Elaine Marie Rago
Randolph - Elaine Marie Rago (nee Cecere), 57, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, November 7. Elaine was raised in Caldwell, NJ before moving to Randolph where she raised wonderful twins, Eva and Thomas, with her loving husband of 29 years, Thomas.
Elaine spent many years as an artist, always bringing her creative flair to her work and personal life. Elaine shared her gift of grace and elegance with everyone she met and always filled the room with warmth and love. Elaine's dedication and loyalty to her family was extraordinary.
She is predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Marie Cecere. Elaine is survived by her husband, two children, two sisters, Lauren Taveroni and Lynda McHugh, and 18 nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her large family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, Morristown on Saturday at 10:00AM. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery. Hours of visitation at the Doyle Funeral Home, 106 Maple Ave., Morristown, NJ on Friday from 3-7PM.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patti ( La Valley) Damiano
Friend
November 2, 2020
Melinda Rago Lucas
July 20, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. I have so many fond memories of Elaine... such a lovely person.
Viv Rommé
July 17, 2019
So Sorry to hear about Elaine's passing. I just heard about it today and am deeply saddened for her family. My daughter Hayley was friends with Eva in high school. I've known the Rago family (Michelle) since I was in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a beautiful, sweet, geniune person who was always donating her time and thinking of everyone else other than herself. Rest in peace Elaine. God speed.
Anne Meigh
November 18, 2018
We are so deeply saddened to hear about Elaine's passing!! She was such a kind , sweet person !! Our thoughts & prayers to Tom, Eva & Thomas ! Sincerely Jim, Carolyn & Bobby Falzon
Carolyn Falzon
November 14, 2018
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy, The Patricia family.
Mike, Jenny,Brayden and Jesslyn Patricia
November 13, 2018
My deepest sympathy and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I met Elaine and family in the pre op area when I was her nurse. I've known Melinda Brian Tony and Gerry for many years. My son played many sports when they were younger. I have been affected by that day and have been praying for your family. I will never forget her eyes that day and how she knowingly looked at me. I had a hard time trying not to break down and couldn't leave when my shift was over. May the peace of Jesus hold you all and watch over you. Just know that I will continue to pray for you. Your kids faces I will always remember. She was blessed with you all.
Great Grace
Denise Coutts RN
Denise Coutts
November 13, 2018
Dear Tom,
Remembering your great love story today and forever.
Dear Elaine,
It's not the same world without you!
I wish you back but not the pain. But that would be like a rainbow without the rain.
You must have been so proud of Tom, Eva and Thomas. With great composure, they greeted and soothed the many people who mourn you.
Our family has determined that death will have no victory. In your honor we will live and love well.
Nobody has ever made me laugh as much as you did. I miss your joy already.
Melinda Rago Lucas
November 10, 2018
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Elaine. Her deep devotion to her children, her family and her own mother was a beautiful gift to witness.
May the light that radiated within her continue to be illuminated in those lives she touched.
May she rest in sweet peace.
Our hearts extend to her incredible family.
I will miss our chats at SSP on the beach. She was a beautiful woman.
Carol Braun
Friend
November 10, 2018
Tommy, so sorry to hear of your beautiful wife's passing, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Good Lord welcome her into the Kingdome of Heaven.
Vince Nasilli
November 10, 2018
Dear Tom and the entire Rago Family,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Sending so much love to all of you !
With love and prayers,
Stacey ( Michelle's turtle friend )
stacey Nagel
November 10, 2018
To Tom and family:
So sorry to hear about the loss of Elaine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and she will be deeply missed.
Joseph Varro
November 9, 2018
Rago family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. May the Lord give you all the strength and the faith to face and overcome this sad time of your lives! You are in our prayers and thoughts!
Sandra Docarmo
November 9, 2018
Tom & family- we are so very sorry for your loss. Elaine was a beautiful, kind woman. We will always have fond memories of all the fun times our families shared through hockey. We loved to watch her grace balancing Tom's enthusiasm. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Andrea & Scott Kimmelman
November 9, 2018
Dear Elaine!
You were my first american friend when I came as an as an exhange student during your senior year. I remeber you followed me home after my first day at JCHS and you hesitated when meeting the two german shepards my hostfamily had.
You were a curious person, who wanted to know, understand and somehow taste the new. We became friends. Good friends. You would be one of the ones I would like to meet when I come back to visit.
You cared for me, you showed empathy when I found life rough, you shared humour and a sincere interest in me, where I came from and I truly appreciated our friendship. Youwrote in my yearbook that even if we are thousands of miles apart we will still be connected in our hearts and I will still be connected with you dear Elaine.
Your children will have a home in Sweden if they care to visit. I honour the soul you are to me and I want to thank you for what we shared together.
My blessings to your husband and children.
Gunilla Janmark Veldhuis XOX
Gunilla Veldhuis
November 9, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories and Gods words found in 2 Corinthains 1:2-4 give you the comfort you need at this time. With my sincere condolences.
Emily Schiller
November 9, 2018
Rest in Peace
Patti La Valley-Damiano
November 9, 2018
I am deeply saddened by the news . So many childhood memories . Rest in peace my dear freind .
Patti La Valley- Damiano
November 9, 2018
Priscilla Lockhart
November 9, 2018
May you find peace at this very sad time
Suzy
November 8, 2018
Kind. Authentic. Talented. Loving. There are so many words I could use to describe Elaine. If anyone ever deserved good things, it was her. She was one of a kind, my heart goes out to Her family. I was lucky to work by her side. She left an indelible mark in my life. May she Rest In Peace.
Lourdes Crespo-Garcia
November 8, 2018
FRANK ROMEO
November 8, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Elaine was a kind and warm person who always had a smile. We remember her fondly as part of a special MBS hockey family. We spent many good times together and she was so helpful with our senior moms tasks. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Moser family, Fred, Cindy, Laura & Luke.
Cindy Moser
November 8, 2018
Robert Mastey
November 8, 2018
Michelle Rago
November 8, 2018
Thomas Kryger
November 8, 2018
TO the family on losing Elaine I share my deepest sorrows and apologies. God's word is a source of strengthen and comfort. (Ps 94:19)
A G
November 8, 2018
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