tella Marie Cohen was born September 2, 1927, to John and Esther Cotroneo in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She moved to Tampa in 1990 from Brooklyn, New York. Stella passed away December 22, 2016, at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Irving, and son Gary.
Family
She is survived by her daughter Linda (Frank) Cohen-Carosella; sister Dollie DeSanto; Ericka Ciancarelli who was a fiance to Gary; grandchildren, Michael (Kimberly) Crocco, Gregory Crocco, Larissa Crocco, Randy (Becky) Cohen, Rayna (Jon) Brasier, Garrison Cohen; great-grandchildren Grant, Michael, Brynn, Zariah, Cade, Paige, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial Service
A memorial mass to honor the life of Stella Cohen is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa. A graveside service is to follow at Florida National Cemetery at 1:00 pm in Bushnell, Florida where Stella will be buried next to her husband, Irving, a WWII veteran. Guests planning on attending should plan to arrive at 12:30 pm.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign her guestbook below.
My deepest condolences goes out to Stella’s family.she is with her beloved husband and son. She is flying with the angels watching over her family. Linda, she lives on in you!
Nanny, thank you for teaching me everything you could have, for being a great role model and helping my mom raise me into the young lady I am today. Although you are gone you will never be forgotten. I love you with all my heart.
My deepest condolences to Linda and family..May the perpetual light shine upon her May she rest in peace Amen
Losing a parent is one of the hardest events we can have in our short life on earth. In your case the first thing you saw, when you were born, was your mom’s beautiful face, and the last your mom saw was your beautiful face. Your mother and father will always live in you, never forget that love.
To Linda, Michael, Greg and Larissa
Stella lived a very fulfilling life surrounded by the love of her family. Life has to go on, but your beautiful memories of her and the love she had for you will stay in your hearts forever.
Linda there are no words that will comfort you. Losing a mom is the hardest thing to go through. Aunt Stella had a good life. I will never forget her so many childhood memories. Your an Angel now Aunt Stella flying high, but I’m sure your watching over. I’m sure you met up with my mom, and once again you two are together again. Rest in peace Aunt Stella…love you…forever in my heart. Donna
Sincere condolences to Linda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult times. Love, Nilda and Ray Werner
The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle
warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes
on in sweet refrains…
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
Thank you for being a part of my life for the past four seasons.
Condolences to the family for the void she has left. She no longer feels pain or heartache. God bless you all.