Virginia Stella, 100, of Kenosha, passed away Wednesday, October 31st, 2007, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Marano Principato, Provence of Cosenza, Italy, on October 14, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Aquelia (Chiapetta) Greco. She came to the United States through Ellis Island as a child, making her home in Kenosha. She attended the schools of Kenosha. On February 21, 1925, she married Jasper Stella at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. They were married for 77 years. He passed away October 1, 2002. Virginia was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and the Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her two sons, Frank S. (Marilyn) Stella and Donald A. (Joyce) Stella, both of Kenosha; four grandchildren, Richard (Marie) Stella, Gary Stella, Michelle (Pete) Lyons, and Amy (Mark Cox) Stella; and five great-grandchildren, Vincent, Nicholas and Bridget Stella, and Sydney and Andrew Lyons. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Asunta Molinaro, Carmella Vite, and Maria Fata, and a brother, Anthony Greco. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 am. Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Friday evening at Proko Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Virginia's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Dear Frank, Marilyn, Donnie, Joyce and families,I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Virginia's death, hopefully she died peacefully. I was so amazed to see her 100th B.D. last month and then I thought about how many generations she and Uncle Gasper lived through. She was my dad's aunt, my great aunt, my children's great-great aunt and my grandchildren's great-great-great aunt! She was always very kind and loving to me as I grew up in the neighborhood. Years later, whenever I saw her, she'd always remember me; they both will always be missed but remain in my heart.
Rachael
December 29, 2009
Don and Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Stewart Jr.
November 4, 2007
Our prayers are with you and your family Don. As always, we are here if you need us...John & Diana Stewart
Marie and Claudette Johnston
November 3, 2007
Dear Don,Joyce and families, We were so sorry to hear about your mom Don. We just read about her turning 100. The birthday card we sent came back because I put her home address on it.My grandma Misurelli/Smaniotto reach 100 too. We miss you and the neighborhood. You are all in our prayers and thoughts at this time. Sincerely, Marie and Claudette Johnston
Anne McMahon Karch
November 2, 2007
Dear Rick and Marie and Stella Family, My condolences on the loss of your grandmother. What a wonderful long life!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Anne and family
Don and Ron Patitucci
November 2, 2007
Dear Don and Joyce,Our cousin Ellen called to tell me of Don's mothers passing. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. When I had talked to Ellen a few days ago she told me of her 100 th birthday. We so appreciated your kindness shown to us during our mothers funeral. Please give our condolences to your family.