Vincenza "Winnie" Gallace Ely

Vincenza “Winnie” Gallace Ely, our beloved mom, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Winnie was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 6,1927 to the late Angelo and Felicetta Molaro Gallace.

Growing up in Stamford, she met and married the love of her life, Ken, in August of 1946. Together they made a home and raised their four children. They lived in Stamford for 28 years before moving to Bradenton, FL where they made their home for the next 40 years.

Over the years she welcomed and looked forward to hosting many family and friends. Their home affectionately became known as “Win’s Inn”, where home made breakfasts and famous Sunday sauce were loved by all. Also, during her years in Bradenton, she was a devoted care giver to many seniors. After Ken’s passing Winnie moved back to Stamford to be close to her children and grandchildren. She moved in to The Wormser where she had many friends and was loved by everyone.

Winnie is survived by her children Glen Ely (Joyce) and Phyllis Ely Bria (Rick); her nine grandchildren Michael Ely, Krista Ely Mondschein (Andrew), Danny Bria (Kristyn), Mark Bria (Amy), Jamie Ely Landi (Giovanni), Brett Ely, Justin Ely (Dipali), Brooke Ely Miller (Robert) and Lara Ely; four great grandchildren; brother Gus Gallace (Hilda); and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth N. Ely Sr.; two sons Kenneth N. Ely Jr. and Donald Ely; sister Jennie Gallace Ely; and step-sister Pat Bellantonio.

Winnie will be remembered for her beautiful smile and for the way she lived her life… with kindness and love.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30AM on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 at St. Cecilia Church, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. A private inurnment will follow mass at St. John Cemetery in Darien.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to DAV – Disabled American VeteransP.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or online at www.help.dav.org.

To leave an online condolence please visit the family guestbook hosted on www.cognetta.com.