He was born July 15, 1927 in Chattanooga the son of the late Angelo and Annie (Garner) Fella and was preceded in death by a sister Virginia Shaffer.
Mr. Fella retired from the US Navy after serving 22 years; Mr. Fella had many fond memories of the time he spent in the navy. He then worked several years for Beurlo Vending Theaters and also retired from Memorial Hospital after 10 years of service. Mr. Fella enjoyed life, loved his family and helping others in need.
Survivors include his wife Polly Jean Fella, daughters Linda Whaley, Mary Dunaway, and Peggy Reed, sister Mary Hodge, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a nephew Ralph Hodge.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 27 at 2pm from the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Reverend Wayland Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga Memorial Park.
The family will receve friends at the funeral home Monday and Tuesday evening from 4 -8.
Arrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Chapel, East Ridge, TN.