Vernice M. Paolella Obituary (2021)

Vernice M. Paolella, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Vernice was a devoted wife to Michael Paolella for 60 years until his passing in 2012. She was the beloved mother of Michele Watkins, Tina McElvarr (Richard), and (late) Peter Paolella. Vernice was a proud grandmother of Gregory Watkins (Katy); Stephanie McGoldrick (Brian), Nicholas Patras (Stephanie); the late Michael Paolella; and great grandmother to Branden, Blaise, Mackenzie, Gavin, Peyton, and Carson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing for Vernice Paolella at St. Jerome's Church, 8100 Colfax St., Philadelphia PA 19136 on Tuesday February 16, 2021 from 9:15-10:15am. Mass to follow at 10:30am; interment at Resurrection Cemetery In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association by visiting: www.Alz.org