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Frank Cognetta Obituary

FRANK A. "CHEECH" COGNETTA SR. 82, of Stamford , CT passed away peacefully on April 5, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY. Frank was born on January 7, 1930 in Stamford to the late Pasquale and Angelina Loglisci Cognetta. Frank was a co-owner of Off-Center Barbershop in Old Greenwich, CT. where he worked for over 50 years before his retirement in 1996. He served in US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Gravinese Mutual Aid Society. He enjoyed spending time with his family in Rhode Island during their summer vacations, a good meal with family and friends, and his trips to the casinos. But most of all he was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He was his grandchildren's most avid fan following them to all their sporting events and other activities. Frank is survived by his beloved children and their spouses, Angela and Michael Giordano of Stamford; Frank and Mary Cognetta of Stamford; Carmella and Mario Lopez of New Canaan; and Michael and Immy Cognetta of New Canaan; fourteen grandchildren, Eric and Jolene Giordano, Brooke Cognetta and Vincent DeMarzo III, Kristen Cognetta, Melissa Giordano, Kelsey Cognetta, Frankie Cognetta, Michael Cognetta, Jr., Matthew Cognetta, Zachary Lopez, Natalie Lopez, Vincent Cognetta, and Chloe Lopez. Also survived by one brother Joseph Cognetta and his wife Mona of Trumbull and a sister Maryann Santora and her husband William of Stamford and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife Clotilda "Tillie" DePalma Cognetta on July 25, 2006, his sons Anthony and Patrick Cognetta, three brothers Michael, Ralph and Nicholas F. Cognetta, Sr. A funeral procession will be leaving The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06904 at 8:20 AM on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at the Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford at 9:00 AM. Inurnment will follow at St. John's Mausoleum, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Frank's name to Calvary Hospital 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

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Published by The Advocate on Apr. 7, 2012.

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Angela Cognetta/Giordano

April 19, 2012

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. Somewhere very near my father is full of joy and love to have all of you care so deeply about him and also his family. We are grateful for all of the visits from those near and far during the time that he was so ill. We loved him very much and will miss him every day. God Bless you all!

Danny Amoruccio, Funeral Director

April 14, 2012

Deepest sympathies to the entire Cognetta family. Nick, very sorry for the loss of your Uncle Cheech.

April 10, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. God bless all of your family.
He will be in our thoughts and prayers.


Sincerely,

-Annette Possidento
-Betty O'Connor
-Joann Massari

Gary Garrison

April 9, 2012

To Mike and the rest of the Cognetta family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Cheech. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Kathy Mattox

April 9, 2012

To My Cousins...wishing you our deepest sympathy on the loss of Uncle Cheech!! He and Aunt Tillie have left behind such a great legacy that lives on through you and your beautiful families! Our prayers are with you!
Love,
Kathy, Mike, & Zachary Mattox

Frank Turcio

April 9, 2012

Sending all our love and prayers at this difficult time. Cheech was a fun-loving cousin. I have fond memories of him. In sympathy, Cousin Frankie and Alberta

April 9, 2012

We are so sad to hear about Cheech,our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time.Cheech was a great man and will be missed dearly. Sincerely,The Morse family .

Gloria DiCamillo Sinaguglia

April 8, 2012

To the Cognetta Family,

I am so sad to hear of Frank's passing and send my sincerest condolences to you all. He and Tillie and my parents, Nick and Louise DiCamillo were friends. I got to know "Frank, the Barber" as we affectionately named him when he would visit The Alpen Pantry which my parents owned. He was the sweetest, kindest man. He always had a smile for you, a kind word and then a good laugh. You always felt better and happier for having seen him! I saw him not too long ago and his sincere caring and ease still made me feel like I was one of his own children. He was a special man. May he rest in peace and may you be strengthened by your wonderful memories, love and faith during this very difficult time.

Sincerely,

John Bennett

April 8, 2012

Sending Thoughts and prayers to the entire cognetta family from the bennetts cheech was a great man and will surely be missed

David Savona

April 8, 2012

We are so very sorry to hear about Cheech. He was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace, and God bless to all his family.
The Savona Family

Emily Cassidy

April 8, 2012

I will always remember the memories.... He was a kind man that loved children

Tom and Kelly Coppola

April 7, 2012

Carmella, Michael, Angela, Frank and families....We were very sorry to learn of your loss. May your memories bring you all, comfort and peace.

Mickey Vitti

April 7, 2012

Babe, Angela, Michael, Carmella
Your Spouses and Children
There is nothing I can possibly write about Cheech that you all already don't know. He started out in my life many years ago as the father of my best friend and the uncle of my girlfriend. The only thing that changed was he later became my uncle as well. His love for his immediate and extended family never changed nor did it weaken in his last days. Cheech was full of life, with a sense of humor that he wanted to share with anyone and everyone that crossed his path, be it at a family gathering, a grandchild's sporting event, a casino trip or our visits to his hospital bed. Cheech, as we prepare to say our last goodbyes, we pray that you watch over each of us, continue to fill our hearts with the same love you did while you were here with us.  Place a hand on the shoulders of your grandchildren as they continue to build their lives, with one
less rock here on earth but one more gigantic angel in heaven. Cheech, I pray with all my heart that you rest in the peace you so deserve because of the life you lived here on earth. 
May eternal rest be granted upon you as you are reunited with all the love ones that have gone before you.
I love you Uncle Cheech!

John Hilton

April 7, 2012

To all of Cheech's family I just want to express my sincere Condolences to you all. Cheech was kind enough to give ma a Barber job in 1982, He was a great influence in my life. He will be sadly missed. God bless Cheech & his family.
John F Hilton & Family.

April 7, 2012

Angela, Mike and Cognetta Family, sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless, Richie & Sharon Gross

Alan Levi

April 7, 2012

I am so sorry to see that Cheech passed away. Through his kindness, he introduced me to his family and friends. All the wonderful times we had . God bless

Andrea Kocak

April 7, 2012

Dear Angela, Mike, and family you have our heart felt sorrow and sympathy .

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Love, Andrea And Tab Kocak

Dave & Maria Kish

April 7, 2012

Frank,Mary and family-- So sorry for your loss.
God Bless,
Dave & Maria Kish

Kevin and Kim Cooke

April 7, 2012

Frank, Mary, Mike, Angela and the rest of the family--

Our hearts go out to you in this very difficult time. God bless Cheech! He was one of the nicest guys we have ever met!

All our love,
Kevin and Kim Cooke

Fred Springer

April 7, 2012

Please accept my warmest condolences.

Joe Arena

April 7, 2012

Frank, Michael, Angela, Carmella, & families,
I was very sorry to learn of Cheech's passing. He was a great person and he had an awesome spirit about him. The world is a better place because of people like Cheech. May God bless and comfort all of your families during this time of sorrow.

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