Ernestine Stuppiello, 94, of Tinton Falls, formerly of Ramsey and West Paterson, passed away peacefully Nov. 29. Born in Paterson to Theresa and James Del Monico, she married Leo Stuppiello, the love of her life, in 1943 and together they raised their three children, John, Leona and Linda.
Her life was filled with travel, family and friends. She was active throughout her life in her community and served as president of the West Paterson Women’s Club from 1969-1971. She and her husband Leo opened Empress Travel in Middletown in 1975. She traveled extensively and owned homes in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Boynton Beach, Florida and Belmar. She loved the sun and the beach.
Ernestine was predeceased by her loving husband Leo and her brothers, Sam, Joseph and Victor Del Monico. She is survived by her sister Sylvia Romeo; her son John Stuppiello and wife Hennie; her daughters, Leona McIntosh and husband Bob and Linda Campion and husband Brian; her grandchildren, Shannon, Sean and Cristina; and her two great-grandchildren, Ryder and Elizabeth.
Services were private and handled by Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home, Middletown.
