Stella M. LaVecchia

April 29, 1920 - February 3, 2021

Stella M. LaVecchia, 100, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Upstate University Hospital surrounded by her daughter and grandson. Born in Calabria, Italy, Stella came to the United States in 1928, arriving at Ellis Island, eventually resided in Syracuse. She retired as the Owner/Operator of Stella’s Beauty and Electrolysis Shop in Fulton for 35 years. She was also a former employee of Nestle Chocolate Factory and Woolen Mill in Fulton. Because of her strong work ethic, Stella was known as a hard worker throughout. A devout catholic, she was a longtime communicant of Holy Family Church. Stella loved to cook, bake, and sew, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her daughter, Theresa (Vito) Ancona; son-in-law, Robert Matrone; and brother-in-law, Joseph Sagneri. Stella is survived by her daughter, Patricia Matrone of Syracuse; sister, Frances Sagneri of Liverpool; brother, Thomas (Lorena) LaVecchia of FL; eight grandchildren, Anthony Shortt, Joseph (Karla) Shortt, Maria (Jeff) Mercer, Peter (Beth) Ancona, Vito (Jessica) Ancona, Michael (Annette) Ancona, Bobby Matrone, and Anthony Matrone; 12 great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 10th, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at FARONE & SON Inc Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 10th, 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 12:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.