Obituary of Donna Marie Vellone-Elliott

Donna M. Vellone-Elliott, 76, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Colonial Park Rehab and Nursing Center with her loving family by her side. Donna was born in Utica on June 10, 1945, to the late Anthony and Emily (Krecidlo) Albertine. She attended Utica schools and graduated from UFA. After school she went on to be a manager for many years at Clinton Collision and Garden Homes Management Corp. She married John Vellone in 1968 and started their family, she was with him until his untimely death in 2001. In 2012 She married John Elliott and spent the rest of her years with him. She was a loving mother and wife. She was the corporate secretary of the Empire State Towing and Recovery Association for over 30 years and after she retired it was voted that she remain a Trustee. In her childhood she loved spending time at Black Lake with her family. Donna leaves behind her loving husband, John Elliott; Children, James and wife JoAnn Vellone, John and wife Greta Elliott, Anissa Elliott; Grandchildren, Justin and fiancé Delaney, Jessica and fiancé Justin, Lauren; and sister-in-law, Diane Elliott. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law Thomas Elliott. All are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Donna at Church of The Annunciation in Clark Mills on Friday, September 3 at 10:30AM. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Donna’s name to Alzheimer's Association Central New York Chapter, PO Box 12226, Syracuse, NY 13218, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.