Obituary of Elaine Mennen Spivack

Elaine Mennen Spivack passed away suddenly on April 12, 2016 in Sarasota, FL at the age of 76. Elaine was a resident of Sarasota, Fl and New York City for the last three years. She was born in New York, NY to Philip and Florence Iannelli, and lived in Brooklyn and Garden City, NY before moving to the Chester and Mendham area in 1963. Elaine graduated from the Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn and attended Baylor University. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from L.I.U. Post University. She was an active member of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New York City where she co-founded and served on the Steering Committee of the seniors’ group 50+ Connection. She was also an active volunteer at the Christian Embassy to the United Nations. She has been a member at the Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota for the last 5 years. Her family and many friends will remember her as a spirited, kind, loving and gracious wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Elaine is survived by her husband Roger Spivack, of Sarasota and New York, NY, one son William G. Mennen, IV and his wife Lynn of Oldwick, NJ, one daughter Kara Bossert and her husband Gary of Mendham, NJ and her grandchildren Elise & Gary Bossert and Lauren, Gerhard “Hardy” & Paige Mennen. Visitation will be held Sunday April 17, 2016 from 3-7 pm at the Bailey Funeral Home, 176 Main Street, Peapack, NJ. Funeral Service Monday, 10:30am in the Chapel at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Reception to follow, location to be announced. For those desiring, donations to Camp of the Woods, 106 Downey Road, Speculator, NY 12164, in her memory, would be appreciated. Camp of the Woods is a Christian centered family camp and conference center. We grieve with you at the passing of our dearest Elaine. Here is information on the services and receptions. Reception Wednesday April 20, 4 to 8 pm, 265 East 66 St unit 22B, New York City. Memorial service and reception Sunday May 1, 2pm First Baptist Church 1661 Main St Sarasota, FL