"My deepest sympathy to Barbara and Ed Burns and family. May she rest in peace. "
In loving memory of
Stella Fusco
October 14, 1912 - November 30, 2011
Stella (Mirabella) Fusco, 99, of Kingston, NY, died peacefully, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at home with her family by her side. She was born October 14, 1912 in East Kingston, to the late Vincenzo and Rosina (Zarella) Mirabella.
She was married to her loving husband Mark R. Fusco who passed away in 1949.
Stella was a chef for the Flamingo Restaurant in Saugerties for over 30 years. Stella was the namesake and inspiration for Stella's Italian Restaurant in Kingston and Stella's Station in Saugerties. She had been a member of the Children of Mary and was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Kingston.
She liked to embroider and crochet. She especially loved cooking for family and friends.
Stella is survived by her daughter Barbara Burns and her husband Edward of Kingston, grandchildren, Kelly Burns, Mark Burns, Jamie Cummins and her husband Lee, Michael Burns and Katharine Burns, her great-granddaughter Lily Rose as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents she is predeceased by her siblings; Mary, Fanny, Joseph, Michael, Thomas and Adeline.
Entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser, A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave, Kingston, NY 12401, where friends may call on Sunday from 2 - 6 pm.
The funeral procession will form on Monday at 10 am at the funeral home and then proceed to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church where at 11:00 AM a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Burial will take place on Tuesday at 11am at Assumption St. Paul Cemetery in Mechanicville, NY.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice Foundation, Inc., Memorial Gift Program, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401.
Light a candle in memory of Stella at www.CarrandSonFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"Dear Barbara and family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our prayers are with you. Mike and Joanne"
"Stella created a legacy. Worked hard, taught her loved ones how to work hard and to succeed. Has a loving Family that carries her name forward in their everyday. God has Blessed Stella Mirabella.You are a spectacular woman and will remain present in many ways!xx "
"BARB, ED & FAMILY WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT SHE'LL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS. LOVE ELEANOR & HEIMO"
"I would like to send my sincere condolences to Barbara and her family on the loss of Stella - she was such an integral part of their lives and I know that her absence will leave a hole in each of their hearts. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and her family can be so proud of how they loved and cared for her. "
"Barbara, Eddie and Family, I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Stella. My heart felt sympathies goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that Stella touched many lives and will always be remembered for that. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Lisa (Groppuso) Dachenhausen"
"To Barbara and the rest of the family, we are very sorry for your loss. I know how much you all loved and cared for Stella. She will live on in your hearts. God Bless."
"Barb and family - our prayers and thoughts are with you. This is a time to celebrate her and your wonderful life with her. "
"Barbara, Ed and Family, Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. May all the nice memories you have of Stella help you through the hurt of losing her. Please know that we are thinking of you all. Sincerely, JD and Anita"