John Anthony Forlivio, Sr. passed away on June 27, 2025. Mr. Forlivio was born on November 13, 1948 in Norwalk, CT. He was the son of the late James J. Forlivio of New Canaan and Frances I. Nicastro of Norwalk.
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Mr. Forlivio grew up in Norwalk and moved to New Canaan where he graduated from New Canaan High School in 1967. Following high school Mr. Forlivio enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for two years. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and was decorated for his actions having taken part in numerous major combat operations.
After the service, Mr. Forlivio joined the Stamford Police Department, a career that spanned nearly 37 years from 1972 until his retirement in 2008. He spent the vast majority of those years in the Major Crime Unit, which was his passion. In 1998 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned as Commander of the Major Crime Unit, a position he held for ten years until his retirement. Lt. Forlivio held an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Norwalk Community College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from UCONN, Stamford and was a graduate of the FBI National Academy. During his career with the Stamford Police Department, he received many awards and commendations, including the coveted Police Officer of the Year Award in 1984. He served as Treasurer for the Stamford Police Association and as a Board Member and Founder of the first Haitian Community Center in Stamford. Lt. Forlivio was a member of the first Honor Guard, Instructor in Criminal Investigations Stamford Police Academy and the Community Policing Entertainment Group, “Cops on the Beat”. After a brief retirement period, Mr. Forlivio returned to law enforcement in 2011 as an Investigator with the State’s Attorney’s Office in Stamford and then as an Inspector for the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District until his retirement in 2021.
As a young Stamford Police Officer, Mr. Forlivio met the love of his life, Diane “Chicatell” Forlivio. “Chickie” was from a wonderful Stamford family and the two were married in Stamford on October 8, 1977. They have two sons, John A. Forlivio, Jr. of Norwalk and Michael J. Forlivio of Stamford. Mr. Forlivio loved spending time with his family. He coached Little League Baseball in Stamford and Bambino Baseball in New Canaan and was an avid Yankee fan. He enjoyed playing golf, though he admittedly felt, he was not very good at it. He also loved music, singing and playing guitar.
Mr. Forlivio is survived by his wife, Diane, his two sons John, Jr. and Michael, his sister, Carmae Cossuto of Norwalk, his brother, James O. Forlivio of Phoenix and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Iazzi Black of Wilton.
Visitation hours will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8th, at Bosak Funeral Home & Cremation, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9th at The Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT. Burial will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park, 230 Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stamford Police Association, Stamford Hospital, Tunnel To Towers Foundation or Folds of Honor.
If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.
[This obituary appeared on Legacy.com.]