LuAnn M. (Celeberto) Stemper, age 61 of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John E. Stemper, to whom she had been married for 35 years.
She was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of Joseph Celeberto of Narragansett, RI and the late Beverly (Traficante) Celeberto. She was a graduate of Classical High School in Providence and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition from the University of Rhode Island.
LuAnn was a Clerk in the United States Postal Service for 38 years. She started her career in Providence and moved closer to home working in Mattapoisett and later Rochester. She was a member of New Seasons Worship Center in E. Freetown and an avid Patriots Fan.
In addition to her husband and father, LuAnn is survived by her three sons, Aaron, Michael, and Daniel Stemper all of New Bedford, and her close friend who was there by her side Lisa Ortiz.
LuAnn’s Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 9-10:30 am in the New Seasons Worship Center, 34 County Rd., E. Freetown. Her Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 am followed by her burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the New Seasons Worship Center, 34 County Rd., E. Freetown, MA 02717. Arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home in New Bedford. To place an online tribute, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
