Nicholas S.     Tamburri

Nicholas S. Tamburri, 93, of Danbury, died June 2 at Mediplex Health Care Center. He was the husband of Helen (Johnson) Tamburri.

He was born in Stamford, June 1, 1910, son of the late Anunziato and Concetta Tamburri.

Mr Tamburri was an accountant/restaurateur who established the Yankee Drover Inn in Newtown in February of 1952. During the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, with brothers William and Gene Tamburri, now deceased, he founded The Early American Inns Company, operating several inns in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

During the 1960s, Mr Tamburri also owned and operated The General Putnam Inn of Norwalk and The Steak Barn of Ridgefield. The Yankee Peddler and The Yankee Drover became prototypes, in the 1960s, for today’s changing tastes in fine dining.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert Tamburri of Danbury; a daughter, Judith Larson of Brookfield; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson, William P. Tamburri.

Private funeral services and burial in St John Cemetery will take place at the direction of the family. There are no calling hours.

The Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.

The Newtown Bee        June 6, 2003