It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elissa B. Villani (Hawthorne, New Jersey), born in Paterson, New Jersey, who passed away on April 5, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elissa B. Villani to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Armand Arthur Villani (Art); her mother Emma Tilli (Buglione); and her husband William Tilli. She is survived by: her children, Joseph Villani (Maureen), Regina Cielsak (John) and Christi Pedra (Dennis); her brother David Festa (Terry); and her grandchildren, Jonathan Cieslak, Teresa McCowan (Cieslak), Steven McCowan, Monica Morgan (Cieslak), Brian Morgan, Adriana Villani Eisenberg, Jeff Eisenberg, David Pedra, Nicole Pedra (Dan Palmer) and Danielle Pedra. She is also survived by nephews, their spouses and children.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Father English Center, Catholic Charities Paterson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browning-Forshay Funeral Home

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April 8, 2024

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“In loving memory of Elissa B. Villani, We send you thoughts of peace and courage. We knew your Mom 55 years & she was a caring, beautiful lady. Our deepest condolences to you & your family, :Love, Connie, Tony Argenio”

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Apr 07

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Browning-Forshay Funeral Home
557 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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Apr 08

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557 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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Apr 08

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St. Anthony's R.C Church
276 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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