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Alexandria Pello, 91, Vero Beach; grandmother, sister

Written by: Admin July 06 2009

Alexandria Pello, 91, Vero Beach, died June 30, 2009. She was born in Jersey City, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach for seven years, coming from Toms River, N.J. She was a member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Cirillo, of Vero Beach; sisters, Nellie Rehonic, of Mansfield, Texas, and Helen Lamberti, of Toms River; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Pello; son, John R. Pello; and brothers, John and Stanley Penkalski. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation. There will be no local services. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.

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