Anthony Stella Obituary
Anthony grew up in Orange, where he attended La Purisima Catholic School and graduated from Mater Dei High School. His pursuit of knowledge led him to Cal State Fullerton, where he furthered his education and laid the groundwork for a remarkable career. Anthony became a certified Microsoft Software Engineer and dedicated over 34 years to his vocation as an information technology consultant. His expertise and analytical mind made him a respected figure in his field and among his colleagues.
A true Renaissance man, Anthony was renowned for his exceptional talents, particularly in the realm of technology. He was a genuine information technology genius, possessing an innate ability to understand and manipulate the digital world with ease. His family, coming from a musical background, instilled in him a love for the arts, and Anthony shone as the bass guitarist in a local band aptly named "Just Because." His peers affectionately nicknamed him Flea, a nod to his impressive guitar skills that echoed the prowess of the famous Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist. His musical curiosity encouraged his brother John to pursue a successful and notable career in music as well.
Anthony's interests extended beyond music and computers. He was an avid gamer, a hobby that allowed him to explore virtual worlds with the same curiosity and depth he approached all his interests. He loved watching sports on TV, especially NFL and college football, and NHL games, especially the LA Kings.
His hands were skilled in more than just strumming and typing; he was the family's go-to fixer for anything from plumbing to electrical work, flooring to car repairs. Anthony's mind worked in miraculous ways, solving problems with a blend of analytical thought and creative ingenuity.
His love for his family was immeasurable. Anthony relished the time spent with his parents, Jeanne and Joe Stella; his sisters, Mary and her husband David Monk, Teresa and her husband Jason Buelna; and his brothers, Phil and his wife Cherill Stella, John and his wife Victorya. He also held a special place in his heart for his two nephews, Gavin and Nathan, and his five nieces, Sophia, Bobbie, Alyssa, Stella and Mazzy, with whom he shared a special relationship and had a hand in shaping her young life.
An accomplished chef, Anthony's culinary skills were another avenue for his creativity. Inspired by cooking shows, he delighted in preparing sumptuous meals for his family, with his barbecue being particularly legendary-meat so tender it fell off the bone, a testament to his patience and care.
Though his nature was quiet, Anthony's presence was a calming force in the vibrant chaos of family life. He was never the cause but always a part of the joyful noise, providing balance and serenity. His intelligence, analytical prowess, and passionate soul left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Anthony Stella, II, lived a life rich with love, learning, and discovery. His legacy is one of quiet strength, unwavering courage, and the profound impact he had on those fortunate enough to know him. He will be deeply missed, but the memories he created will continue to inspire and comfort his family and friends for generations to come.
Should friends and family desire, in lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions in Anthony Stella's name to La Purisima Catholic School: https://www.lpcs.net/donate-now/
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Mazzy Stella
June 19, 2025
My Uncle Anthony will forever be one of the most central people in my life. We considered each other Father and Daughter for many years and that is something I´m very proud to share with everyone I meet, because the title Uncle really didn´t fit the true nature of our relationship.
As a kid, I would go over to his house almost every weekend to visit my dad who lived with him. His home was the only place that ever really felt like home to me, and it wouldn´t have been that way if it wasn´t for him. One of the first things my sister and I did when visiting was try to make him react in the craziest way possible, because he´s always been the fun goofy uncle. We would say something like, "Look Uncle! There´s a spider on your head!" and he would throw his hands up saying, "Oh my goodness, should I put ketchup on my head and eat it?!" It always blew our minds that he could make our craziest idea, even crazier. That was one of the best things about him, for as long as I can remember, his brain always had a completely different perspective, and it made life so much more interesting or funny. In just the childhood part of my life, he was the only person who really made me feel like I was enough, that I was worth effort and love. I have a very deep passion for making any child in my life feel valued, important, happy, and it´s because of him. Every silly voice I make, every left-field joke, every animated motion, I remember him and how happy I was.
Growing up at almost every holiday gathering, he would join all of us cousins and watch us play video games. He loved family more than anything in the world, especially all of his nieces and nephews. Nothing made him happier than making us laugh by doing something silly, I hope he knows that we felt so much of his unconditional love. He treated us like we were special because to him, we all are and everything about his actions showed us how true that was.
From my late teens to mid-twenties, I was so lucky to live with him and be by his side through everything. My first job, years in college, car, boyfriend, and so many other experiences I got to share with him. He always knew the perfect thing to say when I felt so lost, or like a failure. He would turn me back to the right path, and I would try to help him too. We did everything together. By the time he would ask me if I wanted to go with him somewhere, I was already grabbing my purse ready to go. We always had the same things we´d do when we were home too. Every morning, I would wake up and go to the living room to find him making coffee pumping his arms up saying, "Baby´s awake!" while SpongeBob was playing on the tv. I knew back then I couldn´t be more blessed, but especially now when I remember how it felt, I really think that´s what heaven feels like. He made fixing everything seem so easy, we worked on our cars, computers, and appliances pretty often. He thought paying someone was ridiculous when we can learn ourselves and have that knowledge forever. Almost everything about him was so inspiring, and he didn´t think he had any special abilities.
There will never be enough words, time, emotion, or any other physical thing in reality to explain how special he was because I think my love for him is beyond anything here. It´s taken me almost two weeks to bring myself enough strength to write and feel all of this, but I would do anything for him. I´m accepting that my life has changed and won´t be the same, but I feel at peace knowing he´ll be waiting for me and we´ll do all our same things again. His battle was hard, but I will carry every amazing thing he showed me to everyone I love, because that´s what real love looks like to me. I hope that whoever is reading this, can see at least a glimpse of the significance he had at least my life, but so many others as well.
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