Obituary of Emily R. Elia

Emily Ruscitto Elia, of Syracuse passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter, Sandra at her side.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all that knew her.  

Emily is predeceased by her husband, Tony; daughter, Cheryl Pistello; parents, Rose Cecconi and Anthony Ruscitto; brother, Peter Ruscitto; and sister, Maryanne Sciarrino.

Emily is survived by her daughter, Sandra Elia; son, Salvatore Elia; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

Contributions in Emily's name may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1757 Central Ave., Suite 102, Albany, NY 12205