David C. Stampfl, age 56, beloved husband of Geraldine M. “Suzy” Gillen of Southbury died unexpectedly Thursday May 5, 2011 at Waterbury Hospital. He was born August 13, 1954 a son of the late Dr. Adolph J. and Patricia A. (Carlin) Stampfl. Dave grew up on Long Island and was a graduate of Biscayne College in Miami, Florida. He then attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York graduating in 1979. Dave was a Master Chef and was currently employed at the Newtown Country Club. A resident of Southbury the past 7 years, he previously worked and lived in Key Largo, Florida. In addition to being an excellent chef, Dave was a “Techie” and could set up and operate the most sophisticated of today’s modern electronics. He was a rabid New York Yankees fan. Dave and the food he cooked will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife Suzy, Dave is survived by 2 sisters, Marianne Wimmer and her husband Robert of Eastport, Long Island and Elizabeth Stampfl and her life partner Michele of Shelburne, Vermont; 3 nieces, Megan, Kelley, and Karen; a great niece, Madison and a great nephew, Jake. Dave is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, William and Geraldine Gillen, 4 sisters-in-law, Maureen Gillen, Sheila Gillen Gross, Patty Gillen McQuail, and Bernadette Addessi; a brother-in-law, Kevin Gillen and all of their families. He will be missed by his cat “Bubbles”
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown on Wednesday May 11, 2011 at 10:00am. Interment will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu flowers contributions to the American Heart Association www.americanheart.org will be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

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