Stella Brunetto

May 2, 1927 - April 20, 2024

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Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, "A Life Celebration Home"

38 State Highway 31

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-3311 |

Friday 4/26, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

cemetery

St. Magdalen Cemetery & Mausoleum

North Main Street

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-2922 |

Saturday 4/27, 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm

mass

Our Lady of Victories Parish

1007 Route 519

Frenchtown, NJ 08822

Saturday 4/27, 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Everyone is kindly asked to meet directly at the church on Saturday morning beginning at 10:45 a.m. and to follow the instructions of the Wright & Ford Care Team Family Ambassadors regarding parking.

Stella Brunetto, age 96 years, longtime resident of Delaware Township, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ.

Stella was born in Detroit, MI, May 2, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Mariantonia Mannino and Pietro Cucinella.

Marrying the love of her life, Anthony Brunetto on September 7, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, the couple raised their family and lived there until 1993. Having spent many happy times over the years visiting the Ringoes, NJ, area where many of Stella’s maternal aunts and uncles lived, they decided to move over the bridge to New Jersey to be closer to family. Settling in Delaware Township, the couple created a place for the next generations to make many happy memories and Stella became a true matriarch of her growing family.

One of Stella’s great joys was gardening, and her home was known to have many beautiful flowers and bushes that she tended to with love and perfection. This enjoyment was eclipsed only by visiting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, where she would tell them stories about her Italian heritage and cuisine. She was a tremendous cook, and the table was a place where many laughs were had and the meaning of family was cemented in the hearts of all at the table.

In Matthew 25:23 it is written:His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ Stella lived a live of love and compassion, and though she will be missed, her legacy of being a kind and compassionate woman who always put family at the core of all she did, will forever be an inspiration until we are reunited with her once again.

Surviving are her sister, Josie Maltese; her uncle, Anthony Mannino; her four children and their spouses, Jerry and Ariane Brunetto, Nancy and Louis Maresca, Peter and Diana Brunetto, and John and Catherine Brunetto; six grandchildren, Anthony, Christina, Louis, Anthony, Catherine, and Cassandra; twelve great grandchildren; several extended family members; and many dear friends made throughout her time in this world.

Stella will lie in repose on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Msgr. David I. Fulton will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Victories Church, 1007 County Road 519, Baptistown, NJ (Kingwood Township or Frenchtown for GPS). Everyone is kindly asked to meet directly at the church on Saturday morning beginning at 10:45 a.m. and to follow the instructions of the Wright & Ford Care Team Family Ambassadors regarding parking.

Following Mass, Stella will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Anthony, at St. Magdalen Mausoleum, North Main Street, Flemington, NJ, and to which all are welcome.

You are encouraged to visit Stella’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

Memorial contributions in her honor and memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, via mail to 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, or online by clicking HERE.

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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”

Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, "A Life Celebration Home"

38 State Highway 31

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-3311 | Map

Friday 4/26, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. Magdalen Cemetery & Mausoleum

North Main Street

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-2922 | Map

Saturday 4/27, 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm

Our Lady of Victories Parish

1007 Route 519

Frenchtown, NJ 08822

Map

Saturday 4/27, 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Stella Brunetto, age 96 years, longtime resident of Delaware Township, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ. Stella was born in Detroit, MI, May 2, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Mariantonia Mannino and Pietro Cucinella. Marrying the love of her life, Anthony Brunetto on SeptemberContinue Reading

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Prays for the family. It is sad when we lose a loved one. Many years ago I lived next door on Rt12. Stella and Tony were great neighbours. My daughter Jacguie loved Tony. I am always sad when someone from the past shows up in the newspaper, but it brings back many happy memories. Janis (Hall) Brennan

I will be missing our coffee breaks,Rest in peace.Johanna

Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Stella Brunetto by Johanna. Send Flowers

Stella will be missed. I remember her homemade Sunday tomato sauce that she made from fresh tomatoes each year. She made enough for every Sunday of the year. I loved going across the street as a kid and eating a delishous bowl of pasta and meatballs and spare ribs. I have never had better sauce!!!!

My condolences to all your family. Always enjoyed our family visits with Aunt Stella, Uncle Tony and the rest of the family... have many very happy memories of those times with all of us together. Aunt Stella, I know you are with my mom (your sister, Sarah) now, but you both will always be missed here. You were two strong women alike in many ways. Rest in peace, Aunt Stella!

I am sadden by this news. We met Stella from doing lawn care. Every cut she was waiting to greet us talk a little and as a family owned business our grandchildren and children got to know Stella very well. It was always nice when we went to mow for the little chats and helping her keep her yard beautiful. She was a small lady with a very big heart and smile. We drove by last week and this week and it is not the same not having her on our schedule. She was our family. We looked out for her and if she was not home when we came I would text Nancy to see if she was okay. She is a part of our lives and god brought us together. And for ever we are blessed for that. Prayers for the family!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Rest in peace mom. Love you always

Ocean Breeze Spray was purchased for the family of Stella Brunetto by Love Peter and Diana. Send Flowers

You will be missed grandma, great-grandma.

Sweet Sincerity was purchased for the family of Stella Brunetto by Love, Cassandra and Davion. Send Flowers

A tree was also planted in memory of Stella Brunetto

I have many good memories of my sister Stella. Our phone conversations, talking about all the old days and laughing about them. She will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet was purchased for the family of Stella Brunetto by Anonymous. Send Flowers

A tree was also planted in memory of Stella Brunetto

Please accept my deepest condolences on this sad occasion and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you strength at this time of great sorrow and grief.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.