Agnes Rose Elia, 87, of Staten Island passed away early Friday morning surrounded by her loving family.

Agnes was born and raised in Brooklyn, and met the love of her life, Joseph, and was married in 1952. They both happily settled down in Brooklyn to start their family, and eventually moved to Staten Island. Agnes worked for many years in New York City at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., and even achieved the prestigious role of Bank Manager. Not only was Agnes a strong, hardworking woman, she was also so caring; she never missed a moment to tell her family how much she loved them. For every family member, Agnes would knit their first baby blankets, sew any of their ripped clothes, and even make their Halloween costumes. Additionally, Agnes loved trips to Atlantic City with her husband, Joseph, to play blackjack, and was very skilled. She loved the New York Yankees and attended many of their games. Agnes always had a smile on her face, and loved to make people laugh.

Agnes is predeceased by her father, William Capo, her mother, Fortunata Capo, her daughter, Denise Ioviero, and her son-in-law, Nunzio Bisking.

Agnes is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Joseph Elia; her daughter, Lisa Bisking; her son-in-law, Neil Ioviero; her sister Marie LaGrega; her grandchildren, Denise Story and her
husband Robert Story, Neil Ioviero and his wife Lety Ioviero, Randi Dietrich and her husband, Henry Dietrich, Jamie Ioviero and his wife, Lauren Ioviero, Anthony Bisking and his wife Brandy Bisking, Christen Darstek and her husband Josh Darstek, Joseph Bisking and his wife Heather Bisking; and 19 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 13th, from 12:00-3:00PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 14th, at 11:00AM at St. Gabriel’s Church, 100 N Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746. The entombment will be at St. Gabriels Mausoleum.

To leave a message of condolences or to share a favorite memory, please visit Agnes’ page at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.