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Peacefully and gracefully Elissa M. Garofalo formerly of Jim Thorpe, PA, passed away on February 15th surrounded by family and very dear friends.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, daughter of Matthew A. Garofalo and Maria Morreale Garofalo, Elissa was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and a Penn State University graduate with a degree in Urban & Regional Planning. Retiring in 2021, Elissa held the position of Executive Director of the Delaware & Lehigh (D&L) …

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What were Elissa's favorite games to play?
Backgammon with brother Matt
Backgammon with brother Matt
Backgammon with brother Matt
What were Elissa's favorite ways to spend free time?
First & For most with her Children ! On the trail On the river On a bike Traveli…
First & For most with her Children ! On the trail On the river On a bike Traveling the wor…
First & For most with her Children ! On the trail On the river On a bike Traveling the world On a mountain At the…

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Born

December 12th, 1957
Scranton, PA
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Started elementary school

1962
Abraham Lincoln School No. 16, West Scranton, PA
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Started elementary school

1963
Saint Patrick Grade School, West Scranton, PA

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Cause of death

Brain cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Allentown Funeral & Cremation Services
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Allentown Funeral & Cremation Services

Lehigh Valley Hospice
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Lehigh Valley Hospice

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