STIGLIANI, Anthony 1909-2006

STIGLIANI, CARUSO, ROMANELLO, SULLO

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 9/26/2013 at 23:58:09

Anthony Stigliani, a former longtime resident of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on August 19, 2006 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was 96 years old and died of natural causes. Born on November 26, 1909 in Sannicandro Garganico, Italy, he was the son of the late Nicola Stigliani and Lucia Caruso Stigliani. He immigrated to the United States in 1927 and lived in Stamford for 66 years before moving to Vienna, Austria briefly, and then permanently to Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1994.

Mr. Stigliani married Sadie (Romanello) Stigliani on April 26, 1941 in Port Chester, New York. She passed away on November 6, 1968. He served in World War II as a carpenter's mate in the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion (Sea Bees). A renowned cabinetmaker, he was dedicated to the craft he learned as a boy in Italy in the 1920s and continued to practice into the 21st century. For many years in Stamford he owned his own shop that specialized in the restoration and reproduction of antique furniture, particularly in the 18th century British Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. In retirement in Cedar Falls, he continued to make fine furniture, mainly for friends and relatives. He leaves a legacy in his creations in wood.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a brother Michael Stigliani, sister Costantina Stigliani Sullo, and a sister (Luigina), brother (Luigi), and sister (Luigina) who died in childhood.

He is survived by two sons: Nicholas A. Stigliani (Patricia) of Falls Church, Virginia; and William M. Stigliani (Marie) of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and seven grandchildren: Marisa, Christina, Claire, Emilie, Catarina, Anthony, and Vincent.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Western Home Communities, 420 E. 11th St., Cedar Falls, IA. 50613

[Source: Richardson Funeral Home]

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