Name: Maria Stella (Papia) Cavuoto



Life Dates: 1/2/1919 - 4/22/2005



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Pre-deceased by

Predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years Joseph Cavuoto; parents, Baldasarre Concetta Papia.



Survived by

Survived by her son David (JoAnn) Cavuoto; grandchildren, Denise Ann Cavuoto, Janeen (Chris) Henry, Dr. Wendy Nicole (fiancé John Carpenter) Cavuoto; great-grandchildren Nathan Marissa Henry; sister Mary Mayer; sister-in-law Theresa Papia; longtime family friend Carl Piccareto; several nieces and nephews.



History

Stella would best be described as a person who was organized, prepared, generous and a caregiver to family and friends. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bingo, card playing and working on word searches. Stella was a great cook, her family always desired her Italian Pudding, Meatballs and her rolled chocolate with marshmallow insides. Stella enjoyed spending time with family and friends, she especially looked forward to Christmas and New Years Eve. She was a caring grandmother, great-grandmother and a lover of the families dogs.



Donations

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 or to American Heart Association, 2113 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624 in Stella's memory.



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane, (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Stella's visitation will be Monday, April 25th, 2-4 7-9. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 26th, 10 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.



Additional Information

Stella worked as a assembler for Bausch Lomb.