Eleonora Graziano

Eleonora Graziano passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026 with her daughters by her side.

Born on May 26, 1941, in Italy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ernesto and Lina Angeli. At the age of 18, Eleonora immigrated to the United States on December 5, 1959, together with her three younger brothers, beginning a new chapter filled with hope, determination, and opportunity.

On January 24, 1965, she married the love of her life, Giovanni. Together they built a life rooted in hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to their family while raising their four children: Daisy (Lawrence), Salvatore (Hilary), Lina (Carmelo), and Ernesto (Ramona).

Eleonora is lovingly remembered by her four children and their spouses, as well as her eight cherished grandchildren: Lauren, Sara, Luca, Anna, Isabella, Dominick, Salvatore, and Giovanni. She is also survived by her loving brother, Luigi, and his wife, Kathy, along with her dear sister-in-law, Diane.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Giovanni; her parents, Ernesto and Lina Angeli; two brothers Eligio and Gerry; and her sister, Angelina.Eleonora’s greatest pride was her family. She devoted her life to her children, and nothing brought her more happiness than spending time with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.She will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Visitation for Eleonora will be held at the Galante Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave. Caldwell, NJ on Friday July 10th from 4 to 7 PM. A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday July 11th at 9:30 AM at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 219 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell. She will then be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.