Faith P. Markovich

Faith Patricia Markovich, 75, a life-long resident of Stamford passed away peacefully with her loving husband Joseph J. Markovich at her side on Thursday, August 31, 2023. This followed a brief but courageous bout with cancer. She was born on April 25, 1948 to the late Urban and Catherine (Gallant) Coughlin and was the middle child of a brood of 13. She was insightfully named “Faith” because she always had and lived it. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, especially those in need of a listening ear, a tender heart, or the last dollar she had at the bottom of her purse. Five called her “mom” because she was theirs, but many more called her that because they were family by choice. Dozens of children called her “Meme” despite her having only four grandchildren of her own. Many have grown to adulthood and she was always excited to hear about their successes. She was a groundbreaker, becoming the first female state level leader of any fraternal organization (Faith was elected State President of the Connecticut State Aerie, F. O. E. in June of 2001). Faith was subsequently appointed New England Region President in 2009 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT). She spent many years devoting her time to the Fraternal Order of Eagles in many leadership capacities, spending the bulk of her time organizing events to raise money for charitable organizations. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by: sisters baby Cathleen, Loretta (Sissy) and MaryEllen, and brothers Thomas, Patrick, and Michael. In addition to her husband Joe she leaves behind a family who loved her fiercely including her daughter Tracy (Paul) Vodola, sons Tony (Christina) Fauci, Paul (Stacey) Markovich, Michael Fauci, and Adam Fauci, her cherished grandchildren Katie and Kelly Vodola and Xander and Jace Markovich, siblings Beverly Ogershok, Steve Coughlin (Diana), Kathy Stover (Walt), Reenie Marsden (Bob), Claire Comber, Bobby Coughlin, Susan Meagher (James); as well by so many nieces, nephews, and cousins and extended family who adored her wit and happy go lucky attitude. Her family would like to thank the incredible staff at Stamford Hospital who cared so lovingly for her during her struggle, as well as the dedication of her lifelong friend Bunny Sempey who provided the best support in so many ways during this worst of times. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Faith’s name to: F.O.E. #588-Diabetes Fund or to the F. O. E.# 588- Cancer Fund (Bennett Cancer Center), 6 Mott Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850. Faith’s family will receive relatives and friends at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford on Thursday, September 7th from 4pm - 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 8th at 10am, at St. Mary’s Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford followed by interment at St. John’s Cemetery, 25 Camp Avenue, Darien. If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family online, please sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome

Faith P. Markovich

April 25, 1948 - August 31, 2023