Elsie Irizarry Plesko of West Haverstraw, NY passed away November 22, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born on December 5th in Bronx, NY to William and Emilia (Pitre) Irizarry and was predeceased by her sister Irma Irizarry. She is survived by her loving children Valerie Plesko, Vicki Kelly (Patrick) and Vance Plesko (Lindsey), beloved grandsons Austin and Ryan, step-grandsons Patrick and Anthony (Malu) and her brother Orlando Irizarry (Joy).
Elsie retired from the Rockland County Department of Health after 20 years of dedicated service to the Early Intervention Program. She earned her A.A.S degree in Business Administration at the age of 58 with honors. She took her first quilting class at the age of 79 and discovered a natural hidden talent, taking pleasure in the art of quilting and gifting her creations to loved ones. Elsie was a very spiritual person with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and was a dedicated member of the Church of St. Gregory Barbarigo in Garnerville, and the Marian Shrine in Stony Point. She belonged to several prayer groups, attended retreats, classes and movements, always eager to learn and share with others. She was very active in the community, embraced friends like family, spoke up for those without a voice and blessed everyone.
Immediate services are private however there will be a Memorial Mass scheduled in the future. In Elsie’s memory, please consider making a donation to one of your favorite local charities or St. Jude.
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