Anthony Francis Lovello

Anthony Francis Lovello, Jr, a lifelong resident of Stamford, died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Stamford Hospital after an extended period of failing health He was 82

Born on July 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Anthony F Lovello, Sr and Catherine Vitti Lovello Educated in Stamford schools, he was a graduate of Stamford High School, Class of 1950 He was a standout baseball catcher and a passionate San Francisco Giants fan who was given a tryout by the former Boston Braves of Major League Baseball He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, stationed at Wheelus Air Base in Tripoli, Libya He was fortunate to continue playing baseball while serving, playing for the Tripoli Nomads He was honorably discharged as an Airman First Class Upon his return to Stamford, he played baseball for the Stamford Advocate He was a founding member of the Stingers bocce team, enjoying many years of playing as part of the Stamford Bocce League at Scalzi Park

Anthony was a voracious reader, loved to talk all things sports, and always had the house and backyard on Oakdale Road "ready-to-go" with cold beer and great conversation

He was employed for many years as a manufacturing manager at Digitech in Ridgefield before leaving to establish Oakdale Maintenance, a commercial custodial services firm He retired as the owner of Cove Liquors on Cove Road in Stamford

Anthony is survived by his children, Duane, and his wife Gayle, of Trumbull; his daughter, Jill, of Stamford; his daughter, Christine, and her wife, Laura, of Monroe; his daughter, Susan Iacovacci, and her husband, Tom, of Stamford; his grandchildren, Michael and Stephen Lovello; Matthew, Samuel, and Raeanne Iacovacci; Charlie Sullivan; and his brother and closest friend, Richard, with whom he resided In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his former wife, Carol, and sisters, Joyce and Loretta

The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation to the dedicated and caring staff of Stamford Hospital and Masonicare as they ensured Anthony's dignity and comfort throughout this ordeal

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford Interment will follow at St John's Cemetery, Darien Relatives and friends may call at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford on Monday, September 8, 2014 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM To leave a condolence visit lacerenzafuneralhomecom

-By the family