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Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in St. Elizabeth Church 220 E. Blancke Street, Linden at 10am (please arrive at the church by 9:50am). Interment will follow in St. St. Gertrude Cemetery Colonia.
Elaine was born to James and Madeline LaVolpe Tumino in Elizabeth. She was raised in Linden where she graduated from Linden High School in 1967. Elaine moved to Florida in 1989 before moving back to Linden in 2007 before moving to Middlesex in 2015.
She was a Floral Designer for Village Florist in Linden for many years before she retired. Elaine found her greatest joy in caring for others. She loved preparing holiday dinners and was an excellent baker, known for her trays of Italian cookies. At home, she always enjoyed caring for her family pets. She also took pride in tending to her garden, where she grew vibrant flowers and fresh vegetables. Elaine had a generous heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Elaine was the loving sister of Joann Karecki and Sally Easthope. Loving aunt to James and Jeff Easthope, Linda Klein and Susan Mizerak.
Leonard-Lee Funeral Home 301 E. Blancke Street, Linden, NJ has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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