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Stephen Comolli Obituary

Stephen J Comolli, 70, of Las Vegas NV and formerly of Milford MA passed away from a long battle with cancer on Wed March 10, 2021. He was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 68 and UMass Amherst. He leaves behind his mother, Anna Coniaris Comolli of Gloucester MA, his brother Victor Comolli of Milford, his sister Rhea Comolli and her partner Joe Monti of Foxboro MA, nephews Jeffrey Kell his wife Amy of CT and Jarrett Kell, his niece Alexa Magrath, great nieces and nephews Arianna Kell, Elias Kell, Camden Kell and Brynna Kell and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Steve was a musician, playing and teaching guitar throughout his life. He was an avid collector of music albums and other memorabilia. He loved to talk and tell stories of his lifetime meetings with celebrities, like Jim Morrison when he was a kid living in Florida, Donny and Marie in Vegas, Janis Joplin at UMass just to name a few. He is best described by the words of D.H. Thoreau as a man who does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. He loved to talk politics, history and music with the people he met along the way. He always made time to call the people in his life to say hello and tell a story or two. Steve was loved and will be missed greatly.

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Published by Milford Daily News on Mar. 19, 2021.

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Denny

April 26, 2021

I miss you, man...



https://youtu.be/ApzjrX9v54s

Kathleen Lawson

April 26, 2021

Denis and and I met Steve a few years ago at a Las Vegas guitar store, and the two of them became fast friends.

We had a few fun jam sessions in our living room. He made me feel like I could actually play bass! And Steve really was a good friend to Denis, showing him around Vegas, and taking him out in the desert and lake Las Vegas.

They had a great time entertaining families at a Christmas dinner with Steve’s friend. They got the children to sing along to their Christmas tunes.

He was a character, with so many stories to share. He will be missed.

Lisa Bertonazzi-Valaouras

April 13, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear about Stephen's passing. I send my deepest condolences to Victor and his family. I remember Stephen during high school when all the bands played downtown. He was a sweet guy.

Ralph Nalbandian

March 23, 2021

I've known "Gizmo" since the 1960's. More recently, he would call me from Vegas on a near monthly basis to catch up on things. Before the holidays, he told me about his illness and then his phone was disconnected. My worst fears have been realized. I am so sorry about his passing and that I didn't get to talk with him just one more time. My deepest condolences to his family. RIP, Gizmo.

Jeff Grant

March 22, 2021

My sincerest condolences to Gizmo's close friend and family. I remember listening to Steve's storytelling session up at the "Band Room" downtown while eating pizza from Bill's. Many a night just hanging out while listen to some really talented musicians from Milford. Steven always had my respect and I'm sure he's telling his stories to those others from Milford we lost to soon. I'm sure he was met at the gates of Heaven by them all! RIP my friend.

Jacqueline Deloia

March 21, 2021

My deepest condolences to Victor & the Comolli family in the loss of Stephen. It is with a sad heart that I read this today. Steve's stories of the old days and his recent travels in the Southwest were always entertaining and full of vivid pictures of the folks he met along the way. I will miss seeing him "one more time for old time's sake" but will see you on the other side, my friend. I hope that you will be comforted in your memories and in knowing his was a life well lived on his own terms.

Susan (Capuzziello) Diomedes

March 20, 2021

So very sad to hear the news....another classmate gone.
Good memories hanging out with "Gizmo" in junior high and high school. Rest In Peace.

Dan Minichiello

March 20, 2021

RIP Stevie

mark e jacobs

March 19, 2021

my heart and prayers go out to the comolli family. steve was a good friend with a good heart, except for when he was taking my $ every monday nite for years when he came to my place for poker nite. i'm sure i speek for all the guys that played he was a great guy and a lot of fun. RIP buddy

Rachel Largey

March 19, 2021

I am so so sorry for your loss.God Bless you and your family

Paul garagliano

March 19, 2021

Rest In Peace Gizmo

Anthony Paul Carrachino

March 19, 2021

So sorry I never got his name right,, for me he was always Cosmos, RIP we had some great talks about music

Glenngrenon

March 19, 2021

RIP GIZMO

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