ELENA L. HACKETT

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN ELENA'S NAME TO: THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY DONOR SERVICES PO BOX 22324 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10087 www.lls.org VISITATION: MONDAY: APRIL 22, 2024 1PM TO 5PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRIVATE FINAL DISPOSITION Elena L. Hackett, 70 years, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on July 21, 1953 in Paterson, NJ to the late Julia (nee Bauman) and Henry Van Zutphen. Elena married Joseph A. Hackett in 1970 and resided in Butler, NJ. She loved spending time with her husband, especially traveling to car shows, and also with her two daughters and grandchildren. Among these, she enjoyed the company of friends and family at her home for happy hour and Sunday pancakes. Elena always loved a good shopping spree and ending it by dining out. She greatly admired and enjoyed adding to her doll collection, such as Betty Boop and various other knick-knacks. In her spare time, Elena enjoyed being outdoors with her German Shepards and gardening flowers- and when she saw a four-leaf clover she always saved it. Elena will best be remembered for her loving heart and taking care of everyone. She was predeceased by her mother Julia in 1996 and her father Henry in 1983. Elena leaves behind her beloved husband Joseph Hackett; her dear daughters Cheryl Johnstone and her husband Frank, and Dana Ferrari and her husband Dennis; her cherished grandchildren Ashley Johnstone, Carly Ferrari, Anthony Ferrari, and Rylee Ferrari; her loving brothers Bruce Van Zutphen and his wife Susan, and Roger Van Zutphen and his wife Ann; as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. The family will receive visitors on Monday: April 22, 2024 from 1pm to 5pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. Final disposition will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Elena’s name to: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; Donor Services; PO Box 22324; New York, New York 10087; www.lls.org On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

ELENA L. HACKETT

July 21, 1953 - April 20, 2024