Cesare N. Stenta

Cesare N. Stenta 1942-2011 HAMPDEN - Cesare N. Stenta, 69, a 22 year resident of Hamp-den died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield to the late Antonio and Genevieve (Perla) Stenta and attended the former Springfield Technical High School. He was a musician, saxophone player and band leader for over 40 years with his bands, Starlites, Whispering Sands and Sounds of Music. Cesare also worked part time for Fine, Emond, and Applebaum Law Offices for many years. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Cesare A. Stenta on May 18, 2010. Cesare is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Joyce E. (Pierce) Stenta of Hampden, his loving daughter, Mary Jo Stenta and her friend, Parrish "Stretch" Emmens also of Hampden, three sisters, Anna Cousins and her husband, Leonard of Hampden, Rosemary Fettes of Westfield and Susie Miller and her husband Ron also of Westfield. He also leaves his grandsons, Nicholas A. Stenta and his fiancée Wendy Kirschner of Hampden and Anthony R. Stenta also of Hampden, his great granddaughter, Bella Rose Stenta and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Ceremony that will be conducted on Friday September 30th at 11AM in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 721 Tinkham Rd. Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St. East Longmeadow, MA 01028 or online for condolences at www.forastieresmithfuneralhome.com.