Stella M. Panek of Washingtonville, NY passed away on Saturday, January, 21, 2012.
Stella was born on June 27, 1929 in New York City to Francisco and Giovannina (Castalucci) DiNorchio. She worked for and retired from J.F.K. Airport as an Aircraft Cleaner, but most of all she was a very generous woman, always offering a ride to the doctors office or to take her friends shopping that were in need. Stella loved to cook and take care of her family; she was a true caregiver and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her loving daughter, Julie Harris and her husband, Al and her beloved brother, Joseph DiNorchio. Stella was predeceased by her beloved husband, John and brothers: Frankie, Tommy, Salvatore and Michael DiNorchio. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 8:30 p.m., also at the funeral home. Cremation Services will be private. To express your condolences online please visit: www.davidtfergusonfh.com.