Elizabeth Destasio

Elizabeth DeStasio (1944–2024)

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Friend

  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth DeStasio, of Pelham, New York, on November 17, 2024. Elizabeth was born in New Rochelle, NY, to Henry and Diana Pinto, and was the middle child in a family of three. She was raised in New Rochelle, where she attended St Gabrielle Catholic High School.

In her early adulthood, Elizabeth met and married Joseph DeStasio, the love of her life. The couple settled in Pelham, where they raised five sons and built a loving family.

Elizabeth was known for her dedication to her community. She worked as a crossing guard in Pelham for many years and served at local election polls. In her leisure time, she enjoyed bowling, cooking, and baking—passions she shared generously with her family and friends.

Elizabeth will be remembered as a kind, honest, and compassionate woman who had a heart full of love for everyone she met. She will be profoundly missed by her five children and seven grandchildren, who were the lights of her life.

Elizabeth is survived by her five children: Joseph (Mary) DeStasio, Richard (Rachel) DeStasio, Robert (Suzanne) DeStasio, Michael DeStasio, and Ralph DeStasio. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Richard Jr., Matthew, Michael, Emily, Joseph, Andrew, and Ana. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and her siblings, John Cerra and Joan Tracey.

A Funeral Mass will be held in her honor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 575 Fowler Avenue, Pelham Manor, NY 10803 on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. For more information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.pelhamufuneral.com.

Elizabeth’s warmth, wisdom, and grace will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.