John L. Elias Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John L. Elias (Madison, New Jersey), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 25, 2019, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John L. Elias to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Elias and Josephine Elias; his grandmother Maria Anastasi; and his brother George Elias. He is survived by: his wife Dr. Eleanor J. Flanigan of Madison; his daughters, Rebecca J. Elias (Christopher Dodson) of West Deptford and Rachel Elias Reed (Russell) of North Plainfield; his sister-in-law Helen Elias; and his grandchildren, Julia Violet Elias Dodson, Kayla Josephine Reed and Zachary John Reed. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made in John's memory to the Fordham University Graduate School of Religious Education, Fordham University, Office of Development, 45 Columbus Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10023 or to the Sr.
