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Stella Girolamo Obituary
Old Bridge - Stella "Penny" Girolamo, 97, passed peacefully on January 22, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Stella was born in Rochester, NY on July 6,1922 to Frank and Anna Shedesky. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy in Rochester, NY. During WWII she moved to California where she was a member of the USO. She was also an original Rosie the Riveter Building bombers for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. After WWII, she moved to NYC where she pursued modeling with Barbizon. In 1951 she married Carl Girolamo. Together they raised their children in NYC. In 1978 Stella moved to New Jersey where she resided for the remained of her life.
She was a member of the Holy Rosary Society at St. Lawrence Church in Laurence Harbor, as well as, an active member of the Johnny Mathis Celebration of Friends. Stella was an avid reader and member of the Old Bridge Public Library. Some of Stella's greatest joys were walking her dogs, visiting the pool, and enjoying her favorites: coffee, cheesecake, grilled cheese, and jelly donuts.
Stella is predeceased by her parents Frank and Anna Shedesky, her siblings Mary, John, Frances, Rose, Edward, and Helen, and her beloved nephews Junior and Butch.
Surviving are her three children Jane (Ron) Williams of Richmond, VA, Carl (Anke) Girolamo of Howell, and Diane Girolamo of Old Bridge, her four grandsons Alex, Karl and wife Alissa, Kris, and Travis, and one great granddaughter Brooklynn.
A Funeral Mass will be offered, 10am, Sat., Feb 1, 2020 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 109 Laurence Pky, Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879.
Memorials may be made in Stella's name to the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, CA at MuseumofFlying.org.
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Michael Brown
January 31, 2020
Diane and family - my deepest condolences on the passing of "My Lucky Penny." Although I miss her, I am sure she now watches over you, me, and everyone who loves her. I am reminded once again how lucky I am for meeting such extraordinary people in my life, and how blessed I am just for knowing them. And I will always remember that I forever more will have my lucky Penny in my heart. God bless - Michael "Jack"
January 31, 2020
Diane, my sincere condolence to you and your family. You know how much I loved Penny. She was such a friendly person, a treasure to know and be around. You all were fortunate to have her in your lives for so many years. I will miss her bright voice and loving manner.
Gwen Kidney
Julia
January 30, 2020
Diane,
My sincere condolances on the passing of your Mother. She was such a joy to be around. I will surely miss her.
Love Julia
Anna
January 30, 2020
Diane,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Mother Penny. We know how close the two of you were. Your relationship was the kind that all Mother's and Daughter's aspire to have.
Our deepest sympathy,
Love Anna and Jim
Chris Monacelli
January 30, 2020
Dear Diane: There are some people you meet along the path of life who leave a piece of themselves in your heart. Your mom was one of those people.
I will think of you Penny everytime I read a Danielle Steele book and will lift my cup of Dunkin Donuts Coffee up to you with fond memories of the laughs and stories we shared thru the years. Love, Chris Monacelli(Esther) xo
Thomas Dambra
January 28, 2020
Dear Diane and Family,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Miss Penny was a remarkable and classy gal! Always the loving and caring friend. She will be missed by all. Until we meet again my friend. Forever in my heart.
Tom Dambra
January 26, 2020
Diane,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Penny was a wonderful woman, loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Cherish the happy memories during this time of sadness. We're all here for you.
Love,
Micaela
January 25, 2020
Diane, my deepest condolences on the loss of you mother. Ru Caruso
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