Harry R. Elia

Harry R. Elia, 71, of Emerson, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY. Harry was a proud, lifelong resident of Emerson. He graduated from Emerson High School in 1971, earning varsity letters in football and baseball. Harry was captain of the wrestling team and the first Emerson wrestler to compete in the NJ state tournament. Harry had a deep passion for sports and found great fulfillment in coaching young athletes. He coached football and wrestling at Emerson High School from 1975 to 1980, founded the Emerson junior wrestling program, and coached junior baseball, softball, wrestling and football in Hillsdale. He earned his undergraduate degree from Trenton State College where he was a letterman on the football and wrestling teams and was a proud member of the Sigma Tau Chi fraternity. He later went on to graduate from New York Chiropractic College in 1983, after which he served his community as a chiropractor and healer, dedicating his life to helping others. One of Harry's proudest achievements was publishing his book, 7 Element Lifeforce Healing, which was the culmination of a lifetime of medical and spiritual study and practice.

Harry was known for his compassionate nature and was a loving father to his children, Cherilyn and John Elia. He is also survived by his dear friend, Michele Gioffre, his grandchildren, Lily and Logan, and daughter in-law, Samantha. He was preceded in death by his father, John R. Elia; mother, Anna Elia (née Tavernia) and sister, Camille Conrad. Harry deeply cherished his personal and family relationships, including his brother John, sister in-law Andi, brother in-law Gordon, and his nieces, nephews, friends, and patients.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 24th, from 3-7pm at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood, NJ.