Adele Masi

MASI, Adele Nicolella. June 16, 2026 Age 88. Born on July 10, 1937 in Bellosguardo, Italy to Alessandro Nicolella and Grazia Maria Aceto. Loving mother of Gloria Hilbert, Grace (Ron) Reusch, and Michael (Sinamar) Masi. Proud nonna of Frank (Tracy) Sanna, Jonathan (Hallie) Reusch, Nicholas (Livia) Reusch, Cary Hilbert, and great nonna of Stephanie, Samantha, Anthony, Gemma, and Liana. Dear sister of Amelia Pepe, the late Antionette Di Felice, and the late Michael Nicolella. Adele is survived by her beloved companion of 25 years, Stefano Giannola, his daughters Francesca Consiglio, Angela Cracchiolo, RoseAnn Bojin, and their admiring families. Today, my heart is broken. My Nonna, Adele Nicolella Masi, passed away this morning June 16, 2026, at 88 years old, just weeks shy of her 89th birthday on July 10. It’s hard to put into words what she meant to me, our family, and everyone lucky enough to know her. When I think of her, I think of love and great food. The kind of love you could feel the moment you walked through her door. The kind that came through a warm hug and multiple kisses on the cheek, and food thru a plate of homemade gnocchi, ravioli made from scratch, trays of cookies covering every available counter, and meals that seemed to last all day even when you told her “no thanks I’m full”. In true Italian fashion, one course somehow always became seven, and no matter how full you were, there was always room for more. In addition, She worked at Hudsons for nearly 20 years taking pride in great clothes, fashion, and perfumes, helping folks with their look, style and ultimately how they feel. One of my favorite memories is the trip to Italy I took with her and my family in 2004. Watching her return to the place where her story began gave me an even deeper appreciation for the incredible woman she was and the legacy she had built. She carried her roots proudly, never forgetting where she came from, while helping build something new for generations that followed. At just 16 years old, my Nonna left Italy and came to the United States. Imagine the courage that took. Leaving behind family, familiarity, language, and everything she knew in pursuit of opportunity and a better future. That single act of bravery changed the course of our family’s history forever. Because she was willing to take that leap, generations of our family have been blessed with opportunities she could only dream about. Her sacrifice became our foundation. She taught us the importance of family, hard work, resilience, faith, generosity, and showing up for the people you love. She never needed to give speeches about those values. She lived with them every day. She was fierce, tough, and direct, yet loved her family with everything she had. I will miss hearing her voice. I will miss her stories. I will miss her laugh. I will miss sitting around the table eating food that somehow always tasted better when she made it. Most of all, I will miss knowing that I could walk through her door and feel the unconditional love that only a grandmother can give. I sit here grateful for nearly 36 years of memories and experiences. Thank you, Nonna, for every meal, every cookie, every hug, every story, every lesson, and every sacrifice. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your advice. Thank you for your passion. Thank you for helping build the family we are today. I already miss you more than words can express, but I find comfort knowing your legacy lives on in every one of us. Ti amo, Nonna. Forever and always. Visitation Monday 3-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons (Shelby Twp) 54880 Van Dyke @ 25 Mile Rds. Funeral Tuesday instate 9:30am at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church 48115 Schoenherr (Btw 21 & 22 Mile Rds) until time of Mass 10am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

Adele Masi

July 10, 1937 - June 16, 2026