He worked as a computer programmer for many years.
Private services were conducted by the Zarro Funeral Home, (www.zarrofuneralhome.net), 145 Harrison St., Bloomfield.
He is survived by his lifelong companion, Gina Cortese; his children, Nicholas, Andrea Rose and Maryjean Stefanelli. He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Jean (Iorio) Stefanelli and a sister, Betty Guady.