Nella Schillaci, 91 of Fairport, NY, sadly passed away on June 21, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 yrs Carmelo, son John and four beautiful grandchildren, Katelin, Zachary, Dylan, and Julia. Nella is preceded in death by her first son, Onofrio.
Born in 1931 in a small town in Italy as one of 8 children. She and her siblings were raised by her mother. after her father’s business was destroyed in World War II, at the age of 12. She followed her passion by obtaining a degree in dressmaking. As a dressmaker she followed her dream to the United States, leaving her family in Italy, to work for Hickey Freeman. She continued her skill as a seamstress at McCurdy’s Department store, at Eastview Mall, and later Midtown Mall. At McCurdy’s, she was recognized for her skills as a seamstress as well as her helpfulness with customers.
Besides her skills as a seamstress, Nella had a gift for cooking and baking. She made sure your plate and stomach were always filled with food and love.
Nella met her love, Carmelo, and in three months married and continued for 62 years. A true love story. She was a strong and courageous woman with a strong faith and will be missed.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Church of the Assumption, 20 East Avenue Fairport, NY 14450. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Heart Association (www.heart.org/).
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We are so sorry to hear! Always enjoyed visiting parents when we came home & talking on the phone! Our last conversation was all about our trip to Italy! How mom made the best cookies! Keep the memories close ! Bev & Tony Pulvino
Our Dearest Nella is so very missed already. I always hear her voice telling me ” you do it justa like this” when I try to make some of her delicious cookies or fresh bread. I never get it just right, though she tried hard to teach me. She was just a natural with years of experience. So many great conversations on the phone and fun visits back and forth, but not nearly enough visits.
Our hearts go out to ever faithful, Carmelo, her rock and Love of her Life; and to her whole family. Carmelo and Nella were a great inspiration in how they lived their life together as a truly supportive couple through whatever came their way. Forza e Couragio. You will never be forgotten. We Love you, always!
My prayers are with you. Nella worked with me at McCurdy’s Eastview. I was the store manager . She was wonderful.
My heart is full of thankful prayers that Nella was chosen to be in our lives for her an Carm were a model of true love and modeling marriage and parenting …forgiveness and love … I will miss our phone calls Nella …prayers for Carm and your family will be said daily.