Stella Josephine Zerilli

Stella Josephine Zerilli

Stella Zerilli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wasik Funeral Home - Shelby Township on Mar. 7, 2023.

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Stella Josephine Zerilli was born on December 23, 1931 to Michael and Rose Bommarito. She passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Zerilli. Dear mother of Salvatore Zerilli, Pauline (Steve) Talerico, the late Michael (Karen Zerilli-Tuttle), Rose (Paul) Nadeau, and Philip (Margaret) Zerilli. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Andrea) Zerilli, Stefanie (Jon) Wharton, Amanda Brogan, Elizabeth (Davyd) Spiridon, Anthony Zerilli, Nicholas Zerilli, and Christina Zerilli. Dear great grandmother of Michael Brogan, David Spiridon, Lucia Zerilli, Stella Spiridon, and Leo Zerilli.
Stella thoroughly loved her children, 7 grandkids, and 5 great grand kids. The time spent with them were among her most cherished moments. She also enjoyed indulging her family with delicious Sunday dinners including those famous Italian cookies!!! She will be greatly missed by us and all the lives she touched.
Visitation Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 4-8 pm with a 7 pm scripture service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd). Instate Thursday 10:30 am until 11:00 am funeral mass at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Rd. Sterling Heights.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

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Wasik Funeral Home - Shelby Township

49150 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315

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