Donna Ann Stamatin 55, of Norwalk, formerly of Stamford passed away peacefully at Norwalk Hospital after a brave battle with several illnesses. Born February 23, 1959 in Stamford CT, 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.
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. Calling hours will be held Monday, February 16, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Shippan's Thomas M Gallagher Funeral Home (next to the Knights of Columbus) 453 Shippan Ave Stamford. CT. Services and burial will be private.
To express on-line memories of Donna, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com
Before we had an official obituary, Caren O. had written:
Donna was born Donna Ann Stamatin in Springdale, Connecticut on February 23, 1959. Graduated Stamford High in 1977. She loved her family, friends and her dog Remy a lot but also enjoyed music, concerts, cooking, entertaining. She adored anything Christmas as it was her favorite holiday. She was lucky enough to actually see the Beatles live though I can't say where or when. Her favorite musicians were The Smithereens, The Cowsills, Cheap Trick, and Freddy Mercury though she just plain loved rock and roll and older pop. I have her current address if anyone wants to send condolence cards though I have no idea who is picking up her mail. I think she's survived by the one brother and his wife.
Click here to contact Caren for Donna's address.
Donna was a part of the Facebook Cowsill world. Donna started and ran the Cowsill Christmas card exchange for a number of years. Here's one of her cards.
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