Jean M. Stella

June 27, 1930 - November 21, 2021

West Albany- Jean M. Stella, 91, Entered Eternal Life Sunday, November 21,2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, NY to the late Philip and Mary Bradley Mooney. Jean was the 1st female Fire Commissioner of the West Albany Fire Department and was Past President of West Albany Fire Department #2 Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to the fire department Jean was a member of the Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520 Ladies Auxiliary. Jean worked as the NYNEX Northeast Business Systems Manager for years. Jean was an avid reader of almost anything especially history books. She had a love for computer games, traveling with her husband and her annual family trip to Cape Cod. Jean was willing to lend anyone a helping hand. But above all she loved her family and spending time with them. In addition to her parents Jean was predeceased by her husband of over 67 years Charles J. Stella; her siblings Harry, Edward, Richard Mooney and Katherine Dwyer. Jean is survived by her children Patricia Fleury, Steven (Marjorie)Stella, Pamela Stella (Scott Miller) Mark (Andrea)Stella, Brian Stella, Lisa Smith & Thomas Stella; grandchildren Victoria Fleury, RosemaryStella, Charles Stella II, Laura Stella, Jean Rock, Brian Stella, Tyler & Wyatt Smith; great grandchildren Meadow Stella, Landon and Melody Schaming, Oliver and Wesley Smith ; her nephew John Ray; also, several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Church 607 Central Ave. (Rev John J. Bradley Way) Albany, NY 12206 at 10:30 am where her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow the Mass in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, NY. There will be no public visitation. A Celebration of life will also be held at a future date. To leave a message for the family or view other helpful services please visit www.lgfuneralhome.com.