Carmen Ann Elder, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Mount Holly, NJ. Carmen (Mema) was family-centered and enjoyed preparing Italian meals for her family and friends. She spent many of her summers at her beach cottage in South Seaside Park, NJ, perhaps her favorite place to be. Her greatest joy was spending time with her 7 grandchildren.
Carmen was predeceased by her beloved husband, James. She is survived by her loving children; James and his wife Sandra, and their children James, Alexandra, and Samuel; Salvatore and his wife Susan, and their children Sal, Jessica, and Lauren; and Margaret Elder and her son RJ.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 8 from 5-8 PM at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston. Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 9 at 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, West Orange, with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.