Dena C. Vanech, longtime resident of Old Greenwich, CT, passed away on March 12, 2025. She was 97 years old. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Nicholas V. Vanech and her brother, William Karas.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dena was the daughter of Mary and Nicholas Karas. She attended Lynbrook High School. Dena was employed at Progressive Grocer Magazine and worked as a switchboard operator.
She was a member of the Church of the Archangels. She enjoyed singing in the choir. She was passionate about music, travel, fashion and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her children, Basil (Terri) of Greenwich, Dean (Denise) of New Vernon, and Marianne (Denise) of West Simsbury. Dena is also survived by her grandchildren, Christina (James), Nicholas, Catherine (Geoffery), Alexis, Delaney, and her great-grandchildren, Maeve, Lea, and Elijah. Her five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren were her greatest source of happiness.
A visitation for Dena will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM at Church of the Archangels, 1527 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06905. Funeral will occur Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Church of the Archangels, 1527 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06905. A graveside service will occur Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Putnam Cemetery located at 35 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ladies Philoptochos Society c/o Church of The Archangels located at 1527 Bedford St. Stamford, CT 06905.
