Elva Lauro of Caldwell, formerly of Livingston, died on February 23 at the age of 96. A funeral Mass was offered on Saturday, February 28, in St. Philomena Church, Livingston. Condolences and memories may be shared on-line at farmerfuneralhome.com. Born and raised in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Lauro later moved to Newark, where she met her husband, Anthony. A homemaker, she also lived in Irvington, Springfield, and Livingston. For the past 23 years, she was a a resident of Marion Manor in Caldwell. Predeceased by her husband and all of her14 siblings, Mrs. Lauro is survived by her son, Anthony W. Lauro, and his wife, Diane; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family has announced that memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Lauro's name to the Marion Manor Activity Fund, 7 Ashland Street, Caldwell, NJ 07006; or the West Essex First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 662, West Caldwell, NJ 07006.
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