With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maria P. DeStefano (East Amherst, New York), who passed away on March 26, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Emilio DeStefano; her parents, Giuseppe Vecchio and Nicoletta Vecchio; and her sisters, Carmelina Adornetto (Anthony), Lucia LaFornara (Joseph) and Nina Baeli (Charles).

She is survived by : her children, Lucia DeStefano-Wells (Earl) and Justin DeStefano (Danielle); her grandchildren, Philip Wells (Hannah), Michael, Earl IV, Amelia Wells, Antonio, Giuliana, Mariella, Carina and Stella DeStefano; her sister Anna Sodaro (Charles) of Victorville, California.; and her close friend Laura (Justin).

We also we would like donations in Maria's memory be made to: Hernandez Helpers Endowment c/o Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lombardo Funeral Home