Charles John Stella

Colonie - Charles John Stella entered eternal life March 3, 2019. Born June 25, 1927 to the late Charles Joseph and Frances Cassera Stella. He was a U.S. Navy, World War II veteran and served for four years, attaining the rank of Seaman Second Class. He served aboard the USS Honolulu (CL 48) and on his beloved USS Juneau (CL 119). He was a gifted musician and played in various Navy bands. He was a member of the Jack Dugan Band and the Fort Crailo Yankee Doodle Band for many years. He was a Life Member of the Albany Musicians Union, Local 14. He belonged to the American Legion for sixty seven years and was a member of the Joseph Zaloga Post 1520. Mr. Stella served his community in many fields. He was a Life Member of the West Albany Fire Company #2, rising through the ranks and becoming an elected Fire Commissioner of the West Albany Fire District. He was a member of the West Albany Ambulance Squad. He had a rewarding career with the General Electric Company, in Schenectady, for thirty-seven years, as a Senior Designer, in Plant Engineering. Mr. Stella was a merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America. His family was always the epicenter of his life and he loved every family gathering and especially his vacations to Cape Cod. Charles is survived by his dear wife of over sixty seven years Jean Mooney Stella. By his sons Steven (Marjorie), Mark (Andrea), Brian, Thomas Stella; daughters Patricia Fleury (late Dale), Pamela Stella (Scott Miller) & Lisa Smith; grandchildren Rosemary, Charles, III, Laura Stella, Jean Rock, Brian Stella, Tyler & Wyatt Smith, Victoria Fleury; great grandchildren Meadow, Landon & Melody Stella & Oliver Smith; Sister-in-law Bea Mooney; nephews John Ray, James & Joseph Mooney, William Hennings, Jay Homicz ; nieces Linda Hull, Karen Girard, Deborah & Linda Hennings. He was predeceased by sister Joann Hennings, nephews Richard & Bradwell Mooney & niece Barbara Homicz. The family would like to thank the A -unit staff at the Albany County Nursing Home for their tender loving care for Charles. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Charles’s family Wednesday March 6, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home located at 208 N. Allen Street Albany, NY. Funeral Service Thursday March 7, 2019 9:45 from the funeral home thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am. The Rite of Committal will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, NY. To leave the family a message, obtain directions, light a candle or view other helpful services please visit www.LGfuneralhome.com

Charles John Stella

June 25, 1927 - March 3, 2019