In Memoriam: Little Silver-Raised Elaine Annarella, of Middletown, 71

Little Silver-raised Elaine Carol Annarella, more recently of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 30. She was 71.

Born in Red Bank and raised in Little Silver, she was the cherished daughter of the late Rocco James and Elizabeth (Bialon) Annarella.

“Elaine was a vibrant soul who found joy in the little things that made life magical. She had an enduring love for Disney, with its tales of hope and wonder reflecting her own playful spirit. Shopping and gift-giving brought her immense joy, as she delighted in discovering treasures to share with those she loved. Music was her lifelong companion, from the soulful melodies of The Righteous Brothers to the iconic harmonies of The Beatles. And when it came to movies, she held a special place in her heart for Snoopy, whose gentle charm brought her endless smiles. A woman of faith, Elaine was a devoted communicant of St. Anthony’s RC Church in Red Bank.”
Loved ones of Elaine Annarella in her obituary

Elaine is survived by: her beloved children, Valerie Burke, of Jupiter, FL, and Christopher Burke and his wife Megan, of Red Bank; her siblings, Joan Annarella and her husband Timothy Test, of Cape Canaveral, FL, James Annarella and his wife Kelly, of Rumson, and Michele Annarella and her partner Jeffrey Rinn, of Robbinsville.

“Her greatest joy was being ‘Grandma’ to her three adored grandchildren: Bryanna Schucker, Ashley Schucker, and Dylan Burke, who will forever treasure her memory.”

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, 124 Chestnut Street, Red Bank. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home