Donna Ann Stamatin, 55; Softball Coach, Music Lover and Photographer Who Lived in Norwalk

From Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home.

Donna Ann Stamatin 55, of Norwalk, formerly of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Norwalk Hospital after a brave battle with several illnesses.

Born Feb. 23, 1959 in Stamford, Donna graduated from Stamford High School in 1977 and later Norwalk Community College. Donna played softball in the Miss Softball America league and later coached softball as well.

She was a director at the Dorothy Heroy Park in Stamford. An avid music lover and photographer, Donna was the head of the Hope St. Woolworth music and camera department and later worked for Constitution Federal Bank as well as the State of Connecticut Child Support Enforcement before retiring.

Donna was a dedicated music fan, her love of The Beatles led to many years of record collecting and attending many concerts. Always involved with her favorite bands, she struck personal friendships with the groups The Smithereens, The Osmonds and The Cowsills, as well as many of their fans. Donna was also an avid baseball fan of the New York Mets.

Donna leaves behind her beloved miniature pinscher, Remy as well as her faithful friends Peter & Rachel Valenzon, Kevin Frawley, Tom Lialios, Greg Mulqueen and Lauren Condon.

Donna was predeceased by her mother, Anna Delio Stamatin.

Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Shippan’s Thomas M Gallagher Funeral Home (next to the Knights of Columbus) 453 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Services and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donna’s memory to the Stamford Hospital Foundation/Heart and Vascular Institute, 1351 Washington Blvd. Suite 202, Stamford CT 06902.

To express on-line memories of Donna, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com