Sylvana Maria Stewart

Sylvana Maria Pellegrini Stewart, 93, formerly of Havelock, passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018. Born in Rome, Italy in 1925, Sylvana met the love of her life, Joseph Grant Stewart, during World War II. Following the war, they were married and settled in North Carolina where they eventually made Havelock their home. Together, they owned and operated The Italian Chef restaurant for nearly thirty years. She attended St. Christopher's Episcopal Church for many years but following the passing of Joe she began attending St. Timothy Lutheran Church with friends. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her two sons, Terry Stewart (Phyllis) of Kernersville and Larry Stewart (Julie) of Cary; and a grandson, Grant Stewart (Rachel).

The family will recieve friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19th at Cotten Funeral Home, followed by the service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to benefit Alzheimer's research by making a gift to the Dementia Association of N.C., 9131 Anson Way, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27615.