Stella Gratta, 97, beloved wife of the late Noah Chris” Gratta, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2015. Born in Meriden on June 2, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Apollonia (Orzech) Gawel. Stella retired from Pratt & Whitney as an assembler in North Haven. She was an active member at St. Stanislaus Church and was a member of The Daughters of Isabella. Stella was a very hands on and doting grandmother and great grandmother. She loved collecting antique bottles and was an astute gardener. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Cannatelli and a son Fran Gratta, both of Meriden. Nine grandchildren, Deanna Cannatelli; Allison Gratta; Stephen and Kenneth Gratta; Michael and David Gratta; Jennifer Cannata and April and Amber Gratta. Nine great grandchildren, Macario, Chris, Noah, Samantha, Brianna, Trevor, Nathan, Alexis and Hadley and many nieces and nephews. Stella was predeceased by two sons, Anthony and Stephen Gratta; two brothers Frank and Walter Gawel and a sister Julia Cwirka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in St Stanislaus Church, 82 Akron St. Meriden. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friend may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home 88 East Main St. Meriden on Monday, October 26, 2015 from 4 to 8p.m.
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Stella Gratta
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