Recent Death Notices From Stamford: May 10 To May 20

STAMFORD, CT — Here are the recent obituaries from Stamford.

Lewis Fanwick, 71, died May 20, 2025; a U.S. Air Force sergeant during the Vietnam era and later a professional with degrees in sociology, social work, and business, he was active in youth education groups and the singing group Up With People, and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Anthony A. Perugini “Tony,” 99, died on May 16, 2025; a U.S. Army Corporal post-WWII and longtime Plant Manager at Marvel Oil Co., he was also a formally trained contemporary fine artist known for his landscape paintings and handcrafted antique car models.

Maria Teresa Tomas “Teresina,” 87, died on May 15, 2025; a skilled seamstress who immigrated from Italy in 1969, she balanced steady work with raising her family and was known for her talent in knitting, crocheting, needlework, and baking signature ravioli cookies.

Nancy Florin Cotellessa (Mancini), 90, died May 13, 2025; a former Bloomingdale’s drapery department manager who later pursued her passion for jazz and cabaret singing in NYC, she earned her GED in 1980 and spent her later years performing at venues such as Don’t Tell Mama cabaret club and Lenox Lounge.

Janice Lynne Ginotti, 72, died May 10, 2025; a longtime Sales and Use Tax Specialist at GTE, she enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitch, and time with close friends from her career and community.