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Frank "Buddy" Vartuli Sr., 93, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, after a long illness. Born October 24, 1932, he was the son of Raffaele and Filomena "Tarzia" Vartuli.
He attended St. Basil's and Stamford High School. Buddy was a standout sandlot athlete in baseball and football, earning a scholarship offer from Michigan State. He later continued playing semi-professional football for the Golden Bears and in Stamford's top softball leagues, winning multiple championships and awards.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Stamford and built a successful 40-year career as the owner of Robert Patrick Hair Salon on High Ridge Road. He later worked for Mar-Le Electric and served as a crossing guard at Stamford High School, a role he deeply enjoyed.
Buddy was married for 69 years to his devoted wife, Jeanette Vartuli Latte. He is survived by his children: Roxane Keith (William) of Amarillo, TX; Frank Vartuli Jr. (Karen) of Westport; Ralph Vartuli (Jackie) of Stamford; and Michael R. Vartuli Sr. (Kim) of Trumbull; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his sisters Catherine Buchetto and Lucy Cardin (Richard); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Michael Vartuli (Janet), Mary Cassone (Victor), and his brother-in-law Peter Buchetto.
A devoted Catholic and passionate fan of the New York Giants and Yankees, Buddy will be remembered for his strong faith, love of family, and dedication to his community.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday February 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Lacerenza Macari Funeral Home 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Bridget of Ireland Church, 278 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford. Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery in Darien. To leave an online condolence or memory please visit www.lacerenzafh.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairfield County House, 1 Den Road, Stamford, CT.
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Paul Pupo
Yesterday
To Frank Jr.: Always a fine representation of his parents' great values and was a my honor to get to know his family through Frank Jr. Rest in Peace.
Paul Arvoy
February 20, 2026
Love and prayers for the Vartuli family. I would like to express my sincere condolences to a blessed family.
Michael Calorossi
February 19, 2026
My sincere condolences to the entire Vartuli family.
Reed Compo
February 18, 2026
To the Vartuli Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Leonard DiPreta
February 17, 2026
I am sorry I was unable to attend the calling hours this morning. I cherish the memories of the times Frank and I along with Michael and Ralph would go to baseball card shows. My deepest condolences
Leonard DiPreta
Mary Iorfino Bialy
February 17, 2026
To Roxann, Michael and all the Family
Please except my Deepest Sympathies. His children are an example of what a great person he was as a parent and role model.
toni carpenter
February 17, 2026
my daughter denises name accidently came up
DENISE MACAULEY
February 17, 2026
just thinking of rank as our 75th class reunion woulfd be next yearalways looked fortward to seeing him. you have my prayers and sympathy. we go way back.
Nino &Fran Vitti
February 16, 2026
To The Vartuli Family, Sending healing prayers, and my condolences.
Vicky Perillo O´Connor
February 16, 2026
Frank and Family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Dad. Sending healing prayers and condolences.
Michael P. Nicolini
February 16, 2026
To the Vartuli Family:
My deepest condolences for your loss.
My thoughts are with yours you go through this time of sorrow.
Joy Saley
February 16, 2026
Wow, where do I start?
My dear Godfather,
I was so blessed to have you & Jeanette as my Godparents.
You were there in my earliest childhood memories.
You were best friends with my parents, as well as the Massari´s & Longo´s. We had many of the holiday family picnics together along with all the fun games.
Buddy played cards with my Dad Artie.
I remember going to your hair salon with my mother and getting into the wash-out bowl and hosing one of your clients under the dryer. You didn´t get too mad. I just had to sit in the car till you came out to give me a talk with a hug.
One of your funny stories you always told me was how you played a trick on my grandpa by putting a large store bought tomatoe on my grandpa´s plant.
What a laugh. You sure did have that gift to always make people around you laugh & feel welcome.
Another special memory was Jeanette & you bringing the gifts down during the Mass at my wedding.
That was so beautiful and will always be in my core memory.
I will always miss you!
I know you are with Jesus in peace & out of pain.
Sending prayer's of comfort to my Godmother Jeanette & the family.
I love you all dearly,
Joy
Judy Urwin, Marana, Az.
February 15, 2026
Having previously sent in a message about this lovely man, I feel I need to send in another one after reading the loving tribute from Frank´s son, Michael. You all were so lucky to have him in your lives to show you the true meaning of love & the meaning of family. You all were truly blessed & so was he.
Michael R. Vartuli. Sr
February 15, 2026
How do I begin to describe a life so full of love, laughter, and commitment to family and friends? No matter what was going on in his life, he always had time for people. He always had a smile on his face or a joke to tell. Family and friends adored him, and so did his wife and children.
There are many great moms and dads out there, and nobody´s perfect except for the man above - but my dad was as close to perfect to me as you can get. He loved his grandchildren. He loved his children and his wife. He loved laughter, good conversation, and his country.
He always said, "Never take life for granted because you don´t know when it ends. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. Maybe that´s why we call it the present."
He never liked to say goodbye. He would always say, "Don´t say goodbye - say I´ll see you later."
Life goes on. Life goes different. You will be the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning and the last thing I think of when I close my eyes at night. Thank you for the love you´ve given and shared with me, my wife Kim, and my three children, Michael Jr., Zachary, and Gabriella. Each of us has a piece of you.
I love you, and I will miss you always. Your loving son, Michael
Michael R Vartuli, Sr
February 15, 2026
How do I begin to describe a life so full of love, laughter, and commitment to family and friends? No matter what was going on in his life, he always had time for people. He always had a smile on his face or a joke to tell. Family and friends adored him, and so did his wife and children.
There are many great moms and dads out there, and nobody´s perfect except for the man above - but my dad was as close to perfect to me as you can get. He loved his grandchildren. He loved his children and his wife. He loved laughter, good conversation, and his country.
He always said, "Never take life for granted because you don´t know when it ends. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. Maybe that´s why we call it the present."
He never liked to say goodbye. He would always say, "Don´t say goodbye - say I´ll see you later."
Life goes on. Life goes different. You will be the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning and the last thing I think of when I close my eyes at night. Thank you for the love you´ve given and shared with me, my wife Kim, and my three children, Michael Jr., Zachary, and Gabriella. Each of us has a piece of you.
I love you, and I will miss you always.
JoAnne Remling
February 15, 2026
Dear Jeanette and Family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
STeve Iacuzio
February 14, 2026
Dear Jeanette and family,
So sorry to hear about Buddy;s passing. He was a great guy and friend. Lots of
great memories with him. May he rest in peace. May peace and comfortbe with
you during this difficult time. Sincerly, Steve Iacuzio
Darlene Massari Treadway &Charles Treadway III
February 14, 2026
Jeanette, So sorry for the loss of Buddy. Our Deepest condolences to you and your family May he rest in peace with the Angels.
Joseph Lacerenza
February 14, 2026
very sorry for your loss
BILL ROMANIELLO
February 14, 2026
JEANETTE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE LOST A GOOD ONE.HE HAD THE IT FACTOR. RIP BUDDY
Ronald M Bray
February 13, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about the loss in Vartuli family. I will be praying for you.
Bobby Goldstein
February 13, 2026
Mike and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John Healy
February 13, 2026
Definitely one of Stamford`s finest! My condolences to the entire Vartuli family. So many great memories of growing up with Frank, Ralph, Mike and Roxanne. We always had a great time when Mr. Vartuli was with us. What a fun guy I remember sitting watching Little League games on Vine Road with my father and when Mr. Vartuli came walking down the hill to join us. Everybody in the bleachers was smiling and waving saying hi to him. Get ready for a good time heaven Mr. Vartuli´s on his way.
Diane Gasparino
February 13, 2026
Dear Frank and family
My sincere sympathy for the passing of Dad. What wonderful things people have said about him. You should be so proud. Now I know who you took after. God Bless him and your entire family.
Conrad Kramer
February 13, 2026
Dear Jeanette and the entire Vartuli family, it is with deep sadness that I am reading of Frank's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Frank while playing
baseball. He had a great attitude and wonderful sense of humor. Frank was
never at a loss for good conversation. May he now rest in the arms of our Lord.
Gene Cleri
February 13, 2026
Dear Mike & family
So sorry for your loss please except my sincere condolences.
Mike and Rosanna Battinelli
February 13, 2026
Frank and family-
So sorry for the loss of your father, may he rest in peace
Mike and Rosanna Battinelli
Lenny & Josephine Scinto
February 13, 2026
Roxane & Frank,
Deepest condolences on the passing of your dear father. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Michael Riccio
February 13, 2026
My sincere condolences to the entire Vartuli family. Mr. Vartuli was a class act.
Marina D'Agostino
February 13, 2026
Frank,
Very sorry to read about your dad's passing. You frequently talked about him when I stopped by the eyeglass shop. God bless him and R.I.P. You look just like him. Sincerely, Marina, Mario & Joe D'Agostino
Mike Loughran, Jr.
February 13, 2026
I am so sorry to see that my old neighbor, father's friend and fellow twilight league baseball player has passed. You did God's work, Mr. Vartuli and raised an amazing family. Rest In Peace and enjoy your just reward.
Judy Urwin, Marana Az.
February 12, 2026
I remember Frank from my days working at Stamford Savings/First County bank back in the Seventies & eighties. As soon as he walked in the bank everyone, employees & customers became happier people. He had an aura about him & sense of humor that put everyone in a better mood. And boy was he a good looking man. I remember seeing him many years later at the Atlantic st. office sitting in the managers (who was a rather serious man) office. I walked in & said " hey Frank when did you get out of jail?" I knew he´d go along with it, which he did in Frank style. I thought that manager was going to have a heart attack. Boy did we have a good laugh. He was a gem of a man. Deepest sympathy to all those who loved this remarkable human being.
A Grateful American
February 12, 2026
Thank you for your service to our country. We Americans are grateful for your bravery & love of country. May you now rest in everlasting peace.
Lucy & Dick Cardin
February 12, 2026
We are going to miss you my dear Brother Buddy. Always the life of the party. Good looking too!! From day one growing up with you there always your caring for our family. You showed the same caring and more to your wife, Jeanette and your children. I feel lucky we continued to be close up to your last days. Rest in Peace Buddy. Love you, Sister Lucy & Dick Cardin
Diane M Rello
February 12, 2026
Dear Mr. V. :
Thanksgiving will never be the same for me without hearing: "is Diane bringing the rice balls?" and you patiently waiting for me. Seeing you enjoy the mashed potatoes. And then at dessert you would always ask me if I made a lemon meringue pie. Not sure I will ever make another one. I always said, It wasn´t Thanksgiving until you and Mrs. V. got there.
Listening to your jokes and talking about old movies and movie stars. Always dressed so stylishly!! You will be missed more than you know. I won´t say goodbye. I will say, I´ll see you later.
Luv Ya
Diane Rello
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