Peter J. Lacerenza, 96, Former Resident Of Stamford, Musician

MILFORD, Conn. - Peter J. Lacerenza of Milford, formerly of Stamford, died Dec. 20. He was 96.

Lacerenza was born May 22, 1918, in Stamford, to Frank and Mary Manfredi Lacerenza. He was a retired antiques refinisher who worked for William's Antique Shop in Old Greenwich for over 40 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Lacerencza was a musician who played banjo and guitar and, from 1940 to 1982, played tuba for many local concert bands and symphonies. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Stamford's Holy Name Society.

Lacerenza is survived by his son, Frank (Arlene Norko) Lacerenza of Milford; two grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; a step-grandson; and two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Lombardo of Trumbull; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa Russo Lacerenza; son Peter; parents; brother, Joseph; and sisters, Nellie, Angie, Lucy and Nettie.

Calling hours are Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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