Stella Morelli-Garzoli

Stella Morelli-Garzoli - Passed away on May 11, 2008 in Penngrove. Devoted wife of the late Charles R. Garzoli, Sr. Beloved mother of Clarence R. Garzoli (Gloria) of Forestville and Carlsbad and Charles R. Garzoli, Jr. (Maria) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Vincent P. Garzoli of Santa Clarita and Trevor C. Garzoli (Brooke) of Penngrove. Cherished great-grandmother of Stella Garzoli and Katje Garzoli. Loving sister of Aurora Braga of Valley Ford and the late Louise Hogan, Theresa Sciallo, John "Bap""" Morelli, and Elizabeth Perry. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. "" Age: 100 years. A Longtime Member of: Pocahontas Lodge, Druids, and the Native Daughters of the Golden West. Stella was born to Erminia and Joseph Morelli on June 3, 1907 in Occidental. She graduated from Analy High School in Sebastopol and received her teaching credential from SF State Teachers in 1928. Shortly after, she married Charles Garzoli and they enjoyed 69 years of marriage. Together, they owned and operated sheep and chicken ranches before beginning a dairy ranch in W. Marin Co., until retiring in 1974. Loving the outdoors, Stella often hunted with Charles. She also enjoyed trying her luck at casinos and playing slot tournaments. Above all else, Stella loved her family, keeping an open door policy for anyone who wanted to drop by.