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Stanley Zera Obituary

ZERA Stanley Zera, age 58, beloved husband of Madelyn Esposito Zera of Fort Wayne, Ind., and formerly of Stratford passed away suddenly on Friday May 11, 2007 at the Parkview Memorial Hospital. Stanley was born in Wyk, Poland on April 12, 1949 and was the son of the late Alexander and Jenina Klewika Zera. He was a custodial engineer with the elementary school system of Indiana and was previously employed as a foreman at Carpenter Steel for 19 years and was a member of the Harley Owners Group. In addition to his devoted wife, Madeline, he is also survived by his son, Daniel Zera of Ft. Wayne, his daughter, Rebecca Sinnott and her husband, Scott, of Stratford; two brothers, John Zera of Shelton, Lester Zera of Waterbury; a sister, Helen Gray and her husband, Jeff of Stratford; two grandchildren, Andrew and Alex Sinnott, mother-in-law, Elsie Esposito of Stratford; brother-in-law, Frank Esposito and his wife, Kristine of Wallingford; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 16, 2007 at 9 a.m. at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home 2220 Main Street Stratford and at 10 a.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Trumbull. Friends may call at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home on Tuesday May 15, 2007 from 4 - 7 PM. To light a virtual candle, please visit us at www.galellofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from May 13 to May 14, 2007.

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Lori Coppola

May 18, 2007

Dear Helen,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family in the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace.
With our deepest sympathy,
Maurizio & Lori (Zamfino) Coppola and Family

Dennis Hackett

May 15, 2007

We are so saddened by the loss of Stan. All of you are in our prayers. Please know that we are ready to help in any way.
Love, The Hackett Family

Rachel Agosto

May 15, 2007

Becky,Danny and Mrs. Zera, My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Becky I think of you often and I can remember how nice your dad was always to me and made me feel welcomed in your home for the endless sleep overs and vacations to New Hampshire. I am again so truly sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Rachel Agosto, Jose, Ariana and Aidan

Dottie Bowns - Drzymala

May 15, 2007

Madeline, Becky, and Danny,
Our prayers are with you all during this time and always. Even though we lost touch, you were in our thought often. I am so glad Danny and Jeff were able to get back together after all these years. He was so much like a brother to Jeff, and has grown to be a wonderful young man. If there is anything you need or we can do please contact us.

Thomas Bryk

May 14, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Cheryl Sjolund

May 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Zera family and Madelyn. My ex husband Mark and I were friends with you, and you and Stanley were in our wedding in 1970. We lost touch over the years. I remember him so fondly with a smile when we went out on the boats we had. Please take care and feel free to write to me Madelyn, when you are ready. Sincerely, Cheryl.

May 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers
are with your family
in this time of great loss.

Marty and Zac Whittaker

Bill Bowns Sr

May 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Zera Family on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and brother. May God give you the strength at this difficult time and bring peace to you. As former Light Street neighbors and friends, you are remembered in my prayers.

Chris Sevick

May 14, 2007

Becky and to the rest of the Zera family,

I am very sorry for your loss. It's been over 20 years since we last saw each other. If you remember we went to Holy Name. God bless him and may he Rest in Peace.

Dawn Suhr

May 13, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dawn, Marc, Marc, Joey and Kierstyn

Richard O'Grodnick

May 13, 2007

God bless Stanley's family. He was a great guy and will be missed. May God rest his soul.

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