Daniel DeVarti, 71, Stamford Business Owner

STAMFORD, Conn. – Daniel Robert DeVarti, a lifelong Stamford resident, died Dec. 7 at home, with his wife, Donna, at his side. He was 72.

by Lindita Lika

12/10/2012 4:30 p.m.

Born Aug. 16, 1940, he was the son of Amerigo and Blanche Coppola DeVarti. He founded DeVarti Electric Company more than 30 years ago. DeVarti served as a Eucharist minister and a lector at Sacred Heart Church.

He also served as president of the Holy Name Society and the Sacred Heart Parish Council. DeVarti was a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He most enjoyed spending time with his family.

DeVarti is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna Gallichio DeVarti; two daughters, Deborah (Brian) Gilronan of Trumbull and Dawn (Dominick) Bria of Stamford; a brother, Ralph (Tina) DeVarti of Port Chester N.Y.; two sisters, Joan Casillo of Stamford and Mildred DeVarti of California; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Joseph Casillo.

Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Bosak Funeral Home in Stamford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will be private.

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