Francis R. Vella Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 19, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Francis R. Vella in Utica, New York, born in Auburn, New York. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis R. Vella to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Salvatore "Sam" Vella and Mary Vella (Monteleone); his son Richard T. Vella; his siblings, Benedetta Crosby, Josephine M. Vella and Thomas Vella; and his parents-in-law, Emily Shrodi, Gloria and John Paul "Jack" Shrodi.
He is survived by: his wife Eleanor E. "Ellie" Shrodi; his daughter Francine E.; his son-in-law John Julian; his sons, Paul A. (Christine Vella) and Denis Vella (Rebecca Talerico); his daughter-in-law Karen Vella; his grandchildren, Emily, Erin, Evan Julian, Samantha, Nicholas, Kyle and Adam Vella; his parents-in-law, Louise A. Shrodi, Frank Armon, Lawrence and Theresa Shrodi; and his friends, Carol, Tony Carzo, Art, Jackie Jones, Ceil, Stan Hamel, Bob, Torney Roach, Frank, Ann Onorati, Pat and Joe Aiken. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
