Recent Death Notices From Stamford: June 9 To June 23

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

Santa Marie Girard, 91, died June 23, 2025; she worked as an executive secretary at Pitney Bowes, enjoyed traveling and golfing at Hubbard Heights, and valued time spent with those close to her.

Frank Owen Bateman Sr., 83, died June 23, 2025; a lifelong Stamford resident, welder, and member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 777, he enjoyed time outdoors, pizza, and time with family.

Henry N. “Bud” DiBlasio, 75, died June 20, 2025; a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and J.M. Wright Tech graduate, he enjoyed casinos, baseball, golf, football, good food, and time with family.

Fernando “Nandy” Valentin, 81, died June 16, 2025; a professional limousine driver for nearly 40 years, he was known for his humor, kite-making, animal care, and devotion to family.

Robert Bartram, 79, died June 14, 2025; a Vietnam veteran, Pitney Bowes executive, master gardener, craftsman, sailor, and fluent Portuguese speaker with advanced business degrees, he built a wooden sailboat, lectured at Harvard, supported local charities, and spent retirement traveling, gardening, woodworking, and quietly helping others.

Colleen F. Kenna, 72, died June 12, 2025; she taught English and sports literature at Stamford High School for 35 years, traveled extensively to national parks and international destinations, photographed wildlife, and was an avid fan of UConn Women’s Basketball, the New York Giants, and Yankees.

Julia Cecilia Gloria Oliveira, 87, died June 9, 2025; an attorney and IT specialist, she earned law degrees in Bombay and at NYU, worked for CT Legal Services and the City of Stamford, and was devoted to her Catholic faith, community ministry, and family.