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Frank DelVecchio Obituary
Frank "Snooky" DelVecchio, 94, passed away on March 11, 2013 at Stamford Hospital after a brief illness with his family by his side. Frank was born August 12, 1918 in Stamford to the late Ralph and Madeline Compolattaro DelVecchio.
Frank was a World War II Veteran having served in the Army Air Corps. He was a salesman for Hartley & Parker Distributors until owning The Banksville Liquor Store in Greenwich, CT where he was affectionately known as "Uncle Frank". Snooky was socially active, beginning every morning by having breakfast with "The Boys". He was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Frank is survived by three children; Ralph DelVecchio and his wife Phyllis, of Stamford, Lynda Nadin and her husband Glenn , of Stamford and Margaret Capalbo and her husband Rick of Greenwich; grandchildren; Ralph DelVecchio Jr. and his wife Janice, Joseph DelVecchio, Francesca Capalbo and Ashley Capalbo, all of Greenwich; a brother; Louis DelVecchio of Norwalk and a sister Louise Sierpina of Stamford as well as 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife Frances Parrella DelVecchio in 1987 and his brother Salvatore DelVecchio.
A funeral procession will leave the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave, Stamford, on Saturday March 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Church of the Holy Spirit, 403 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at St. John's RC Cemetery, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday March 15, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to St. John Fisher Seminary, 894 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Nurses and Staff of Stamford Hospital 2 North for their remarkable skill, affection and compassion shown to their father.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank DelVecchio
Peter Rosa
March 8, 2025
One of my favorite uncles. Warm memories of breakfast at the beach
Lucy Monteleone
March 11, 2022
Frank was a dear friend to my husband, Julio Monteleone and me. Sadly to report to report that Julio passed away on Feb. 15 this year. May he and Frank rest in peace.
Nancy Persico
March 20, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. Frank will always have a special place in my heart. I loved taking care of him, as he was such a sweet man. I always said he was my boyfriend :). He was a very special person, with a very special family...I wish your family love and peace always.
With love,
Nancy Persico RN
Uncle Snookie and family at the 2004 Rosa Family Reunion
March 18, 2013
Rosa.Sibilio.Pavia.Livolsi.DelVecchio Family Reunion 2004.Stamforcd, CT
Francesca Rosa
March 18, 2013
Dear Linda, Ralph, Margaret and all the Del Vecchio family. My sincere condolences to you. Uncle Snookie was a truly great guy and one of the wonderful constants of my childhood when I would visit Stamford, Connecticut and stay with the Rosas and Sibilios in the summertime. Uncle Snookie and all the DelVecchios would be there, and there would always be laughter and (even more) great food! Uncle Snookie is wearing his floppy hat in the family photo below from 2004. Love, Cousin Chessie
Alfred Uva
March 16, 2013
My condolences to the Delvecchio family. I knew Frank for many years. He was such friendly person. I will miss having coffee with him in the morning. I enjoyed reminiscing with him about the West Side part of Stamford. He truly will be missed.
Toni Kokoros
March 15, 2013
Louise and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed so many conversations with Snooky at the Barber Shop. He was such a gentleman. He will be missed. May his memory be eternal.
Sheila & Joe Boccanfuso
March 14, 2013
Dear Linda,Glenn and Delvecchio Family So sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prays he is at peace now and with the love of his life your mom we are here for you if you need anything
Peter & Cheryl Rosa
March 14, 2013
Dear Ralphie, Lynda, Margaret and the family: We were deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Snookie. But we all have those memories of him which we will keep forever. We smiled every time we saw him in life, and we will smile every time we think of him now. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pete & Cheryl Rosa
Rita Gerardi
March 14, 2013
Dear Ralph, Linda and Margaret,
Your dad was a great guy and a dear friend for over 45 years! I will miss seeing him in the mornings in the shopping center ~ riding in the car with his smile and "look of his".
Our deepest sympathy and prayers,
Rita and Bill Gerardi
CORINNE RE
March 14, 2013
LINDA AND GLENN THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR YOUR LOSS.SO SORRY PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.CORINNE AND MARK RE.
Kelly Santagata Coppola
March 14, 2013
To the Delvecchio Family
Snooky was a wonderful man and special friend to my dad (and one of his breakfast boys)-- for many years. I know he will miss him. May he rest in peace and may god grant you comfort in these difficult days.
March 14, 2013
LOUISE, LOUIE AND THE FAMILIES OF
"THE DELVECCHIO'S"
WE WANT TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR THE LOSS OF OUR COUSIN "SNOOKY"...."ALWAYS GAVE US A LAUGH"
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU!
COUSINS, JUDY, ALBERTA, AND GEORGE COMPO
March 14, 2013
My Dear Cousin`s
Linda,Ralph,Margaret.
Snooky was more then a cousin , he was like a brother.I loved him dearly, and so did my family.We had wonderful times together.We will miss his weekly visit`s,an him wanting us to take him to the casino.We love and we will miss you, "Snooky".
Madeline,Joe,and Family
Daniella Clermont
March 14, 2013
Dear Ralph,Janice,Jason and family, so sorry for your loss
Toni Surman
March 14, 2013
Ralph and family..sorry to hear of your Dad's passing..many good memories are flooding over me..he is in the arms of the angels now..Sincerely..Toni Surman and family
March 13, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
MARION,MICKEY COPPOLA
March 13, 2013
LOUISE AND LOUIE
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL ON THE LOSS OF SNOOKY. WE WILL NEVER FORGET UNCLE RALPH AND AUNT MADLINE AND FAMILY. THE FUN LOVING FAMILY OF MANY YEARS OF OUR LIFE.
MARION, MICKEY COPPOLA AND CAROL CARELLA
Joy Papazidis
March 13, 2013
Dear Uncle Louie, I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love You. Joy, Tom, Chris & Nick
Lucy and Julio
March 13, 2013
Linda,Margaret & Frank, Our consolences at the passing of your father and our dear friend, Snooky. We were priviliged to be his friend.
Neil Palermo
March 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
William (Billy) and Gail Gagliardi
March 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to all of your Families. I will always cherish the memories and pranks while growing up of "Uncle Ralph", "Snooky", "Sal" and "Aunt Madeline".
Sara Fleming
March 13, 2013
Dear Ralphie, Linda, Margaret and the rest of the family- I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Snooky. He was such a sweet and loving man, and was always so kind to my brother and me. My thoughts are with all of you!
Love,
your cousin Sara (Ro Sibilio's daughter)
Pat & Sharon Camiglio
March 13, 2013
Dear Ralph & Family...
Our Deepest Sympathy, to you & your family. So sorry, to hear of your loss.
God Bless, Your old friends, from View St.
Sharon & Pat
Melissa Nadin-Messner
March 13, 2013
Lynda, Aunt Margaret and Uncle Ralph, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Snooky was one of the greatest men I have had the privilege of knowing. Thank you for letting us be a part of his life. With my deepest sympathy's in your time of need.
XO, <3
anna sandolo
March 13, 2013
Dear Margie, Linda, Ralph-Wordss cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of such a wonderful man. We have many beautiful memories of Snooky. May God Bless all of you.
With love and Friendship,
Ricky, Carmela, Anna,Peppe , Mauro and Elena
March 13, 2013
Another of the "Greatest Generation" has gone on to be with his comrades in arms. Thank you for serving your country & keeping us safe.
A grateful American
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