Stella Servilla

Stella Servilla was born to immigrant parents in 1929; her first language was Polish. She loved all dancing, but especially the polka. She remained staunchly loyal to all that was Polish, including the Polish food that she loved (but didn’t really cook!)

In her younger years Stella was a talented seamstress sewing many things for herself and her children including prom dresses, shirts, dresses, and the quilts which she passed on.

She had a joy of life that was contagious, making her popular at parties, dances, on the cruises she adored, and in the casinos she found so exciting.

One of Stella’s best qualities was her resiliency: no matter what hardships or heartaches she faced, she bounced back and looked forward and found joy in her life. She was stubborn and fiercely independent to the end, refused help when she believed she could do herself whatever task it was.

She maintained impressive computer skills, playing pinochle with partners from around the world, many word games on her iPad, and texted frequently.

Stella passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She spent many decades in Florida in her beloved community of Pine Ridge South IV, which also brought three of her daughters to Florida. Stella was the widow of Gene Servilla, and predeceased by her loving partner of years, Burt Spitzer. She was also predeceased by her son, Frank Sovinee, Jr. and granddaughter, Adrienne Sovinee.

Stella leaves four daughters, Deborah Sovinee (George Dyroff), Michele Whalen (Glenn), Francine Sovinee (partner Paul Iserief), and Patrice Sovinee. She leaves behind grandchildren Corey Whalen (Natasha), Chloe Sovinee-Dyroff, Marykate Mason (Chris), and Kylie Whalen, and great grandchildren Addison, Connor, Collin, Rilynn, and Madelyn.

A memorial mass will be in Florida at a future date. Services will be held in New Jersey and interment will be at William Doyle Veterans Cemetery in New Jersey.