Arlene Dolores Elco passed away suddenly on July 27, 2014 at the age of 71.
Born in Brooklyn to James and Dorothy Glading on September 4, 1942, she moved to Melverne to start a family before settling in West Palm Beach Florida.
She was predeceased by her brother Frank Glading and sister Dorothy Sturiano. She is survived by her husband Joseph Elco of West Palm Beach, sister Joan Sklover and her husband Steve of Willingston Park, brother James Glading and his wife Cathy of Baldwin, children Joseph Elco of North Babylon, Steven Elco and his wife Dodie of Lindenhurst, Karen Suarez and her husband Leo of West Palm Beach Fl, grandchildren Michael Elco and his wife Melissa of Riverhead, Jenna Elco and her fiancé Chris Miller of Wyandanch, Karina Elco of North Babylon, Paul Elco and Lisa Elco of Lindenhurst, Lauren Suarez, Julie Suarez, Kristen Suarez, Leo Suarez and Joseph Suarez of West Palm Beach, and great grandchildren Michael Elco, Madison Elco, and Emma Freeborn of Riverhead.
Arlene was an amazing cook, loved the beach, and was a true matriarch dedicated to her large family. She was a true blessing and will be sorely missed by all.
Private services will be held Wednesday July 30th and a Church Service on Friday August 1st at St. Lukes in West Palm Beach.
