Stella G. Fullam

Stella Grace Fullam, 64, of Emerson, NJ, passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Stella was born on October 26th, 1958 in Queens, NY and raised by her beloved parents, Simone and Stella . She was the youngest of three children: her brother, Giacomo, and her sister, Deborah.

At the age of 17, Stella met the love of her life, Danny, and their teenage romance flourished into 42 years of marriage which began on July 11th, 1981 in Closter, NJ. They raised three boys, Daniel, Anthony, and Ryan, in their home in Emerson, NJ, which became illustrious among Bergen County for its colorful, charismatic Christmas decorations. Stella spent countless hours on the sidelines of baseball, soccer, and football fields and along the wrestling mats, proudly recording each and every competition her boys participated in, win or lose. She cherished her summers spent at the family home in Long Beach Island and more recently in OBIII of Lavallette, NJ. Stella could never pass up a beautiful ocean sunrise. She also was an avid Disney enthusiast, and she looked for magic wherever she could find it. Stella loved taking trips to Disney World and found any opportunity to take a picture with her favorite characters, especially Tigger. Stella was incredibly handy and crafty. Whether it was putting together a piece of furniture, sewing clothing, knitting beautiful personalized blankets, or creating intricate needle points, she could do it all.

Christmas was a special time for Stella, and she looked forward to filling her home with as many family members and friends as she could on Christmas Eve; all were welcome. She spent days and countless hours in the kitchen preparing, cooking, and baking. Somehow she always managed to get what seemed like an excessive amount of food done inside her small kitchen in only one oven. We will miss her famous sausage bread, her perfectly seasoned and filled deviled eggs, her struffoli, and her soft chocolate chip cookies.

One of Stella’s most recent joys was becoming a grandmother. She adored being with her grandchildren, watching them play and explore, making crafts, and most especially spoiling them with any toy or treat they simply asked for.

Stella lived for her family. She was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones and would quite literally do anything for anyone. There was no phone call she wouldn’t take, no favor she wouldn’t complete, and no advice she wouldn’t give, whether you wanted to hear it or not. She was our rock, and her strength, love, and unwavering loyalty can never be replaced. She will be greatly missed.

Stella is survived by her husband, Daniel; her siblings, Giacomo Selloni of Elmwood Park, NJ and Deborah Paton of Emerson, NJ; her children, Daniel and his wife Megan of River Vale, NJ; Anthony and his wife Alison of River Vale, NJ, and Ryan of Brentwood, TN; her four grandchildren, Landon, Cole, Waverly, and Winona as well as many beloved brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, and nephews. Stella is predeceased by her father, Simone Selloni and her mother, Stella Selloni .

The family will receive guests for a memorial visitation at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on August 9 from 1-6 pm with a celebration of life at 4:15pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stella’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital @ StJude.org/donate.