Anthony M. Malizia

Anthony M. Malizia, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on May 30th in Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart, FL. He was 82. His like will never be seen again.

He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Carol Colombo Malizia, to whom he was married for 31 years, his father Aniello Malizia, his mother Rose Melfi Malizia, his sister Clara Malizia DeFala, and his brother Neil “Butch” Malizia.

He was a graduate of Stamford High School’s class of 1955. A longtime resident of Darien, Anthony owned and operated Porta Door Co., Inc. formerly of Stamford, Connecticut and later in Seymour, Connecticut. A master craftsman, Tony could build, engineer, or fix just about anything.

But where Tony truly thrived was with family and friends. “Poppy,” as he was often called, had an easy going and comforting manner about him. Whether it was one of his many, many card games, or sitting out by the pool, he always made you feel welcome, as if you were part of the family and part of something special. Every person who knew him, adored him. He was truly an exceptional person with a profound ability to show love, and he will be truly missed by the many people’s lives he touched.

He is survived by his daughters Susan Malizia Smith of Newtown, CT; Diane Malizia of Oceanside, CA; his son Christopher Malizia of West Haven, CT, and 7 grandchildren: Ian, Colin, Sarah, Nicholas, Christopher, Mia, and Cara.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Darien. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. To leave an online condolence, visit www.lacerenzafh.com.