Nick” Nunnari, 83, who died Aug. 25, 2025, was a retired employee from the City of Stamford Engineering Bureau, skilled Italian cook, an opera and boxing fan, and traveler who spent his later years exploring the world with his wife.'

Susan Hope (Baron) Seiler, 74, who died Aug. 17, 2025, was a dedicated educator at The Long Ridge School for over 35 years, nurturing young learners, and enjoyed nature walks, time by the water, and family activities.

Estelle Fruchtman, 100, who died Aug. 17, 2025, was a school psychologist, lifelong musician who played piano and trombone into her 90s, and an active participant in community and religious life.

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