Elaine Farina Obituary
(nee Silvestri) On March 12, 2026, of Mantua. Formerly of Blackwood. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Farina Sr. Devoted mother of Lisa Walinski (Lee), Lori Ann Farina, Renée Rizzo (Marc), and Joseph P. Farina Jr. (Ruthie). Loving grandmother of Kristine (Pat), Ashley (Ryan), Alisha (Nick), Nina, Carmen, Liv, and Bella. Proud great-grandmother of Nathan, Gemma, and Giada. Dear sister of Michelle Oetinger (Tom) and Carol Tedesco (Dominick). Loved by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Survived by her grand puppy Gracie.
Mom missed Dad every day and often spoke of their love of the Phillies and their season tickets; traveling; and times spent with friends and family.
She cherished their friends from Adrienne Avenue; The Villages, Florida and Dover, Delaware.
Mom loved her new home in Mantua and was so happy being so close to family.
She enjoyed going out to eat and activities with the senior groups.
She will be forever remembered and missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends are welcome to attend her viewing Wednesday, March 18 th 10:00 – 11:30 AM at The Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main St, Mantua, NJ, 08051. Mass of Christian Burial 11:45 AM. Interment Harleigh Cemetery, Camden.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Elaine's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Joan Renna
March 17, 2026
Elaine I will miss you and know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family I remember staying over the house on McCllen St when me and Carol were kids and stopping over during New Years parades to get warm at your house Love Joanie
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