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Salvatore Cingari Obituary
Salvatore J. "Chip" Cingari, a lifelong Stamford resident, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Chip was born in Stamford on July 31, 1946, to the late Dominick P. and Adeline Latte Cingari.
Chip attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Stamford High School in 1964. He began his career in the grocery business before he could even ride a bike, working for his grandfather Salvatore Sr., sweeping floors, separating and cleaning bottles, and stocking shelves in the family's first store, located in the Shippan section of Stamford. Drafted into the Army in 1966, Chip served in Germany, with the 3rd Missile Battalion, Nike Missile Hercules Unit, achieving the rank of Specialist 5, with Top Secret clearance. Honorably discharged in 1968, Chip rejoined the family business, married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Halama, in 1969, and managed the nonperishable side of the business, which has grown to include the 12 stores, which make up the Cingari Family ShopRites.
Chip had a passion for volunteering and helping others, and gave much to the community. He served the Connecticut Food Association as a member of the Board of Directors for over 30 years and was selected as the first inductee in the CFA Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Stamford Italian Center, where he served on the Board of Directors for over 15 years. He also served in a variety of leadership roles at St Leo's Church for over three decades and supported Al's Angels in their food drives. Chip was an integral part of the growth and development of local non-profit, Kids Helping Kids, and served on the Board of Directors.
More than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren. Chip is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy Halama Cingari, his son, Dominick Cingari and his wife Lisa Evanko Cingari, his daughter, Jennifer Cingari Christie and her husband Jason, his brother, Joseph J. Cingari and his wife Jane Lyons Cingari, and his sister Donna J. Cingari Ormond and her husband Thomas. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Salvatore, Sofia, Avery, Madison and Miles, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
A funeral procession will leave the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. and proceed to St. Mary's R.C. Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Chip's memory to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, or online at www.t2t.org/donate .
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Hanna Duda
June 21, 2025
Dear Nancy and Family!!
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Marian Ross
June 10, 2025
To Nancy and Family my deepest condolences I am sorry I did not know sooner. Marian Ross (Frank)
Ginger Robotti Orgera
June 9, 2025
My deepest prayers and condolences to the Cingari family, Cherish the memories you have . Chip and I went to St. Mary's School together. We would Walk home and always stopped at his Grandfathers store for a treat. Such fond memories!!! He was a great guy!!! May he RIP.
Michael and Robin Portanova
June 2, 2025
Deepest Condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.
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Joseph Golia
May 31, 2025
Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Chip was a great friend. May he Rest in Peace.
Anne Maloy
May 31, 2025
My condolences to the entire Cingari family. I worked with Chip many years ago at the first Grade A on Shippan Avenue. He was a wonderful friend. We always had the best times and many laughs until Sam caught up with us and made sure we were working hard. I am so saddened to read the news. I'm sure you have many happy memories to cherish. Chip was always so cheerful and full of humor.
Dante Fedeli
May 31, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Cingari family. Chip was a great guy, always smiling and greeting the people upon entering Grade A. He'll certainly be missed.
A Vendor
May 31, 2025
Chip was a true gentleman in the food industry may he RIP
Daniel M. Wortmann
May 31, 2025
I knew Chip for along time in the 70's 80's and 90's and his brother Joe. Chip always had a smile on his face whenever I ran into hit. Rip Chip.
Nina
May 29, 2025
To the Cingari family, my most sincere condolences to all of you. Nancy, hugs and prayers to you especially.
Gene and Nancy Suttenberg
May 29, 2025
Nancy and all of the family, we send our most sincere condolences to you all. Chip was a very great man, and we can only hope that your memories of all the kind and loving times you spent together can help you fill the sadness you feel now with smiles and pride of the life you shared for so many years.
Donnalisa Persiani
May 29, 2025
To the Cingari Family,
On behalf of myself and so many in our Stamford community, I want to extend our deepest condolences on your loss. Your family has been a cornerstone of this city for generations-through Cingari and ShopRite, you´ve nourished not just our homes, but our hearts.
For years, your store has been more than a place to shop. It´s been a trusted, familiar part of our lives. A place where we were always greeted with kindness, where community came first, and where your family´s values of integrity, generosity, and service shone through in everything you did.
We are heartbroken with you, and we stand beside you during this difficult time. Your loss is felt across Stamford, and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please know how much your presence means to all of us-and how grateful we are for the legacy you continue to build.
With heartfelt sympathy and unwavering support,
Donnalisa Persiani
Robert Trout
May 28, 2025
Sorry to hear of Sal`s passing. He was one of the star players on our K of C Little League baseball team, In the late 50s. He was a great guy. It looks like he went onto great success and his family and business career. My condolences to his family and friends.
Skip Shaffer
May 28, 2025
Nancy and family.
Very sad to hear of Chip's passing. We remained friends since grade school at Saint Mary's. Always a class act with a kind word for everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Ken Trout
May 27, 2025
So sorry to read of Sal´s passing I remember he was on the K Of C little league team many years ago !! Always a gentleman May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.
Sandy and Dom DiBella
May 27, 2025
Nancy and family - so sorry to hear of Chip's passing, He was always so friendly and kind. May your memories of the good times console you. He is now at peace resting with Our Lord. Dom worked with Chip at Grade A and Nancy was a babysitter for our children when they were young. Long time friends. Sandy and Dom DiBella
Phil and Josephine DelMazio
May 27, 2025
Jen, Jay and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. May your memories help you through this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Phil and Josephine DelMazio
Ana Malhotra
May 27, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to the Cingari family. My children and I are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Chip was an incredible person. I pray that God will grant you the strength and peace in this sorrowful time.
John P Lund
May 27, 2025
My Thoughts, Prayers and Condolences to the Cingari Family. I met Chip while we were in High School and years later we played Softball on the Grade A Softball Team. Whenever I ran into Chip, he always had a big smile and would go out of his way to make sure he said Hello and the first thing he would ask was, how was I doing. Chip was a real Gentleman and it was my pleasure to know him. He was one of the nicest Men I have ever met in my Life. Rest in Peace Chip.
Alice Farina
May 27, 2025
Dear Nancy and Family, our sincerest condolences to you during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Best,
Alice and Rick Farina
Bob and Kathi (Vozzella) Ferullo
May 27, 2025
Dear Nancy. We were truly saddened hearing about Chip´s passing. We have both known him since high school and with our work at St Leo´s summer fair. Anytime we saw him in the store he always would stop and chat about old times. We are living in Florida now and cannot be with you and your family. Please know that we will be praying for him during this trying time. We extend our prayers to you and your entire family.
We extend our deepest sympathy.
Kathi and Bob Ferullo
Jo-Ann Ferro
May 27, 2025
Dear Lisa and Dom,
Our sincere condolences to you and the Cingari family on the passing of your father. He was such a generous and kind man to the community and will be sorely missed. He is now resting in peace in the arms of our Lord.
God Bless you. Jo-Ann Ferro and family.
Donna Librandi
May 26, 2025
My Deepest of Chip passing away. Our prayers are with the Cingari family. He was a wonderful person. Bill worked for shoprite and loved it there.
Bill and Donna Librandi
Michael Pellicci
May 26, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Cingari family. Mr Cingari was always a great person to me and my family and I will always remain grateful to his beautiful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Rosemarie Blosio
May 26, 2025
Condolences to the Cingari Family .
Always happy to see him at Grade A Shippan and New field. Missed his happy greeting
May he rest in peace.
Sincere thoughts
Rosemarie Blosio
Steve Iacuzio
May 25, 2025
Dear Nancy, Dom and family,
I am sorry to hear about Chip's passing. I had the pleasure of working for Chip
when he was at the Newfield Grade A Market when Skip Soltes was the store
manager. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace. May peace and comfort
be with you during this difficult time. Sincerly , Steve Iacuzio
Lisa Primps
May 25, 2025
Dear Nancy, Jen & Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will light a candle in Chips memory when we next go to church. Praying for you all during this difficult time, may the many sweet memories bring you comfort, and may he rest in peace.
Joselyn (Hutnik) Pines
May 25, 2025
Dear Nancy and Family.
So sorry for your loss.
Janet & Bob DeLuca
May 25, 2025
Nancy, Joe, Donna & family! Our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of a really good man! A life too short but well lived! You are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time! Great love, great loss! Chip was blessed with so much love! God bless!
Janet & Bob
Leslie Palazzo-Kane
May 25, 2025
Dear Nancy, I was saddened to hear of your husband's passing. So many of us in Stamford remember him, he was part of our town. I remember you also, I lived across the street from you, next to Ceaser, and you and I used to play together. My prayers go out to you.
Leslie (Brown) Palazzo-Kane
Laura DeCarlo-Knapp
May 25, 2025
My deepest condolences to Tommy Cingari Sr and entire Cingari family on the passing of Chip I didnt know him that well but when I saw him he was always nice. My prayers are with you. Laura DeCarlo-Knapp
Nancy Bode Hall
May 25, 2025
Nancy, Dominick and family, so sorry to hear about Chip. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lenore and Bob Ofiero
May 25, 2025
Dear Nancy and family, we were so sorry to hear about Chip. We are sending our sincere condolences to all of you.
Will keep you in our prayers. Lenore and Bob Ofiero
Marcia Braunstein
May 25, 2025
From the little store opposite Huber´s Ice Cream Company to the stores that cater to the neighborhoods, the Cingari family must be proud to be such great supporters to the local communities, especially Stamford, with great thanks to Chip. They have continued to provide positions and patiently train those new to the community, all while putting the customers first.
Condolences to the Cingari family for their loss of a life well lived, and the loss will be felt by many individuals as well as organizations. Farewell to a helpful, kind and caring gentleman.
Jack and JoAnn Schlechtweg
May 25, 2025
When someone special becomes a cherished memory
that memory becomes a treasure Our heartfelt thoughts.. so sorry
Bonnie Margolis
May 25, 2025
Dear Donna, Tom , entire Cingari Family,
My sympathy in your loss. Wishing you comfort. Grateful for all he was and did for our community.
Patricia Land
May 25, 2025
My sincere sympathy to the entire Cingsri family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Chip.
Pat Land
Keith & Sandy Kulis
May 25, 2025
Dominick and the entire Cingari family, We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Cingari. such a great man! May he rest peacefully
Rose Moccia
May 25, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to Nancy and family. Rose and Ted Moccia
bill romaniello
May 25, 2025
Very Sad News, Chip Will Be Sadly Missed. RIP Chip
Bertha Barosky
May 25, 2025
Sincere sympathy to Mr. Cingari's many survivors and friends. He was a true representative of the entire Cingari family and will be missed. He left a beautiful legacy. May he rest in peace.
Frances C. Uva
May 25, 2025
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of
Mr. Cingari. His countless acts of charity has enriched the lives
of so many individuals, especially children. May Chip
rest in everlasting peace.
Sincerely.
Douglas Muller
May 24, 2025
On behalf of my family and on myself I send my deepest condolences to the Cingari families. May he rest in peace
Doug Muller
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