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Stella Coccia Obituary

Stella (Budnick) Coccia, 92, Gilbertsville, died May 15, 2008, in ManorCare, Pottstown.

She was the widow of Anthony D. Coccia.

Born March 1, 1916, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Xenia (Chorny) Budnick.

Stella is survived by three sons: James, widower of Eileen K. Coccia, Royersford; John A. Coccia and his wife, Romana, Pottstown; and Anthony M. Coccia and his wife, Vivian, Gilbertsville; and two daughters, Patricia Ann, wife of Andrew Gresko, Pottstown; and Jeanne, wife of Carl Knauer, Southern Pines, N.C.

Other survivors include a brother, John Budnick, Pottstown; and a sister, Olga, wife of Nicholas Hiriak, Gilbertsville.

There are 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two brothers and five sisters.

Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., 111 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on May 16, 2008.

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