Phyllis E Stewart

Phyllis E. Stewart Russell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, surrounded by loved ones. She was born Nov. 14, 1926, in Syracuse, N.Y. Phyllis raised her eight children and supported the raising of her grandchildren while being a lifelong waitress. She not only loved her career, but she was loved by her many customers. She brightened up a room with her smile. She was a two-time breast and lung cancer survivor. She was an example of courage, strength, love, and family. She taught us many lessons through her lifestyle, and showed us how to enjoy life. She introduced us to fine foods, music and games with much laughter. Her legacy will continue in the circle of life throughout the future generations. She was a pillar of strength for her entire family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt; with endless love for children. She will be missed by all of her family, friends and caretakers. Phyllis is survived by her children, Judy James Kidner, Wendy Stewart, Julie Michael DiCillo Adams, Gary Carol Stewart, and Darcy Don Fitzgerald; her 21 grandchildren, Valerie Stewart, James Stewart, Dawn Johnson, Scott Rose Sangston, Edward Sangston, John Petula Kelly, William Kelly, Carla Tony Stamper, Diana Mike Alfieri, Michelle Velazquez, Lori Ann George Polly, Michael Tiffany DiCillo Jr., Michael Laura Stewart, Donald Nicole Stewart, Melissa Matt Davis, Angela Stewart, Darci Delis, Cristopher Traci Sykes, Danielle & Kara Fitzgerald and predeceased by her grandson James Richard DiCillo; 40 great-grandchildren, Cameron, Dominic, Isabella, Jay, Paul Leigh, Scott, Shannon, Kayla, Johnny, Garrett, Tana, Casey, Kyle, Thomas, Michael, Maria, Rocco, Nina, Rodney, Anthony, Vincent, Reyna Mei, Neela, Ocean, Quinn, Keagan, Giovanna, Rowan, Ethan, Mason, Johnathon, Renee, Domenic, Savanna, Lewie, Danica, Stephen, Brandon, Ashley, Colin; and two great-great-grandchildren, Aubri & Luci Mae. She was preceded in death by her three sons, James, William and Michael Stewart. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21st, at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Willowick. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the MONREAL FUNERAL HOME, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, Ohio.

Phyllis E Stewart

November 14, 1926 - December 17, 2013

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