VELLA, Giuseppe (Joe)

VELLA, Giuseppe (Joe)

Born in

San Giorgio la Molara,

Prov. Benevento, Italy,

on 25 February 1931.

Passed away in

Adelaide, South Australia

on 14 September 2024.

Aged 93 years.

Loving husband of

Teresa (deceased).

Devoted son of

Grazia and Mariano Vella,

and loving son-in-law of

Assunta and Antonio Paradiso

(all deceased).

Cherished father and father-in-law of

Mario and Josie,

Romeo and Leanne,

Rosanna and Patrick Kelly.

Adored Nonno of

Lauren and Christopher,

Joseph and Sophie,

Kristina and Joey,

Nicholas and Valeria,

Jessica and Shem,

Natasha and Anthony,

Teresa, Paula and Olivia.

Loved Bisnonno of

Enzo, Grace, Marco, Flora and Alice.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of

Marianna and Giorgio Paradiso

(both deceased),

Giorgio and Armida Vella

(both deceased),

Donatangelo (deceased) and Italia Vella,

Biagina and

Carmine (deceased) Fragnito,

Pasqualina Vella (deceased),

Giovanni and Dorina Vella

(both deceased),

Giuseppina and Alfredo Rigon

(both deceased).

Loved brother-in-law of

Antonietta and Serafino

De Ieso

(both deceased),

Giovanni and

Elisa (deceased) Paradiso,

Irma and

Francesco (deceased) Caretti,

Giorgio and Cristina Paradiso.

Dearly loved and respected

by his relatives and friends

in Australia and overseas.

Dad and Nonno,

It is difficult to find the words to tell you how much you meant to us.

Beyond everything, it was love and respect.

In everything you did, it was always for us.

In everything you said, it was always for us.

You showed us that family

meant more than anything.

Throughout your life, you told us that

we were your support.

In truth, it was your love, kindness and hard work that built the foundation of our family.

You never wanted to be a burden to anyone,

yet you burdened yourself with our needs without hesitation.

Your legacy is a family that understands love,

respect and generosity.

You were always proud of your family, yet it

was always you who made us proud.

The overwhelming messages

during this time - and,

in fact,

throughout your life -

have echoed that sentiment.

You lived a full life, well-lived and well-loved.

Forever in our hearts.

Now reunited with

your dear Teresa.

Riposi in pace.