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Stella Fryer Obituary
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Annunziata Arico.
Stella worked at Norwich Savings Bank for many years as a Bookkeeper. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
She leaves her five children, Diana L. Thompson (Keith), Geraldine A. Fryer, Janet Fiore (William), Marie Zullo (Ronald), and Ronald Fryer (Cynthia). Stella will also be deeply missed by her six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Etta Beraducci and Josephine Arico.
Visiting hours are omitted. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. Thomas Moore Church, 87 Mystic Road, North Stonington. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's foundation (www.parkinson.org) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (PO Box 50, Memphis TN 38101-9929 or stjude.org/donatetoday) in Stella's memory.
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Cynthia Fryer
July 10, 2021
We sure did laugh so hard that night we were taking silly pictures our stomachs literally hurt. Lol
Cynthia Fryer
July 10, 2021
I love and miss you dearly mom Fryer. I will never forget our talks. Rip sweetheart. You are now dancing with the angels and your loving , handsome husband. I love you. xoxo
Marie Zullo
June 10, 2021
We laid you to rest today, Mom. May you be in peace at Dad's side without pain or fear. Love you.
Fred Souza
June 9, 2021
Dear Diana, Gerry, Janet, Marie, and Ronnie, the bond your parents shared was truly one that was not of this Earth and it didn't take long for them to be reunited. I am sorry for your loss, but at the same time, one can only take heart for them being together again. My blessings to all of you and your respective families in this time of loss--treasure your memories to sustain you. God bless you always!
Carol Burdick (formerly from N.S.)
June 9, 2021
North Stonington lost another Angel (Stella). God will her Family through the hard times. Nice children just remember all the good times with your Mother. Never forget the good people we meet along the way. N.S. that's where everyone knows your name. I lived for about 30 years their and I will never forget all the good people.
Always a friend
Carol Burdick
(formerly from N.S.)
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