Evelyn Dorothy DeStefano age 83 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully at Inspira in Vineland, NJ with her son by her side on Saturday September 21, 2024.
She was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ and graduated from St. Joseph HS Class of 1959. Dottie started her career at 13 years old waitressing at Scaffidi's Colonial Diner for her uncle Danny through the years. She also worked at Scaffidi's Diner in Northfield for her cousin Skip Scaffidi and the Egg Harbor City Diner. Dottie retired from the Silver Coin Diner after many years of service and went to work for family friends for a number of years at Inferrera's Market. She was a devoted member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish. The family would also like to thank Dr. Belli and his staff for such care and concern over the many years.
She is predeceased by her parents, James and Evelyn Scaffidi, her husband Alex DeStefano Sr, daughter Evelyn DeStefano, brother James Scaffidi Jr, and sister Patricia Martinez. Surviving are her son Alex DeStefano Jr, sister Kathryn Renaud (Max), sister in law Carol and brother in law Tony, and Aunt Gloria Scaffidi. Special niece Kathleen Christos, who was her caregiver for the last three years. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday September 25, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:00am at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. hammonton, NJ 08037. Services will begin at 11am at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 248 S. First Rd. Hammonton, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 226 French Street Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Marinella Funeral Home, Inc.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
11:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Marinella Funeral Home, Inc.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12:00 - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
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