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1946
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2024
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Elaine Principio Obituary
Family and friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday (May 7), at Coe-Genung Funeral Home, Waterloo, N.Y. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday (May 8), at the funeral home. Rev. Ellen Donnan, retired Presbyterian minister, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beverly's Animal Shelter, 50 E. River St., Waterloo, N.Y., 13165.
Elaine was born August 4, 1946, in Geneva, N.Y., the daughter of William G. and Helen Baran Wade. She was a graduate of Waterloo Central High School. Elaine was employed for many years with Elston's Electronics in Geneva, N.Y., and will be remembered as a cook at Connie's Diner in Waterloo, N.Y.
She is survived by her son Richard Principio of Romulus, N.Y.; stepsons Ronald R. (Maria) Principio of Goose Creek, S.C., Albert "Eddie" (Bonnie) Principio of Geneva, N.Y., Jeffrey (Annette) Principio of Canandaigua, N.Y., Archie Principio of Geneva, N.Y.; stepdaughter Julie (Pedro Carrasquel) Pierson of Phelps, N.Y.; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; cousins and two nieces.
Elaine was predeceased by her parents; husband Ronald R. Principio; grandson, Aaron Jahna; stepdaughter Karen Dominquez; and brother Stan Wade.
Condolences and remembrances may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com.
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Donna
June 3, 2024
I wasn´t aware of Elaine´s passing May she rest in peace and my condolences to her family!
Carol Garafalo
May 10, 2024
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Principio´s passing. God bless her and all that knew and loved her now and always. RIP
Bob & Gina Pollot
May 5, 2024
No matter how old we are, it is never easy to lose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve
Harry
May 4, 2024
So sorry to hear about the loss. Archibald, I am wary sowwy for your loss. I will miss smokin cigs and laughing and coughing so hard that we would laugh more and more.
Harry
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