Obituary: John Loglisci, 87, Of Stamford

Courtesy of Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home

John Loglisci, a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, with his beloved family by his side. He was born on the Fourth of July in 1935 and was the son of the late Louis and Lucy Sacco Loglisci. John was 87 years old at the time of his passing.

John attended Stamford schools, including J M Wright Technical School, where he learned the auto mechanical trade. He then served in the army for 2 years where he was based in Denver, Colorado. In 1958, John entered the restaurant business with his family, starting with the Tastee Freeze, then Lucy’s, which transitioned to the iconic JR’s in the 1970s, where he hosted customers from all over, including Jazz musicians from NY and Hollywood celebrities—the best time of his life! After JR’s closed in 1988, John continued his restaurant career as a consultant, manager and maître d’ at several establishments, including the Italian Center.

John was survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 57 years, Marilynn Eleanor Loglisci, nee Manzke, their two children, Karin Loglisci and John Loglisci, and his wife Cassandra Ellis. He is also survived by three grandchildren whom he loved very much — Bianca, Lu and Lydia Loglisci; his siblings, Ralph Loglisci, Annette Cortese and husband Vinny, Anthony Loglisci and wife Carol; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and many dear friends who John treasured.

John was a fantastic singer and loved to sing; he was often found rehearsing and performing Sinatra songs wherever and whenever he got a chance. John also loved to cook; his signature dish was lasagna. John mostly loved spending time with his family and friends; he was always out and about, incredibly social, fun, filled with laughter, and everyone loved to be around him. He was truly the “Man about Town.”

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on the afternoon of Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 3 – 6 PM. A mass will take place on Monday, April 17th at 11 AM at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, CT. The inurnment will take place at a later date and will be held privately.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to The Lymphoma Research Foundation by visiting www.lymphoma.org/waystohelp/.

The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to handle the arrangements. Please visit www.cognetta.com should you care to leave an online condolence message for John’s family.