With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Harry J Vella of North East, Pennsylvania, born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harry J Vella to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ignatius Vella and Josephine Vella (Pace); and his siblings, Salvatore Vella, Joseph Vella, Frank Vella, Pete Vella, Mary Doyle, Livia Tuttoilmondo and Madeline Lawrence.

He is survived by : his children, Michele Luthringer (Dan) of Millcreek and Robert Vella (Christine) of Harrington, Delaware; his sister JoAnn Kaufmann (Charles) of Ohio; his grandchildren, Danny, Matt (Brittani), Karlie and Nicholas (Melina); and his great grandchildren, Bentley, Everley, Callie and Addison. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to St. Gregory Church, 136 West Main Street, North East, PA 16428 or the Erie Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William D Elkin Funeral Home