LAURENS – Mea Grace Stoecklin, 8, passed away at home on September 24, 2019 peacefully in her sleep.

She was born December 29, 2010 in Cooperstown.

Mea was born with Sanfilippo, a genetic syndrome.  Her life was full with an abundance of love.  Mea's large bright smile could light up room.  She was always happy and laughing.

Mea is survived by her parents, Brooke S. Stoecklin and Nathan M. Hitchcock; a half-sister, Allie Lauria; grandparents, Jim and Jill Stoecklin, Beth Kilts, Donald Hitchcock and Kelly Clark; great-grandparents, John L. Smith and Rocco and Louise Lauria; aunts and uncles, Morgan Stoecklin, Ryan Hitchcock, Jenna Muir, Erik Lauria, Cody Burghart; her caregiver, Traci O'Donnel; many cousins, extended family members, and friends.

She was predeceased by her great-grandparents, Polly Smith, Felipe and Jacqueline Balbuena, Thomas and Regina Stoecklin; uncle, Roger Smith and a dear friend, Kay-Lynn Parkers.

Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta .

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 30, at the Milford United Methodist Church, 113 N. Main St., Milford, with the Rev. Sylvia Barrett, officiating.  The family askes all to wear something purple, the awareness color of Sanfilippo.

The interment will follow at the Davenport Cemetery.

Donations may be sent to Team Sanfilippo, Springbrook or Friends of Bassett Tribute Fund.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com