Eleanor M Jones

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eleanor M Jones of Rome, New York, who passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor M Jones to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Pasquale "Pat" Santillo and Norena "Nellie" Coccagnia Santillo; and her siblings, Nunzio Santillo (Nick), Pasquale Santillo (Patsy), Joseph Santillo (Joe), Diane Carlberg and Douglass Santillo (Dougy).

She is survived by: her close friend Lester Doolen; her son Ralph Santillo; her sisters, Patricia Ludwig and Chris Kellsey; Heather Santillo of Syracuse, Brandon (Katie), Michael Santillo, Melissa Highers, Shannon Highers of New Hartford, NY, Taylor, Lexi Highers, Gioia Wishhart, Ken Irrazzairy, Stephanie and Brendon Wishhart. She is also survived by friends and caretakers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home (7751 Merrick Rd, Rome, NY 13440). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc. (7751 Merrick Rd, Rome, NY 13440).