John V. Preli

John Preli Obituary

JOHN V. PRELI a life-long resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at McLean Healthcare Center in Simsbury, CT, with his daughter by his side. Born June 7, 1911 he was the son of the late Fortunato and Mary Quaglioroli Preli. John was retired from the Southern New England Telephone Co. where he worked most of his life. John enjoyed many interest and hobbies. First and foremost, an avid shooting enthusiast, he was a life member of the National Rifle Association and the Cos Cob Revolver and Rifle Club. A staunch Republican, he served on the Stamford Republican Town Committee, was recipient of the Action Leadership Award from them in 1996 as well as of a plaque of appreciation in 2000. He served as a traffic hearing officer in Stamford and was made an honorary deputy sheriff with the Stamford Police Department. Enjoying fishing, he was a long time member of the Halloween Yacht Club. He also served on Night Patrol on the waters of Stamford Harbour during WWII. For a number of years, he enjoyed seaplane flying out of Stamford Harbour and was a former member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He was a member of the East Side Cardinal Athletic Association, the Telephone Pioneers of America and a long time member of St. Mary's Parish in Stamford. John will be remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Preli; a sister, Veronica Gleason of Stamford; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of fifty-two years, Mary Bino Preli; a brother, Louis Preli; two sisters, Virginia Dacey and Edith Feulner. Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Wednesday, July 23 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. A funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Thursday, July 24 and proceed to St. Mary RC Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Darien. The family wishes to thank the staff on unit 4 at McLean for the nine years of compassionate and excellent care provided by them. Memorial donations may be made to McLean Home, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT 06070 or St. Mary RC Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford, CT 06902. www.cognetta.com

Published by The Advocate on Jul. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Preli

7 Entries

Nancy Ryan

August 4, 2008

Dear Margaret, With sympathy and love in the loss of your father. You provided for such wonderful care and love for your father. Remember the good times, his unique ways and his suprise of his daughter restored a beautiful home. You were a gift to your father as he was to you. Love, Friendship & Prayer, Nancy

Bruno Giordano

July 23, 2008

Condolences from the Giordano brothers; both John and recently departed brother Lou were much admired by us because of their work ethic and friendliness. It started over seventy years ago - they were both fine men. Bruno, Phil, Jim and Ralph Giordano

Phyllis Summa

July 23, 2008

Dear Margaret, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your Father. I know your memories will keep him close to your heart and help you get through this very sad time. I will always remember him as with lived next door for many years and shared many wonderful conversations. Love Phyllis Summa.

Philip Stork

July 22, 2008

Dear Family: I served with John on the Stamford Republican Town Committee and I too was a recipient of the annual Action Award. I remember John as a real gentlemen and I enjoyed being around him. Please accept my deepest and sincere condolences over your loss.

Marjorie Kohut

July 22, 2008

I have knewn John many years. He worked with my uncle Casey Jones in SNET. My husband, Alex Kohut knew him in the rifle association. He was a wonderful man.

Marge Kohut

Gloria Wilbanks

July 22, 2008

Margaret, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. It is a blessing that he could be cared for at McLean, where you could be with him often. The best ingredients of a quality life. May happy memories of earlier times shared with your father be a comfort to you.

Peggy Price Nasta

July 22, 2008

To the Preli Family I send my condolences. I worked with John for many years at SNET at the old Summer St location. I will always remember him for his sense of humor and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time

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