Margaret B. Stanzione, a resident of Denver who spent her final days in Boulder, died peacefully on October 13, 2026. She was 96 years old. Her children were by her side during her passing.
Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to Cecelia and Clifford Goldy, Stanzione attended Seton Hill College before beginning a long journey with her husband. In 1955, she married John A. Stanzione, a petroleum engineer. Their professional and personal lives led them across the country, including stops in West Texas, New Mexico, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Louisiana, before they ultimately settled in Denver.
Throughout their moves, Stanzione focused on creating a warm household and securing quality education for their five children. She was known for forging lifelong friendships in every community she inhabited. Her family described her as a skilled cook and gardener who served as a primary source of support for her offspring.
Stanzione was particularly fond of gathering people around a large table for meals. She initiated every dinner with a toast, making sure to maintain eye contact with each guest as glasses clinked. Her interests extended beyond the kitchen to include reading, travel, and hiking with the Colorado Mountain Club. She also enjoyed tending to her rose garden and watching films at the local Chez Artiste theater.
A familiar presence in the community, Stanzione was often seen at Bonnie Brae Ice Cream. She was an active supporter of women's rights and contributed to various charitable causes, with a particular focus on environmental, women's, and social justice organizations.
She is survived by her five children: Cecelia Cotton, who is married to Gerry; Frances Stanzione; Tony Stanzione, who is married to Jenny Burrill; Vincent Stanzione; and Charles Stanzione, who is married to Julie Frieder. She is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Stanzione was preceded in death by her husband, John, her parents, and her siblings. The family has expressed gratitude to Boulder Sunrise Senior Living for their compassionate care during her final period.
A family burial service is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a favorite charity, reflecting Stanzione's broad support for multiple causes.
