Maria Pisani Arpaio passed away peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, May, 25, 2021. She was 100 years old. The widow of James A. Arpaio, she is survived by her four children Kay Rizzo and Anna Maria Gentile of Florida, Marina Ekholm, South Salem, NY, and Pasquale (Pat) Arpaio, and his wife Georgene of Stamford, CT. Mara had eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Born in Naples, Italy she was a World War II War Bride. She was a longtime resident of Stamford, CT, lived in Florida for a brief time and was currently living in South Salem, NY. Maria loved to cook, listen to music and tell stories of her life experiences. Playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought Nani tremendous joy. She had a full and wonderful life.
In lieu of flowers, Mara requested donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Calling hours will take place at Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, located in Stamford, CT on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 9:15 AM to 10 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Cecilia Church, on Newfield Ave in Stamford, CT at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, located in Stamford, CT.