Annmarie Perenthaler Maffei
August 7, 1928 – August 17, 2011
Annmarie Perenthaler Maffei, age 83, of Fairfield, the beloved wife of fifty-six years to Nicholas Maffei, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Born in New York City to the late Benjamin and Pia Perenthaler, she attended the New York Public school system. Her working career began with the 7 Santini Brothers Moving Company and then as Executive Secretary to the President of a Wall Street start up company, where she met and married her husband. Following their marriage in 1955, she became a busy homemaker, raising four children, with family moves to New Jersey, Illinois and Connecticut. She did volunteer work in local hospitals for several years, was proficient in several arts and crafts and made much of the clothing for herself and her daughter. She also loved to watch movies from the 40’s and 50’s.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Richard and his wife, Margaret Pepin Maffei of Fairfield and their children, Christopher and Philip; son David, and his wife, Kelly O’Brien Maffei of Fairfield and their children, Kathleen, Nicholas and Caroline; one daughter, Lisa Maffei of San Francisco, CA; and son, Douglas and his wife, Concetta Spennato Maffei of Norwalk and their daughter, Olivia. Annmarie is also survived by nieces, Catherine Michelini of New York City and Carol Stinghen Wheeler of Mars, PA; and nephew, Ted Michelini of Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rina Stinghen Michelini; and brother, Matthew Stinghen.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Thomas Aquinas Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Annmarie’s name to the American Lung Association of CT, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108 or at www.lungusa.org or to a charity of your choice.
Dave, Kelly and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I hope as time passes you will find comfort in the loving memories of the special times you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Annemarie and all her family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can not begin to imagine what a loss to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
In Peace,
Lisa Jaser
Griffin Hospital
My deepest sympathy to your entire family during this time of sadness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave, Kelly and family,
So sorry for your loss. Know how much you are loved and supported by your family and friends. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.Joanne
DAVE AND FAMILY, THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Rick, Peggy and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Life never really prepares us for such a loss! Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all!
Rick, Dave and the Maffei family.We were very sad to learn that Mom had passed away. You have our most deepest sympathies and condolences. Mom and your entire family will be in our prayers during this most difficult time.
I just wanted to express my deepest condolances to Annmarie’s family. I had personally serviced your mom for many years, and I and the other team members at the Toal Look all cared a lot for her. She was always kind, considerate, interested in others, and a very loved and valued client. She will be missed by me and all the staff that she touched in my business.
I know she is in a loving place watching down on us all with that wonderful smile that I will never forget.
My Best to the entire Maffei family,
Cher Anderson
We are so sorry for your loss of your beloved Annie. Our thoughts are with you. All Our Love, The Hughes