Peter J. Sfreddo's Obituary
Peter J. Sfreddo, 79, of Somers, CT passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at home. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, son of the late Nelson and Mary (Clapprood) Sfreddo. Peter retired from the State of Connecticut Judicial System as a Marshal and had served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Strazza, Tonoli-Emhoff Post No. 26 American Legion, the Italian Benefit Society, and St. Edward Church. Peter owned and operated the Station Newsroom, Stafford’s answer to “Cheers”, serving up coffee and the first lottery tickets in the area. He was also widely known as a jokester, and famous for his pranks on unsuspecting friends. Peter was an avid sports Fan. He was a lifelong New York Yankee’s fan, and rooted for the UConn Huskies as a season ticket holder for over 30 years. Peter attended the 1st Championship game in 1999. Peter is survived by his son, Scott Sfreddo and his wife Kimberly; grandson, Aaron Sfreddo, his pride and joy; sister, Nancy (Sfreddo) Bennett; nephew, R. Monty Bennett; and many cousins and friends, most notably his closest friend Wayne Leander with whom he has spent countless hours, and too many shenanigans with at their winter homes in Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Valerie (Murray) Sfreddo. A calling hour will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Edward Church, 55 High St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. In 1963, the day of his graduation, Peter signed with the Minnesota Twins minor league team prior to being drafted into the Marines. In honor of his love of the game, Memorial donations may be made to The Stafford Little League, PO Box 41, Stafford, CT 06075. To leave a message of sympathy for his family, or for directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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