Obituary of Nicole Marie Vengalli-Ferrari

Nicole Marie Vengalli-Ferrari of New Fairfield, cherished wife of Stephen N. Ferrari, died on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born in Norwalk on April 17, 1994, daughter of John and Lori Vengalli. She was a graduate of New Fairfield High School, class of 2012. Nicole then graduated from Fairfield University in 2016 with a double major in Finance and International Business. She worked as an AI Applications Plan Coordinator for IBM.

Nicole touched everyone she met with her vivacious personality and million-dollar smile. She was fiercely loyal to her family and friends.  She protected all who she loved and didn’t hesitate to help anyone in need.  There was nothing Nicole couldn’t do or wouldn’t try. She was a well-rounded academic athlete who volunteered on a regular basis.  Her motto in life was “Carpe Diem” and she truly seized the day by doing everything she enjoyed.  Stephen and Nicole loved to travel and to try adventurous activities. They were a perfect match. The two celebrated their love on their wedding day, August 20, 2021. It was the happiest day of their lives. 

In addition to her husband and parents, Nicole is survived by her brother, John and his fiancee, Vanessa; her grandmother, Anna DeSantis; her five aunts, Rose and Angela DeSantis, Cathy Lancellotti (Michael), Marie Mongero and Christina Vengalli; her in-laws, Richard and Elizabeth Ferrari, Katherine Stanley (Jack) and Melissa Strid (Timothy); as well as six nieces and nephews. 

Nicole’s family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home on Sunday, September 26th from 2-5pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Edward the Confessor Church on Monday, September 27th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the newly-formed Nicole Marie Vengalli-Ferrari Scholarship Fund. Please send donations, made payable to NFHS, with scholarship name in the memo. Checks should be sent to NFHS, 54 Gillotti Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812 attention: Barbara Schwalbe.