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Viola Lovello Obituary
Viola Rose (Ponger) Lovello, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and loyal friend to many. Born May 18, 1936 to Charles and Caroline (Carvette) Ponger. Viola passed away with her daughters at her side on September 28, 2025, after a long illness.
Viola graduated from Greenwich High School and met her husband, Frank (Skip) on an arranged blind date. They were married 65 years before he passed away in 2024. She was employed at Bloomingdale's and retired from De Kadt Marketing and volunteered at Toys for Tots for 50 plus years.
Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her loving husband, Frank (Skip) and her brother Charles.
She is survived by her three daughters, Paula (Joe) Lepanto, Patti (Chris) O'Neill and Viola Lovello (Leslie Palmer), two sons, Frank (Maria) and Peter Lovello (Russ Bogue). She is also survived by five grandsons, two great-grandchildren, three nieces, three nephews and many cousins.
Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Viola's memory to the Alzheimer's Association or to https://www.toysfortots.org
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Memories and Condolences
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Marion Zolluccio Carey
October 9, 2025
My Mother, Kitty Zolluccio, was good Friends with Viola. I can just hear Viola´s voice, "Hey Kit."
I´m so sad for all of you. Thinking about all of you & sending you Peace.
Jennifer Grecco
October 3, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Sending hugs and prayers. Love, Jennifer and Alberta
Marion Roca
October 3, 2025
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Viola was a wonderful and caring person, we met in High School and later in life worked together at DeKadt Marketing & Research.
Viola was fun to work with and always full of positive energy. May she rest in peace
Alberta Vitti bove
October 3, 2025
I so enjoyed viola at Hubbard heights when she worked so hard getting ready for different events. We all loved her. Rip, viola
Barbara Rigo
October 3, 2025
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Barbara Rigo
October 3, 2025
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dante Fedeli
October 3, 2025
We all lost a great one, Big Vi was the BEST!! Mother of the Stamford Flames, always prepping food before we'd hit the road for games. She was a beautiful person always caring for others, always smiling and always cooking. There is a huge whole in the world with her passing. We are all better off because we knew an unbelievable woman that cared for so many of us. Love you Big Vi.
Michaelk Portanova
October 3, 2025
Deepest Condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.
With sympathy,
Michael, Robin, Anthony and Nicholas Portanova
Alan Levi
October 3, 2025
I am so sorry to see that Viola has passed away. She was always kind to me whenever I would come by the house and go golfing, bocce, trips with Skip. I pray for your family and that she and Skip are smiling at us today.
Jan & Rick
October 3, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Rosemarie Blosio
October 3, 2025
Dear Frank, Maria and Family
I'm am truly sorry to hear of Mom's passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you
Sincere Thoughts Mrs. B
Robert Martino
October 3, 2025
To the Lovello Family,
So sorry to hear of you moms passing. She truly was a wonderful, fun loving and always happy person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob & Danielle Martino
Mary Ellen Guerrlich
October 3, 2025
Dear Patti and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Mary Ellen Guerrlich
STeve Iacuzio
October 2, 2025
Dear Frank, Viola, maria and family,
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a great friend. Good times bowling with her. May she rest in peace with your father. May peace and
comfort be with you during this difficult time. Sincerly, Steve Iacuzio
Bruce Rosa
October 2, 2025
Our deepest condolences. John & Bruce Rosa.
Lewis Belmont
October 2, 2025
Dear Dear Patti, Paula, Viola, Frank and Peter,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Belmont
Frances Bianco
October 2, 2025
Dear Frank, Peter, Patti and Viola,
So very saddened to learn of Viola's passing. We will always fondly remember her and your dad at the many dinners and functions at Sacred Heart Church and the monthly breakfast club gatherings. They were two very special people. May the many memories you have, and I know there are many, remain with you always in your hearts.
Sincere condolences, prayers and love,
Alan & Fran Bianco
Ken Mulreed
October 2, 2025
Dear Patti, Paula, Viola, Frank and Peter,
So sorry to hear the news about your mom. She was always so much fun to be around. Just thinking about her brings a smile to my face. May she now rest in peace and hopefully be together again with Skip.
Tom & Lisa Salley
October 2, 2025
Frank and family, so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
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