Principia Schell Curtis, 70, passed away on July 10, 2017. Beloved mother of David R. Schell, Jr., Richard Schell (Edith), and Angela Schell (Chris Jackson). Loving Nonna to Ava, Gabriel, and Lila Jackson and Vincent and Sofia Schell. Cherished sister to the late Angelina (Peter) Pacifico, the late Josephine (Stanley) Grosso, Crescenzo (the late Teresa) Vaccariello, Anna (Joseph) Pompeo, the late Nicolina Giddings, Anthony (Margo) Vaccariello, and Maria Grazia (Robert) Lame. Dearest aunt to many.

Principia was born in Cervinara, Italy and lived for many years in Waterford, Michigan. She was a master tailor and loved to cook and entertain. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality, caring nature and love of family. Visitation Thursday , from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday , 9:15 a.m. procession to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Internment Private.