Josephine Stella Obituary

Stella, Josephine C. Josephine C. Stella, 74, a retired secretary, of Las Vegas, passed away March 1, 2012. She was born October 19, 1937 in Chicago and was a 20-year resident of Nevada. Josephine married her soulmate and the love of her life, Vito Stella, October 6, 1957, in Chicago. Josephine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Vito Stella; brother, Joseph Rizzo; sisters, Angeline Juivingo and Marie Nelson; beloved aunt, Dee Turano; and parents, Thomas and Josephine Priola. Josephine was a dear mother to her sons, Jerry V., Thomas (Pamela) and Luke. She is also survived by her grandson, Alex Stella; brothers, Felix (Doris) Priola and Anthony (Loretta) Priola; sister-in-law, Angela and her husband William Melchiore; dear aunt, RoseMarie DiPinto; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 at Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Avenue Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.