Stratford, CT|News|
Obituary: Grace “Dolly” Venezia Manente, 87, of Stratford
Grace, a loving mother and grandmother, worked many years for the West End Moving Company and was an avid Duckpin Bowler.

Grace, a loving mother and grandmother, worked many years for the West End Moving Company and was an avid Duckpin Bowler.

Edward worked in sales for the Interstate Container Company and was a proud member of the CT National Guard Band.
Christa worked as a research administrator for many years and was an active member in the Lordship community and at Port 5 in Bridgeport.
Larry worked as an elevator mechanic and was an honorary member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 91.
Alexzander was a loving son, brother and grandson. He touched many lives and was loved deeply by those around him.
Amado, a devoted and proud father and grandfather, worked as a prototype specialist for the space shuttle program at United Technologies.
Irene was co-owner and operator of McKinley Construction Company and McKinley’s Christmas Tree Farm and Greenhouses for many years.
Bob worked as an engineer for many years and served as President and owner of R.C. Ritchie Yacht Sales at Stratford Marina.
Ivan, always loving and devoted to his family and friends, served as supervisor at Wind River Environmental of Monroe.
Ivan, always loving and devoted to his family and friends, served as supervisor at Wind River Environmental of Monroe.
Maxine worked at Warner's in Stratford for several years and truly cherished spending time with her loved ones.
Theresa, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, served as an elementary school teacher in Australia and North Carolina.
Theresa, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, served as an elementary school teacher in Australia and North Carolina.
Louise co-owned and operated Bill's Restaurant in Devon and worked as an assembler at Bic Pen, Inc. for many years.
Tom served as an optometrist for many years and was a founding member and treasurer of St. Vincent DePaul Mission in Waterbury.
Tom served as an optometrist for many years and was a founding member and treasurer of St. Vincent DePaul Mission in Waterbury.
Bob was employed by New Alliance Bank for many years and always cherished his time with family and friends.
Carmine, an avid soccer fan and player, worked as a manager at Ferraro’s Market in New Haven for many years.
Junior, an avid bowler, was a member of the Campania Club, Hamden Fish & Game and was a decorated cook at the Wallingford Rod & Gun Club.
Cindy, a loving sister, aunt and friend, was a Lyman Hall High School Class of 1973 graduate and a certified inspector in quality control.