Elaine Mary Damiano

May 11, 2020

Elaine Mary Damiano. Our loving mom, Elaine Mary Damiano, passed from our hands into God's on Monday, May 11, 2020 . Elaine was born on March 18, 1942 to Quindo Damiano and Edith Barba. She was raised in South Philly. Mom had a hard life but tried to always have fun along the way. She grew up in a household where money was tight. During her younger years she loved to go to the Casino's in Atlantic City. She was an amazing cook. She was able to throw together delicious Italian peasant meals made out of humble ingredients that were laying around like Escarole and beans or pasta fagioli. She had a talent for crocheting blankets and baby clothes that she sold to make ends meet. She had a great sense of humor and loved to dance. Mom was a lover of animals. She had many dogs, but her favorites were always the cats especially, Molly. As a single parent she did the best she could raising three children all alone. She tried to make holidays special. She didn't catch many breaks in life and had to go without most of the time. She worked terrible jobs just to get by. She loved us. During the last few years, mom endured quite a few health problems. Many of which should have taken her life. She was a tough lady and had a strong will to live. Elaine is survived by her children, Madeline Hileman, Joseph Rosati (MaryAnn), and Philip Mettille (Christine); 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Anthony Damiano, Craig Damiano, and Lena Corrado. Mom, you have endured many years of suffering, but now you are free. We love you! Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Friday, May 15, 2020 from 9 AM to 10:15 AM from the Rogers Funeral Homes, Inc., 1426-30 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 followed by her Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. Share Online Condolences at www.rachubinskiandrogersfh.com