Obituary: Dolores Anna Sansonetti, 72

From Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home:

Dolores Anna Sansonetti, 72, of Milford, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 26, 2021. She was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Bertha Sansonetti and was a lifelong area resident. She was a woman of Christian faith who had a strong belief in God.

Dolores worked for the Town Plan and Zoning Department, as well as the Social Services Department for the town of Fairfield. She retired on July 1, 2021.

Her love for her work was only overshadowed by her passion for the New York Yankees. As a true fanatic, she spoke of the Yankees as though she was an owner. This created a friendly rivalry with her good friend, Joyce Marlow, an avid Red Sox fan.

Dolores and Joyce, along with their other good friend, June Chiodo, had a true friendship for many, many years. In addition, she was a classically trained pianist and opera singer and enjoyed attending performances at the Lincoln Center and various locations. Dolores truly loved her family, spoke of them often and was a caring and generous individual.

She is survived by her two brothers-in-law, Daniel Gombos Sr. and Andimo Rossi Sr. She will also be missed by eight nephews, 19 great-nieces and nephews and numerous great-great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Thomas G. Sansonetti Sr. and John R. Sansonetti, and her sisters, Bertha Gombos and Janet Rossi.

Friends may greet her family on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield. Entombment in Lawncroft Cemetery will be private.

Memorial contributions in her honor can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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