Obituary of Dorothy J. Minella

Dorothy J. Morgan Minella, age 73, of Bridgeport, a retired hairdresser and manicurist for Salon DiCelini, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Ensley, Alabama on June 13, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Vernon E. and Elsie M. Justice Morgan. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Ross L. Minella and a sister, Peggy Booth. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Carol Beaudoin and her husband, Robert of Alabama, brother, Floyd Morgan of Georgia, step-brother, Ralph Mason of Alabama, step-sisters, Elaine Hill of Florida and Faye Godfrey of Alabama, two grandchildren, Brian Green and Mark Ilarraza, four great grandchildren, Stephanie and her husband, Gonzalo, Mark, Jr., Anthony and Brittany, two great great grandchildren, Samantha and Sabrina and four nieces, Shari, Linda, Cindy and Donna.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Peter Yannopolous for the excellent care given to Mrs. Minella. 

A Memorial Mass celebrating her life will take place on Saturday, May, 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 1596 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. 

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.