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BORN
1953
DIED
2020
Stephen Rella Obituary
Stephen was born May 20, 1953, the son of the late Stephen E. Rella Sr. and Angelina (Cuccienello) Rella. Stephen was a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Parsippany, N.J., class of 1971. He was a longtime employee of Kane Trucking Co., where he acquired many safe driving awards.
He is survived by his children, Elizabeth, Stephen and Jesse Rella; sisters, Nancy Rella, Lucille Laden, Edith Rella and Angela Burks. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his caregiver, Rhonda Boston.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Rella; and daughter, Jennifer Rella.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA. To share condolences and photos with Stephen's family, visit his book of everlasting memories at www.nepacremation.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Andrew J. Svaby Sr.
December 15, 2021
Knew Steve from my "wild days" in Lake Parsippany, when I had my 1967 GTO, after I sold his late Dad my 1956 DeSoto! He had CDL written all over him, even when he was 14!
mike rella
February 27, 2020
edie,nancy, lucille, and angela and steve,s family. Grief can be so hard, but our loving memories of your brother, husband, father, and my cousin steve help us to cope with his recent passing. steve is in heaven now waiting until will once again will all be together Remembering you and your loved ones' today and always. love you cuz mike
lori monk
February 21, 2020
RIP
Michael Garvey
February 21, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. May your special memories of your great romance help ease your grief.
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