Obituary of Elaine LaSalle

LaSalle, Elaine P. (nee Bonin) age 94 of Hawthorne at rest in Hawthorne on January 26, 2013. Born in New York City, she lived most of her life in Union City before moving to Totowa. Elaine was a Homemaker. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Russell LaSalle and his son Russell LaSalle. Dear step-mother of Rita Martino and Roseann Beck. Grandmother of Sean and Russell LaSalle, Roxanne Cobianchi, Robin Barrett and Clifford, Richard and Robert Beck. Great-grandmother of Kyle and Tyler Barrett and Matthew and Carissa LaSalle. Elaine lived a long and happy life surrounded by family and friends. She had an indomitable will and strength of character that brought her much admiration from all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her loving niece, Joy Vottero and her husband Robert, their children Ben and Ellen Gifford, Robert and Kristine Gifford, Tom and Danielle Gifford, Betsy and David Ware and Lauren Vottero. Her twelve great nieces and nephews brought her much joy, Sara, Grace, Lily, Kate, Bobby, Charlie, Jack, Alex, Sam, Jake, Emma and Drew. In her later years, Elaine was a resident at Van Dyk Park Place, Hawthorne where she was introduced to many new friends and her days were filled with loving care and concern. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Tuesday 4-8 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.