Louise “Weezie” Sella, of Warwick, NY and formerly of Avon by the Sea, NJ, passed away July 19, 2024.  She was 93 years old.

Louise Ruth Sella was born December 9, 1930, in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of Elvise and Harriet (nee Terhune) Sella, but was raised by her mother and step-father, Alden Harvey. 

She worked for many years as an Administrator for Security of Safety for ITT Federal Electric Corporation in Paramus, NJ.  Louise was a Parishioner of St. Stephen Church, Warwick, NY.  

A family statement reads “Aunt Weezie was the bright spark of the family, always encouraging everybody in their endeavors. She rarely depended upon anyone, but rather continually  looked for ways to help her family and friends. She sought the happiness and joy of others and was a completely selfless person. She loved golf, watching sports, and spending time with loved ones. She knew the Lord and was always able to see His goodness and grace in every situation. She lived  through several wartimes (including WWII), and experienced the typical ups and downs of everyday life for 93 years! However, Aunt Weezie did not wallow in her trials, but rather exemplified the wisdom of  the Apostle Paul when he claimed in his letter to the Philippians, "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,” (Phil 4:12). This is her immeasurable legacy towards us. She showed everyone around her what a life well-lived really meant; filled with kindness, joy, and worship.”

She is survived by her niece Erin Rich, her husband Anthony, and their children: Hannah, Luke (son Zebulun), Emmaus, Marion, Penelope, and Giovanni who are of Warwick, NY; her nephew, Robert Harvey, of Rolling Hills, CA, his wife Bridget, and their children Mavis and Rowan; sister-in-law, Merry, and husband, Bob in Warwick as well. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Harvey and his wife, Lorraine, who both passed 2 years ago, her dearest friend, Jeanne Hall, and her beloved dog, Charlie.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, at St. Stephen Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY 10990. The Mass will be viewable live online at the scheduled time via this link:  https://ststephenchurchwarwick.org/livestreams 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center, 1443 Route 17A, Warwick, NY 10990 or online at https://www.winslow.org/donate/