Elizabeth A DeMartino

 As far back as she could remember, Elizabeth Alva De Martino (Née Vogel), always dreamt of being a mother. She loved working with and being surrounded by children. She began her career at St. Mary's Hospital in Bayside, Queens as a nurse, caring for some of NYC's most debilitated children. 

 After welcoming two children of her own in 1988 and 1993 with her husband, she went back to school to become a Teaching Assistant. She brightened the days of students at Bardonia Elementary School, where she was known affectionately as "Mrs. D". 

 Elizabeth prioritized her family, loving them unconditionally and without limit- yet she still had kindness and generosity to spare for everyone.  Family, friends and co-workers would often ask "how are you always so happy, are you really?" and if they knew her long enough they understood, in no uncertain whimsical terms: "of Corsica", that's just how she was made. 

Elizabeth passed away peacefully in bed on September 2, 2025, being held tightly by loved ones. 

She is survived by her loving family: husband Robert, son Peter, daughter Hannah and grandson August as well as her brother Robert and sister Patricia

Wake services will be held at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home in Pearl River on Sunday, September 7th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM

The funeral service will be held at St. Margaret's Church in Pearl River on Monday, September 8th at 11:00 AM.

No flowers please but donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Bayside, Queens or St. Jude's