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Eleanor Stella Obituary
Born in 1923, to the late Anna Haman and Herman Stockman, Eleanor was one of nine children.
Eleanor grew up in Meriden. She married Charles Stella in 1946. Eleanor & Charles resided in the Meriden-Wallingford area until retirement when they moved to Port Charlotte, FL. Eleanor and Charles were married for 61 years until his passing in 2007. Upon Charles' passing Eleanor returned to Connecticut.
Eleanor enjoyed many things during her long life such as traveling, social gatherings, church, crafting and bingo.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter Geraldine Vitale, son Kenneth Stella, her sister Hilda Papandrea, her grandchildren Lisa Bath, Ranae DePalma, Donna Poggio, and her great grandchildren Nolan, Charlston and Vincent and several nieces and nephews.
Eleanor's life will be celebrated privately with immediate family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gary Gallucci
July 23, 2022
Gerry, So many years have passed but the memory of your mother has never left me. Her friendship and kindness will always be remembered. May she rest in the peace she so much deserves.
Estelle Anderson
March 31, 2021
I will surely miss Eleanor's heartwarming smile and cheerful personality. She had a kind and generous heart. I still have the bookcover she sewed for me and I will treasure it always and remember her with joy whenever I use it.
I wish to express my sincerest condolences to the family for their heartbreaking loss.
Shelby Carroll Dunbar
February 28, 2021
Gerry, I have been trying to find you for years, and I’m sorry it took a sadness like this to do so. My sympathy to you and the family. I remember your Mom was always so proud of you kids! What a wonderful thing to know.
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