Eleanor J. Elletson Obituary
The memory of Eleanor J. Elletson of Cohoes, New York, who passed away on January 2, 2026, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph E. Galligan, and Margaret Spiers Galligan, Jr.; her husband Lawrence W. Jones; her daughter Cynthia Martin (Joseph); her brother Joseph E. Galligan, III; her siblings-in-law, Peg Evans, Myra Galligan, Lloyd Austin and Carmen Rutolo; and her close friend Hunter Bailey Currin.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Eileen Menakis (George), Ellie Ingalsbe (Michael), Kathy Lanni (Greg), Christine Gregory (Brett), Scott Kittle (Eileen) and Sean Kittle (Kelli Rivers); her siblings, Margaret Rutolo and George F. Galligan Sr.; her grandchildren, Alexandra, Peter, Steven, Nicholas Menakis, Matthew Cushman (Carol), Amy Bridges, Greg Cushman (Katie), Emmy Ingalsbe (Josh Wisniowski), Alison Sokol (Jeff), Brooks Ingalsbe (Rachel), Lauren Castellucci (Federico), Erin McKeon (David), Jessica, Nathan Rafter (Kelly), Benjamin Gregory (Melanie), Brandon Gregory (Lindsay), Sean L. (Christine), Tyler (Sarah), Christopher Kittle (Kelly), Dominic, Eamon, Seth and Jordan Kittle; her great grandchildren, Sophia, Michaelangelo Fusco, Hunter, Anna Bridges, Elliott, Noah, Ella, Emma Cushman, Walter, Theodore Sokol, Nolan Wisniowski, Olivia, Vivian, Michael, Cecilia Castellucci, Hyla, Alina McKeon, Joseph Gregory, Brooks Ingalsbe, Wyatt, Belle, Ethan, Nash, Nicole, Luke and Noelle Kittle; Chad Currin (Lisa Bonaquist), Cailie Currin (Margaret Jones) and Zan Currin (late Marc Willett). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate NY Chapter, P.O. Box 88540, Carol Stream, IL 60188 in memory of Eleanor J. Kittle Elletson.
