Edith Lucille “Edi Lu” (Kent) Wartella, 74, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen W. Wartella who predeceased her on December 16, 2010.
Edi Lu was born in Mason, Illinois on March 17, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Edith P. (Jones) Kent. She received her education and graduated from college with her bachelor's degree.
For many years, she was self employed as an interior designer.
Throughout her life, Edi Lu had many health struggles however, through her constant determination she was able to overcome those obstacles and truly enjoy a social life, spending copious time with friends and family who she loved deeply. Her strength of character was like no other and she will be remembered for the tough and resilient woman she was. Prior to her husband’s passing, they loved to spend time boating at Lake Winnipesaukee for over 20 years. They were each other’s loves of a lifetime.
Edi Lu is survived by her brother, Gregory Kent; her sisters-in-law, Janet Hornsby and her husband Ronald and Beth Wartella; her brothers-in-law, Thomas Wartella and Robert Wartella and his wife Ellen. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Geoffrey Kent, Stephanie Kent, Mary Mulcahey, Stephen Kent, Jenna Hornsby, Samantha Hornsby, Jared Hornsby, Katie Gilmore, Andrew Wartella and Zachery Wartella; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews including great-nephew River Mensch.
In addition to her husband, Stephen and her parents, Charles and Edith, Edi Lu was predeceased by her brother Robert Kent.
Relatives and friends are invited to Edi Lu’s Celebration of Life on THURSDAY, August 15th from 6 until 8:30 PM at Sky Meadow Country Club, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, NH. Please come share your memories of Edi Lu. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua.
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