Eleanor Caroline Calise, 89, of Leesburg, FL formerly of Oceanport, NJ passed peacefully in her sleep June 2, 2025 with her family by her side.

Eleanor was born in Long Branch to Mary and Joseph Mazza and was one of twelve children. She attended Long Branch High School and pursued a career at Fort Monmouth from 1956 until her retirement in 1993.

She enjoyed traveling, cooking, dancing, spending time with family and friends, volunteering, arts and crafts, and spending time at the Senior Center.

Eleanor is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Thomas in 2021, her son-in-law Fred Jackson and her siblings Marie, Joseph, Bruno, and Saverio.

Surviving are her children Thomas Calise, Jr., Mary Jo Jackson and Aniello Calise (Diana); her grandchildren Daniel Gleason, Michael Pillinger, Lisa Jo Paris, Kristine Calise-Laasse (Jason), Stephanie Paris-Yuschak (JT), Stanley Jackson (Catherine), Angelique Calise (Jonathan), and Thomas Minton (Martina) and her great-grandchildren Olivia, Angelo, Anna, Amiya, Rex,

Anjali, John, Dominic, Alexa, Richard Jr., Liana, Isabella, and Clara. Eleanor is also survived by her siblings Margaret Tuzzio, Mario Mazza, James Mazza, Santa DeCenzo, Josephine Spalletta, Maryann Carbe and Dominick Mazza.

Visitation Friday June 6, 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Mass of Christian burial Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am at Holy Trinity RC Church 408 Prospect Street, Long Branch. Burial to follow in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. For messages of condolence, please visit Eleanor’s page at www.woolleyboglioli.com.