John Frank Azzariti

John Frank Azzariti Danbury, CT Naples, FL

John Frank Azzariti, 56, of Danbury, CT and Naples, FL, husband of Kathleen (Maroney) Azzariti, took the Lord's hand on Saturday, December 13, 2008 after unexpectedly taking ill at his home. John was born to Frank and Frances Azzariti on January 25, 1952 in the Bronx, NY and was the younger brother of Gaetano (Guy) Azzariti. He attended Stepinac High School in White Plains, received his B.S. from Manhattan College in 1973 and always remained an active and staunch supporter of his alma maters. John relocated to Danbury in 1973 after marrying his high school sweetheart, Kathie. The couple raised two beautiful daughters in Danbury, each of whom now reside in White Plains with their husbands and children, who were John's greatest joy, and formed the foundation of "Pop Pop's" dynasty; Kimberly and Jonathan Baumstark, their sons, William and Nathaniel and their daughter, Francesca; and Kara and John Gally and their son, John. An ideal husband and father and beloved patriarch, John's single greatest source of pride and fulfillment was his family.

A CPA and partner at the accounting firm of KPMG, John was a testament to hard work, determination and loyalty. He began his 36 year career with the firm in its White Plains office and ascended to his most recent position as managing partner of the Stamford practice. As part of his innumerable professional accomplishments, John was especially proud of his work as a mentor for his "team" and enjoyed nothing more than helping others to succeed - both professionally and personally. Alongside being the consummate family man and professional, John was very active in the community. He served as chairman of the board of directors of the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, helping to raise significant funding for hospital programs, and also sat on the boards of directors of The Business Council of Fairfield County, the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Stamford and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association. He was a member of the Steering Committee of the Ancell School of Business of Western Connecticut State University as well.

John was a long standing member and served on the board of directors at the Ridgewood Country Club, where he spent countless weekends golfing and enjoying the company of his family and friends. In more recent years, John and his family treasured time spent at their second home in Naples, FL.

While words cannot convey how sorely John Azzariti will be missed by the many that he touched in life, he was and will remain an inspiration to us all as husbands, brothers, fathers and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, White Plains, NY.

Friends will be received at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, CT on Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810.