Elaine L. Gates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elaine L. Gates of Centerport, New York, born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on October 11, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including : her daughters, Pattie Falber (Harry), Michelle (Shelly) and Heather Bifulco (Clem); her son-in-law Ralph Marino; her grandchildren, Amanda Marino, Megan Powers (James), Samantha Belkin, Aaron Falber (Jillian), Christina Bifulco, Bryan Bifulco, Catherine Herkovic (Paul), Ralph Marino Jr. and Adam Marino (Arianna); her great grandchildren, Leonard Falber, Matthew Marino, Daniel Marino, Colette Marino and Milo Marino; and her husband Henry.
Among her contributions to music education and recipient of many honors and awards, she was a Semi-Finalist in the first-ever Grammy Music Educator Awards of 2013 and Co-Founder of the Children's Choirs for the American Choral Directors Association.
