Stanley Stroffolino Dies,
A Power In GOP Politics.

Stanley H. Stroffolino, a former state senator and state representative from Norwalk, and long a power in Republican politics here and in the state, died suddenly in Norwalk Hospital at 5:07 A.M. today after being taken ill at his home. He was 71 years old and resided at 272 Flax Hill road with his wife, the former Eva D. Oiron.
Born in Derby in 1902, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise Iacobelli Stroffolini. He lived in Norwalk 52 years.
A graduate of Columbia University, Mr. Stroffolino received a bachelor of science degree in pharmacology in 1821. He owned and operated Stanley Drug Store, on Ely avenue, for more than 40 years. At his death, he was an electrical commissioner of the South Norwalk Electrical Works. Mr. Stroffolino was a past president of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association, member of the Columbus Memorial Scholarship Fund, South Norwalk Council, Knights of Columbus, former fire commissioner, member of the Pietro Micca Lodge, Sons of Italy and the Norwalk Lodge of Elks. Public Career.
He began an eight year career as a public official when he was elected as a state representative in 1942. He was reelected to the state house in 1944. After two terms as a representative, Mr. Stroffolino ran for the state senate from what was then known as the 26th Senatorial district and was elected in 1946. he was reelected in 1948. Mr. Stroffolino ran for a second time in 1955, running on the Independent Taxpayer's ticket. He lost to freshman mayor George R. Brunjes by 2,157 votes. His third try for the post of chief executive came in 1957, running on the Republican ticket. This election saw former Mayor Freese elected with 9,953 votes to Stroffolino's 7,464. Mr. Stroffolino was endorsed by the Ward B. Republican Committee in 199 for a fourth attempt, but was defeated in a primary battle by State Rep. John Shostak.

Stroffolino Bridge
On Feb. 2, 1974, in ceremonies led by Mayor Donald J. Irwin, Mr. Stroffolino was honored when the new drawbridge over the Norwalk River at Washington street was dedicated as the Stanley H. Stroffolino Bridge. Mr. Stroffolino had been active in the passage of a bill in the General Assembly in 1949 which gave the bridge and highway 136 to the state. He had served on the roads and Bridges Commission, now known as the State Department of Transportation. The bill served to relieve the city of maintenance costs and the ultimate replacement expenditure for the new bridge. Mr. Stroffolino was "one of the great old warriors of Norwalk political history. Irwin added that "he did a lot of things for Norwalk and he'll be missed. Survivors in addition to his ware are a son, Stanley Stroffolino Jr. of Brooklyn Heights, O.; three daughters, Mrs. Sherman (Lynn) Glas of San Bernardino, Calif.; Mrs. Raymond (Delores) Guarino of Norwalk; Mrs. Alan (Sherley) Schoenhaus of Norwalk; three brothers, Arthur of Cos Cob, Fred and William of Norwalk; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Evelyn) Ewen, Mrs. John Donahue, all of Shelton; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services Saturday
Services will be held Saturday at 8:30 A.M. in the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott avenue, Norwalk, and at 9 in the St. Joseph's Church where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Columbus Memorial Scholarship Obituary contributed 27 April 2000 by Carolyn White < madoura@powersite.net >, whose husband is Mr. Stanley H. Stroffolino's grandson. Says Carolyn, "There were several brothers in politics and sisters all living in and around the Fairfield areas.
Evelyn Stroffolino Esposito, wife of Mayor Esposito, is of that family."

Editor of the Hour:

A Gentleman whom I called a friend, died yesterday. His name was Stanley Stroffolino. We were poles apart politically, but I never doubted his sincerity and his loyalty to his beliefs. His dedication to the best interests of this city, which he loved will be remembered by those of us who knew of the time and effort he gave so unstintingly.

At a time when a committee is being formed to instill a pride of Norwalk, through a program of public relations, perhaps it would be more fitting to renew our awareness of the warmth, the enthusiasm and the essential goodness of people like Stan who make up this town of ours. Stan would insist that we're not a Westport, a Darien, a New Canaan, anymore than were are a Bridgeport or a Waterbury. The singular qualiity of Norwalk is the sum of the efforts of people like Stan who passed our way.

--SID FISHMAN

STROFFOLINO __ Funeral services for Stanley Stroffolino, 71, former state representative, senator, and three-time mayoral candidate, will be held Saturday at 8:30 A.M. in the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott avenue, Norwalk, and at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph Church for a mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, West Norwalk. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Columbus Memorial Scholarship Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Hope Hose fire Co., of which he was a member, will meet at the funeral home tonight at 7:30 to pay respects.
Mr. Stroffolino was the husband of Eva D. Orion Stroffolino and resided at 272 Flax Hill road in South Norwalk. He died suddenly Tuesday in Norwalk Hospital after being taken ill at his home.