Elaine A. Imbriale, Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec.10th at home with her family by her side. Born in Brooklyn on July 10. 1939, the first of five children. Elaine was a longtime Staten Island resident before moving to Jackson, N.J. Elaine was extremely dedicated, hardworking, …
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Elaine A. Imbriale, Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec.10th at home with her family by her side. Born in Brooklyn on July 10. 1939, the first of five children.
Elaine was a longtime Staten Island resident before moving to Jackson, N.J. Elaine was extremely dedicated, hardworking, and loyal. Prior to her retirement ,she worked for over 30 years at Staten Island University Hospital as an Administrative Assistant and in medical billing where she made lifelong friendships. Her role as mother and grandmother were most important to her. She was the center of the party. Everyone gravitated to her, always the kindest and gentlest in the room. Her easy going , loving nature had an impact on everyone. Once you met Elaine, you felt like you knew her always. Never harsh nor judgemental , she accepted everyone and everything in her life. With her wisdom and positivity she made our world a better place.
Elaine joins in heaven her devoted husband, Joseph R. Imbriale . She is survived by her
3 dedicated daughters and their husbands; Lisa Crupi and her husband Frank, Debra Collyer and her husband Gary, Denise Afanador and her husband Antonio, 8 grandchildren; Francis and Matthew Crupi, Claudia, Madeline and Gary Collyer and Justin, Nicholas, and Elaine Afanador, her 4 siblings and their spouses; Carole Kirk,Michael Paquette, Adrienne Butler and Robert Paquette. Elaine also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, Dec.15 from 4pm to 8pm at Holmdel Funeral Home,
26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, New Jersey.
A Catholic Mass and Funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9:45 AM at St. Clare's
Church, 110 Nelson Ave., Staten Island. Elaine will be buried alongside her husband at
Resurrection Cemetery,Staten Island following the funeral.
Kim
left a message on December 15, 2018:
A candle was lit by Kim on 2018/12/15
AnnMarie Layer
left a message on December 14, 2018:
Sorry sorry for your loss. Your mom/grandmother was a lovely woman when we met her and she embraced us as if we were long time friends. My daughter Julianne adored her like she was her grandmother and is so saddened with her gone. She will be greatly missed may she Rest In Peace forever. With love and thoughts The Layer family
JOAN RUSSO
left a message on December 14, 2018:
You will be missed dear friend. Meeting you at Staten Island University Hospital so very many years ago was one of the best blessings in my life . We became friends and then colleagues, working in the Psychiatry Department for many years. Our friendship included times of joy, laughter, sadness and sharing many secrets. We were young mothers then, sharing the joy of watching our children grow up, and we became grandmothers sharing the joy of grandchildren. Your sense of humor, understanding and philosophy about life taught me a great deal. Thank you dear friend for sharing so much with me. I will miss you and will think of you always. You can rest peacefully now with Joe at your side.
NINA CAGNONI
left a message on December 14, 2018:
Dear Debra & family, So sorry to hear about your mom. May you have peace and comfort during this difficult time.. With Our Deepest Condolence, Nina Cagnoni & family ((IHS) XO
Virginia OHearn
left a message on December 13, 2018:
BEEEEUUUTEEEFUL (as you used to say) YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH !!!! There are no words to express how much. We pray that you danced right into the arms of your beloved Joe!!! Rest In Peace. Love, Virginia and John
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Gary Collyer
left a message on December 13, 2018:
Dear momom I love you so much and miss you already sitting on my couch. I will always be your champ. That made me feel so good when you used to call me that. I wish you can celebrate my birthday with me. I love you so much and we all know your now in a better place. I love you so much you will always be the greatest grandma ever. Love Gary Jr xoxo
Gary Collyer
left a message on December 13, 2018:
To say goodbye is not for me . You will always be in my heart like a mom. I met you as a young man when I married your daughter. We spent so many great times together for vacation and holidays. The years we sat in the kitchen, family room by the fire drinking, laughing, and talking about everything and sometimes nothing. The last years have been hard on you, but you always had a smile on your face when I meet you in the driveway to help you in. You had an even bigger smile when I poured you a big glass of wine. The last three days it was hard for me to see you. I feared in my heart that you were near the end. I say to Deb she is so comfortable and at peace right now we will spend the night with her and we did from that moment on.
Josephine Stein
left a message on December 13, 2018:
Dear Elaine. You were always a special friend.. I always remember our running across Seaview Ave. with a large storage rack from 440 to 475 for seminars. We had a projector and tons of booklets to give out. We were laughing and thinking we must be nuts. We had many good times in and out of work. Whenever I had any issues I could come to you and you always had a soothing solution to the problem. I loved u dearly. You will be missed. Say hello to Joe. I STILL have his strufola recipe. Rest in peace. Josephine
Michele Bonomo
left a message on December 13, 2018:
A candle was lit by Michele Bonomo on 2018/12/13
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Kim
left a message on December 15, 2018:
A candle was lit by Kim on 2018/12/15
AnnMarie Layer
left a message on December 14, 2018:
Sorry sorry for your loss. Your mom/grandmother was a lovely woman when we met her and she embraced us as if we were long time friends. My daughter Julianne adored her like she was her grandmother and is so saddened with her gone. She will be greatly missed may she Rest In Peace forever. With love and thoughts The Layer family
JOAN RUSSO
left a message on December 14, 2018:
You will be missed dear friend. Meeting you at Staten Island University Hospital so very many years ago was one of the best blessings in my life . We became friends and then colleagues, working in the Psychiatry Department for many years. Our friendship included times of joy, laughter, sadness and sharing many secrets. We were young mothers then, sharing the joy of watching our children grow up, and we became grandmothers sharing the joy of grandchildren. Your sense of humor, understanding and philosophy about life taught me a great deal. Thank you dear friend for sharing so much with me. I will miss you and will think of you always. You can rest peacefully now with Joe at your side.
NINA CAGNONI
left a message on December 14, 2018:
Dear Debra & family, So sorry to hear about your mom. May you have peace and comfort during this difficult time.. With Our Deepest Condolence, Nina Cagnoni & family ((IHS) XO
Virginia OHearn
left a message on December 13, 2018:
BEEEEUUUTEEEFUL (as you used to say) YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH !!!! There are no words to express how much. We pray that you danced right into the arms of your beloved Joe!!! Rest In Peace. Love, Virginia and John
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Gary Collyer
left a message on December 13, 2018:
Dear momom I love you so much and miss you already sitting on my couch. I will always be your champ. That made me feel so good when you used to call me that. I wish you can celebrate my birthday with me. I love you so much and we all know your now in a better place. I love you so much you will always be the greatest grandma ever. Love Gary Jr xoxo
Gary Collyer
left a message on December 13, 2018:
To say goodbye is not for me . You will always be in my heart like a mom. I met you as a young man when I married your daughter. We spent so many great times together for vacation and holidays. The years we sat in the kitchen, family room by the fire drinking, laughing, and talking about everything and sometimes nothing. The last years have been hard on you, but you always had a smile on your face when I meet you in the driveway to help you in. You had an even bigger smile when I poured you a big glass of wine. The last three days it was hard for me to see you. I feared in my heart that you were near the end. I say to Deb she is so comfortable and at peace right now we will spend the night with her and we did from that moment on.
Josephine Stein
left a message on December 13, 2018:
Dear Elaine. You were always a special friend.. I always remember our running across Seaview Ave. with a large storage rack from 440 to 475 for seminars. We had a projector and tons of booklets to give out. We were laughing and thinking we must be nuts. We had many good times in and out of work. Whenever I had any issues I could come to you and you always had a soothing solution to the problem. I loved u dearly. You will be missed. Say hello to Joe. I STILL have his strufola recipe. Rest in peace. Josephine
Michele Bonomo
left a message on December 13, 2018:
A candle was lit by Michele Bonomo on 2018/12/13
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