Joan T. Elia Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan T. Elia of Hawthorne, New Jersey, born in Paterson, New Jersey, who passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan T. Elia to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her son Steven Elia; her brother Lou Dolling of Florida; and also Ferdie Elia. She is survived by: her child Mariechen McNish (Jake) of Hawthorne; her grandchildren, Anthony, Brett Elia (Chloe), Kara and Dana McNish; her child-in-law Fran Elia of Ramsey; and her siblings, George Dolling (Marie) of North Haledon, Mary Aslan of Hawthorne, Betty Harraka of Hawthorne and Dolores Ayoub of Brooklyn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Mary Help of Christians, or by sharing your time and talents to keep the tradition she created by volunteering for St. Anthony's Feast.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browning-Forshay Funeral Home

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March 29, 2024

Marisa Panecki wrote a sympathy message

“Hello Mariechen. Sorry to hear about your mom. I still very much remember her all those many years ago. She was a force to be reckoned with and I mean that in a very positive way. Marisa”