Recent Death Notices From Stamford: March 4 To March 24, 2026

STAMFORD, CT — Here are the recent death notices from Stamford.

Leonard Fishman, 96, died March 24, 2026, a systems analyst at Bankers Trust who later co-founded Rapid Press printing company, and enjoyed skiing, sailing, and playing tennis.

Alice Coppola Carella, 81, died March 22, 2026, after a career with General Re Insurance and GE Capital, and enjoyed traveling across the United States, cooking meals including lasagna and meatballs, reading, watching television, completing jigsaw puzzles, and daily coffee gatherings with friends.

Dorothy Candito, 79, died March 19, 2026, and enjoyed spending time at the beach and with family, and found joy in her children and grandchildren.

Doris (Gostomski) Casey, 90, died March 14, 2026, after working as a secretary at Dorr-Oliver and later focusing on homemaking, and enjoyed spending time with family.

Carolyn Toreso Mason, 72, died March 14, 2026, an educator who co-founded and operated Creative Care Child Center for 42 years, and enjoyed cooking, trying new foods, learning about different cultures, and completing puzzles.

Ann Marie Hollendonner, 67, died March 12, 2026, a data processing professional in the market research field who rose to a vice president role, and enjoyed music, sports, and spending time with dogs.

Carmina Lombardi, 92, died March 7, 2026, a friend to many who enjoyed traveling to Italy, practicing her Catholic faith, and hosting gatherings for family and friends.

Evans Stergianis, 89, died Mar. 5, 2026, and pursued lifelong study with a strong aptitude for mathematics while enjoying card playing, and religious travel including a pilgrimage to Mount Athos.

Paul Peter Pavia III, 60, died Mar. 4, 2026, a Stamford police officer who served 30 years including on the Bomb Squad and later worked in security for Greenwich Hospitality and Allied Universal while also enjoying coaching boys ice hockey.