Obituary of JAMES P. MANCUSI

James P. Mancusi, Sr., 99, a lifelong Stamford resident passed away on August 8, 2014. Born on November 3, 1914, the son of the late Pietro and Isabella (LaGuardia) Mancusi. He is predeceased by his wife, Emma (Ranhousky) Mancusi, his son, James P. Mancusi, Jr. and brothers, Leonard Mancusi, Peter Mancusi and sister, Jean Zamfino. James is survived by his daughter-in-law, Anita Mancusi and grandchildren, Katie Josephsen and Jimmy Mancusi. He also leaves behind 3 great grandchildren, Emily, Adrienne and Abigail. James always said "The first 100 years are the hardest." Relatives and friends may call at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. A prayer service will be conducted at the funeral home at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien, CT. To leave a condolence visit www.lacerenzafuneralhome.com