July 18, 1923 – July 13, 2018
Elena (nee Perri) Prota aged 94 of Paoli, PA passed away peacefully at
Highgate at Paoli Pointe July 13, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Thomas Prota, mother of
Elena (Jon) Saboe of Paoli, and grandmother of Kirsten Saboe of Malvern, PA.
Elena was predeceased by a sister, Amelia Smith and brother, Louis Perri and is survived by
several nephews and their families. Born in Philadelphia, Elena graduated from Southern (South Philadelphia High School) and studied real estate at Temple University.
Following in her father's footsteps, she became a realtor and worked in that field and in
banking for over 20 years. Throughout her life she was an avid reader and
gardener, who also loved attending theater and opera. The seashore held a special place in her heart, because she spent many summers at the New Jersey beaches.
Her face glowed with pride in all the accomplishments of her granddaughter, but she especially looked forward to the times they spent together at the shore. Elena
was one of the earliest residents of Paoli Pointe and later won a seat on the Paoli Pointe Condo Board,
serving for several years. However, she will be most remembered for her acts of loving kindness and her
generous heart with family, friends, and small animals A visitation for family and friends will be held at St Norbert’s Church, 50 Leopard Rd in Paoli, PA 19301 on Friday, July 20th from 10AM to 11AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions to support the homeless may be made in Elena's name to the Bethesda
Project, 1630 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or bethesdaproject.org
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