Obituary of John E. Elie

JOHN EDWARD ELIE

John passed to the arms of the Lord today, Saturday, March 16, 2024.

John was born in Ogdensburg, NY on December 7, 1946 to Edmund Joseph & Mary Blake Elie. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and attended the NYS Maritime College in NYC studying Marine Engineering. He went on to Canton College where he obtained an Associate Degree in Construction Technology. While at Canton he met the love of his life, Judith “Judy” Wink. As a matter of fact he asked her to marry him on their first date! It took some time, and Judy finally said yes! They were married June 19, 1971, with the approval of William H. and Charlotte S. Wink. As a highlight to their lives together they had two wonderful sons: Peter William (wife, Renee) and Steven Edmund Elie.

John worked for several Consulting Engineering firms in the Capital Area and was recognized as a highly proficient Petrochemical/Pharmaceutical piping systems designer. He served his country from 1969 to 1981 as an enlisted man and later as an Officer in the NY Army National Guard and the United States Army Reserve. He was recognized with several prestigious medals for his service.

John leaves behind his wife, Judy of 52 years, his sons, Peter & Steven, sister-in-law Kathleen Coppola, his nieces: Alessandra (Anthony) Petruccelli, GRAND niece Alexa and nephew Anthony, Cynthia Coppola, his nephew and godson, Francesco (Kelly) Coppola and “GRAND” nieces and nephews: Kala, Nicholas, Cole and Juliet Coppola. First cousins: Kathy, John, Mary, Geraldine, Tim and their families.

His final thoughts were “Move forward and do not weep for me for I am at peace.”

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue (at the corner of 115^th Street in Lansingburgh) Troy, NY 12182 on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and to the Funeral Service that afternoon in the funeral home which will begin at 3:30 p.m.

You are also welcome to join us on Monday morning between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home where we will gather to process to the Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, where the burial and committal service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 or to the American Cancer Society, One Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110, in memory of John E. Elie.

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