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Anthony Stefanelli Obituary

ANTHONY V. STEFANELLI Merrillville, IN Age 76, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was a graduate of Emerson High School Class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Retired from Gary Works, U.S. Steel Co. Member of USW #1014. He then drove the Merrillville Community School Bus. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Agnes Stefanelli; brothers-in-law, Jim & Tom Vargas. Survivors: wife, Clara of 51 years; sister, Betty (John) Pearson of Crown Point; children, Janice (Kenneth) Royter of Clearwater, KS, Paula (Jesse Cruz) Stefanelli of Hobart, Laura (Michael) Hart of Decatur, IL, Daniel Stefanelli of Kouts, IN; grandchildren, Jocelyn Cruz, Larissa, Jenna Hart, Madelyne, Lauren & Jack Royter, Kyra, Kassydi, Kaden (Sobczak) Stefanelli; brother-in-law, Victor (Marti) Vargas; sisters-in-law, Dolores (Denny) Good, Virginia Kietzman. Friends may visit 2-8 p.m. Monday at Rendina Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland St, Merrillville. Prayer service 3:30 p.m. Monday. American Legion Post 100 will have a service at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Funeral service 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 11 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Church with Rev. Dennis Teles officiating. Burial Chapel Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude or SS. Peter & Paul Church.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2008.

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Matthew Kennedy

October 7, 2008

Dear Clara, Janice, Paula, Laura, Danny and family,

I am very sorry to hear the news of Anthony's passing. He was a very nice person and I alwyas enjoyed visiting with him. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

May his memory be a blessing.

Matthew

Claudia, Dave & Natalie Otero

October 6, 2008

Paula
We are sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you.

David Wilk

October 6, 2008

My condolences to your family.

October 6, 2008

things will never be the same with out uncle tony around.... he will be missed forever but loved for always... until we meet again uncle tony rest in peace love always lisa

Geri, Lorenzo, Sara and Anthony Imbesi

October 5, 2008

Dear Mrs. Stefanelli, Janice, Paula, Laura and Danny- We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Kelli Fifer

October 5, 2008

I am so sorry about your loss... You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Bryan, Kelli, Jeydan and Miley Fifer

Angie Hart

October 5, 2008

We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hart family,
Mike, Angie, Colton, and Mariah

Janet and Bob Huber

October 5, 2008

Paula, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Mike and Cindi Kietzman

October 5, 2008

Uncle Tony was great guy who always made us laugh he will be missed but never forgotten.

Apostoloff

October 5, 2008

Clara, Janice, Paula, Laura and Danny,
We are so very sorry for your loss, Anthony will be missed by all. He was a very dear long time friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Carl, Mary Ann, Diane Apostoloff

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