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Great man, was a very good friend of my late father Ken Dalling. Many laughs on the boats in South Benson Marina
Grant Dalling
February 23, 2025
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John Ponzo
Fairfield, Connecticut
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Fairfield, Connecticut
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Send FlowersPonzo, John T.
John Thomas Ponzo, age 98, of Fairfield, the loving husband of the late Lillian Cubelli Ponzo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Gasper and Anna Ponzo, John served as Chief Pharmacist's Mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II attached to the submarine fleet in the Pacific Theatre. He subsequently attended New York University and Manhattan College.
John moved to Fairfield in 1947 and began his business, Federal Fabrics, in Bridgeport which he operated for many years. He was an avid boater and was a longtime member of Fitness 4000 in Bridgeport. John was also a devout parishioner of Our Lady of Assumption Church.
In his later life, John was a resident of the Watermark 3030 Park.
John is survived by his devoted daughter, Catherine Ann Vitrella and her husband, Thomas Benvenuto of Norwalk; two cherished grandsons, David of Houston, TX and John of Jacksonville, FL and six great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. directly at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Fairfield. A Military Honor presentation will take place immediately following the service. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home in Fairfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.
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To the family of Mr Ponzo,
I will always remember Mr Ponzo as a happy man who enjoyed life to it's fullest. I was a Ffld Police Marine Unit officer for 12 years and used to stop and visit Mr Ponzo at his boat.
On behalf of myself and my father Kenneth Dalling we pass our sincere condolences to you and yours on the passing of your dad.
Grant Dalling
March 03, 2016 | Bpt, CT
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Cathy, Where do I start? Your Dad was larger than life. I really was starting to believe that he would be here forever. As you know, I met your parents when I was a teenager and my Mom was making clothes for me and her customers. What a handsome man with a laugh and a joke for everyone. You have my deepest sympathy. Wish I could be there for you, but I am in Florida, as you know. Love you, Gail
March 02, 2016
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I offer my condolences to John's family. I was John's barber for a short time at Watermark. He was larger then life and his sense of humor will stay with me a long time. You will be truly missed John, I hope you find a poker game up there in heaven. Rest in paradise my friend.
Donna Fermo
March 02, 2016 | Stratford, CT
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So sorry,my family offers condolances
john tomatore
March 02, 2016 | NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
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3/2/16
to John's family-
my wife and I have know John for many years. We met him, at Fitness 4000
many years ago. He was full of life, and vigor. We went to his birthday party, when he was 96 yrs old.
Our best condolences to all of you!
rriverdechi!!
Mr.and Mrs J. Robert Friend(Fairfield)
[email protected]
203-384-8689
March 02, 2016
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To the Ponzo Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
CPhM(SS) John Ponzo...
Nick Nichols
March 01, 2016 | SC
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Mr Ponzo,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity which changed my life. Everything I am is because of you, your knowledge and your guidance.
March 01, 2016
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Cathy,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I had the pleasure of meeting him once. He spent most of the conversation talking about his great love for you. He was so very proud of you.
May your memories carry you through this very difficult time.
Love,
Cecile Rodia
Cecile Rodia
March 01, 2016 | Woodbury, CT
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