Obituary: ​Stephen R. Manderino, 67, of Oakville

Obituary courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home

OAKVILLE, CT
Stephen R. Manderino

Stephen R. Manderino, 67, of Oakville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Susan (Lovallo) Manderino. Stephen was born in Waterbury on January 20, 1955, a son of the late Joseph and Violet (Walatkevich) Manderino. He was a graduate of Kennedy High School and received his BA in Chemistry from the University of New Haven, as well as his MBA in finance from the University of New Haven. He worked as a research chemist for 44 years, ending his career as Lead Staff Scientist.

Stephen was a kind, intelligent, humble man, who was the definition of a man who lived a simple life well. He loved animals, spending time at the beach, and his cat Lexi. He’d be the first one to point out a beautiful sunset or a beautiful day. He loved the Yankees and the Giants, as well as teaching, whether it was teaching his daughter or family members something helpful around the home, or teaching college classes in chemistry and math, he took great joy in helping others learn and took pride in their accomplishments. One of his favorite things was enjoying dinner with his family on a beautiful night, hearing about their lives, and always giving the best advice.
A man of high intelligence and of science, he was still a man of faith- he believed in the good, always. He always saw the best in people. He had a comforting presence about him.

He leaves behind, to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy, his wife, Susan, of 47 years, his daughter, Laura Manderino-Martins and her husband, whom he considered a son, Dave Martins, of Watertown and his brother, Joe Manderino of NC. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Cherie Manderino. Stephen also leaves his sister-in-law, Debra Henion and her husband, Steve Henion, his brother- in -law Clayton Lovallo and his wife Denise Lovallo, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Stephen’s family would like to thank Dr. Ciampi, the DaVita dialysis center team, including Amy, Marilyn, and Stephanie, as well as many nurses, both in the home and in the hospital, who gave him exceptional care.

He was a heroic fighter, and fought for the gift of life until the very end. He will be greatly missed.

Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately at Our Lady of Loreto Church, Waterbury.

There are no calling hours. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Watertown. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury has been entrusted with handling Stephen’s arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made in Stephen’s name to The American Red Cross for life saving blood donations.

For more info or to send e-condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com