My sincere condolences to Johns entire Family. I was a childhood friend & neighbor. John &  I were co+ workers @ Bonanza when we were teens. John was always a kind  guy that would help anyone. I looked up to John( even though I was taller) he was a good role model to many people.  I was in the same class as his sister, Carla & Nikki. Carla  - Nikki I'm so sorry to hear this news.  Mrs. Elie - Joshua Elie, May God comfort you all in your time of need. .  May John R.I.P.  So long old friend. 

My sincere condolences to the entire Eli family and friends. I knew John through Bose. Only spent time at our meetings but John was one of the people I looked forward to seeing. 

I remember John and I talking about our children and how proud he was of his son  

May God bless you and your family. Take solace in knowing that many loved John.  

I’ve been wanting to post for sometime now, but haven’t been able to find the right words. There’s far too many wonderful memories and tons of life lessons to even begin to share them all. Almost two months later I’m still completely heartbroken not just for myself but for everyone that my Dad meant so much to. It’s so difficult to remember all the great memories, such as him meeting his granddaughter for the first time, while also thinking of the memories that will never be made. I’ll never forget the last time we spoke or the last time we saw each other. I’m eternally grateful for the time all of us were given with him, we all miss him more than any words could possibly sum up. I love you Dad! 

I’ve wanted to post something, thought I should post something. Is it appropriate for the ex wife to say something? But what? I’m the ex wife, we were babies when we married . John was in the Army and I remember how proud I was of him and his achievements. John was a perfectionist in everything he did. There was no half way. We have a wonderful son together, he is one of my greatest gifts. John I am so sorry you got to a place where you felt this was the only choice. I am sorry for all the things you will miss. My greatest sympathies to your entire family. 

My deepest condolences. I was in a stressful project with John back in 2019 and he was always so kind and helpful to me, giving me sound advices and insights that helped my work. We only reconnected earlier this year when he added me on LinkedIn. He didn’t reply me when I asked what his next adventure was and I wish I had done more to tell him how much he had helped me. 

Rest in peace John.. 

John on the schools senior executive council — with John Elie, 3rd row

1998 when John and I graduated

Bose Store meeting Stevie Wonder

He was my roommate when he worked at Bose.  He was funny, smart and a great guy to work and live with. We had not  spoken in a few years.  I wish I would have now. My condolences to his family. 

I met John through work and we would send e-mail taunts back and forth for years about 80’s related items and music. He was such a great guy to work with and will be dearly missed. My condolences to all of his friends and family over the loss of a wonderful human being.

My deepest sympathies to everyone who knew John and is suffering from his loss. I met John after hiring Mike as my Asst Mgr at Bose in Hagerstown. I soon learned they were a package deal but was lucky to get to know both of them. Wasn’t long before Carla worked for us too and young Josh would pop in the store with her or his Dad.

After John got his store in Durham he was always the first face I would look for at meetings. We couldn’t wait to badger each other about about Steelers/Ravens or Pens/Bruins depending on the year. Heated debates in the smoking section (during breaks)always ended in our one shared love…Penn State, haha

After leaving Bose we drifted apart as happens over time. I would always think of John anytime the Ravens would come up, and should have reached out to him. Very sorry now that I didn’t join in Emily’s Bose trivia nights on zoom with John, my sister and several other Bose folks.

My love goes out to the Elie family, especially to Carla, Josh and Mike. I will always remember John fondly and the world was a better place for having him in it. 

Bruins game with John (smiling) - Will forever miss you my friend - Rest Easy

One of my favorite pictures

I loved Uncle John so much. I loved how proud he was that I applied to Penn State, I loved talking about musicals with him, I loved hanging out with him in the man cave and just talking and watching tv for hours. I will miss him greatly, and I think about him every day. He was such a kind soul. Rest in peace Uncle John ❤️

For those who don't know, John and I met when he came to work for Bose shortly after I did (1999). We bonded in the beginning over being veterans. He of course, Army and me Navy. It didn't take long for us to get pretty close and for over 20 years we considered each other to best friends and brothers. I have been wanting to post something, I guess to let some pain out and to let the world know how much I love John. It's tough because so many things flood to my head at once. Do I tell everyone something funny like one of the many times John was responsible for saving my Bose career after I drank way too much and slept way to little at an annual sales meeting? Do I tell a story about how smart and so well  read he was that instead of googling things I would rather call him (especially if it had to do with government). Do I tell how his "big brother love" (I mean he was two years older than me) helped me prepare for all my job interviews. He would sit on the phone with me for hours helping me prep. Do I tell the month or more straight that he called me everyday during my divorce just to make sure I was "OK". I have thought of all this and sooooooooo much more since he past and where I always ended up was at the very last thing he said me that day....."I love you"