Gaetano Stefanelli

Gaetano Stefanelli passed away on December 4, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Gaetano, of Eagleville PA, was a longtime member of Visitation BVM Church and the Holy Saviour
Club. Gaetano was a retired Cabinet Maker and was a member of the Mill Cabinet Union 252.

He enjoyed listening to his Italian music, relaxing in the sunshine and tending to his vegetable garden.
His greatest pleasure and pride was his family. He was born in Teora, Italy on July 16, 1930 and was the beloved son of Giuseppe and Rosa (Sibilia) Stefanelli. At the age of 18 he traveled to nearby
Montella where he met his future in-law family. He quickly fell in love with the “boss's” young daughter, but then traveled to Caracus, Venezuela for work.

Five long years later he returned to Montella and married his one and only true love Elena (Palatucci)
Stefanelli with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. He is survived by his son Giuseppe “Joseph”
Stefenelli (Pam) and his daughter Rosanna and son-in-law Steven Natale.

Also survived by eight grandchildren, Steven Natale, Jr. (Amanda), Joseph Stefanelli, Dominic
Stefanelli, Nicholas Natale, Gabrielle Stefanelli, Gerard Natale, Sofia Natale and Joshua Stefanelli
(Heather), five great grand-daughters, Malia, Dakota, Elliana, Evelina and Jiovana, brothers Giuseppe
and Gerardino Stefanelli and two sister Nicoletta Melillo and Valeria Cordasco in Italy and Switzerland.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, December 9, from 11 AM – 12 Noon at
Visitation BVM Church, Trooper, PA
Funeral mass will follow at 12 Noon. Entombment will be in Saint Patrick Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Holy Saviour Club, 436 E Main Street,
Norristown.
Funeral arrangements in the care of Volpe

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