Celebrating the life of
Joseph I. Cela
September 23, 1935 - August 13, 2013
Joseph I. Cela
Savannah - Joseph I. Cela, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Gaetano and Belle Hurst Cela. In 1978, Joe married Maryann Tronolone and moved to New Jersey. During his career in the chemical industry and various supervisory roles in hospital and corporate facilities management, he had the opportunity to relocate to Wisconsin, New York, Maryland and again New Jersey prior to retiring to Savannah in 2006. While in Savannah, he was a dedicated member of Christ Church Anglican.
Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony Tony and Debbie Cela of Hardeeville, SC; Mark and Sharon Cela of Newington, GA; Dean and Sheila Cela of Rincon, GA; Charles Chuck Somers of Lilburn, GA; daughter, Denise Deterlizzi of Kearny, NJ; daughter-in-law, Dawn Somers of Richmond Hill, GA; fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2013 at St. Andrew's Reformed Episcopal Church, 608 Hampton Street.
Remembrances: Christ Church Anglican Building Fund, P.O. Box 14039, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. God bless you all.
- Joan Stone, Vidalia, GA
I've never been able to find the words necessary to express ones true feelings at a time like this! Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with Joe and for his family! He was a former Benedictine Classmate and a 'Friend'. May God watch over him and provide strength to his family during this trying time.
- Robert E., Savannah, GA
Mark and Sharon, So sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers Love, Betsy
- Betsy Haddock, Savannah, GA
Dean & Family We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Lori & Bruce Lovett
- Lori Lovett, Savannah, GA
Tony, Mark and Dean: So sorry to hear about your Father. I can remember all the good times we shared. He was a wonderful, fun loving dad and a great friend. Love to you all, Mitzi
- Mitzi Asbury Lutz Moore, SAvannah, GA
Tony, Mark, Dean & family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a good friend & former neighbor. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Enjoy life as he did. Love, Ann
- ann shearouse, Savannah,, GA
Our heartfelt condolences to the family Joseph I. Cela. Words cannot express the pain we feel when we lose our dear loved ones. Our prayer is that you may find comfort through God’s Word, the Bible. Isaiah 25:8 tells us: 'He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May you be strengthened and comforted during this time of loss.
- Williams Family, , GA
Rest in peace Joe, you were always a bright spot in my life, now another shining star in the heavens. Maryann and family, we are all praying you through at this time. God bless and watch over us all.
- Cheryl Collins, Rahway, NJ
Mary Ann, I just read my e-mail tonight and wasn't shocked but thought of how much I enjoyed Joe and his warmth and his overall wonderful fun personality. He will be missed. He was such a blessing to us all. His smile could light up a room and he never met a stranger. God Bless you, the love of his life. He was blessed to have such a strong and beautiful soul in you. Love, Jeni Ellis-Riggs
- Jeni Ellis-Riggs, Savannah, GA
Mark, Sorry to hear about your Dad, you and your family will be in our prayers.
- Stan & Shirley Lee, Statesboro, GA
Tony - so sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Angela Alderman
- Angela, Savannah, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
Prayers for the 'Cela' family with the loss of Joe.
- Pam Wilkes, Augusta, GA
Prayers for the 'Cela' family with the loss of Joe.
- Pam Wilkes, Augusta, GA
Prayers for the 'Cela' family with the loss of Joe.
- Pam Wilkes, Augusta, GA
Our family has lost a great man.. he was full of love and kindness,, he shall be missed ,, He is with God now.. We Love you Uncle Joe.. John , Devin And Aly Cela
- John H Cela, Garden City, GA
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. God bless you all.
- Joan Stone, Vidalia, GA
I've never been able to find the words necessary to express ones true feelings at a time like this! Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with Joe and for his family! He was a former Benedictine Classmate and a 'Friend'. May God watch over him and provide strength to his family during this trying time.
- Robert E., Savannah, GA
Mark and Sharon, So sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers Love, Betsy
- Betsy Haddock, Savannah, GA
Dean & Family We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Lori & Bruce Lovett
- Lori Lovett, Savannah, GA
Tony, Mark and Dean: So sorry to hear about your Father. I can remember all the good times we shared. He was a wonderful, fun loving dad and a great friend. Love to you all, Mitzi
- Mitzi Asbury Lutz Moore, SAvannah, GA
Tony, Mark, Dean & family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a good friend & former neighbor. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Enjoy life as he did. Love, Ann
- ann shearouse, Savannah,, GA
Our heartfelt condolences to the family Joseph I. Cela. Words cannot express the pain we feel when we lose our dear loved ones. Our prayer is that you may find comfort through God’s Word, the Bible. Isaiah 25:8 tells us: 'He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May you be strengthened and comforted during this time of loss.
- Williams Family, , GA
Rest in peace Joe, you were always a bright spot in my life, now another shining star in the heavens. Maryann and family, we are all praying you through at this time. God bless and watch over us all.
- Cheryl Collins, Rahway, NJ
Mary Ann, I just read my e-mail tonight and wasn't shocked but thought of how much I enjoyed Joe and his warmth and his overall wonderful fun personality. He will be missed. He was such a blessing to us all. His smile could light up a room and he never met a stranger. God Bless you, the love of his life. He was blessed to have such a strong and beautiful soul in you. Love, Jeni Ellis-Riggs
- Jeni Ellis-Riggs, Savannah, GA
Mark, Sorry to hear about your Dad, you and your family will be in our prayers.
- Stan & Shirley Lee, Statesboro, GA
Tony - so sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Angela Alderman
- Angela, Savannah, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
So sorry to read of Joe's death. We were classmates in Class of '54 at Commercial High I did not know Joe well, but remember his dancing performances. He was a very kind, congenial classmate.
- Clyde Loper, Newnan, GA
Prayers for the 'Cela' family with the loss of Joe.
- Pam Wilkes, Augusta, GA
Prayers for the 'Cela' family with the loss of Joe.
- Pam Wilkes, Augusta, GA
Prayers for the 'Cela' family with the loss of Joe.
- Pam Wilkes, Augusta, GA
Our family has lost a great man.. he was full of love and kindness,, he shall be missed ,, He is with God now.. We Love you Uncle Joe.. John , Devin And Aly Cela
- John H Cela, Garden City, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
