Eleanor Munizza

Born on September 18th, 1938, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Ellie was known for her generous spirit and quiet devotion. A woman of deep faith, she prayed the rosary daily and spent many hours in prayer at St. John's Chapel. From dedicating time to crocheting prayer shawls for the sick to cooking Sunday dinner for her family, she was always so thoughtful and giving to others. She enjoyed golfing, playing mahjong and card games with friends at Golfview, and was a lifelong New York Yankee fan. Ellie was special in countless ways and was a friend to all who knew her.

After retirement, Ellie and her husband Sal moved from New Jersey to Fort Myers to be near their children and grandchildren. She was especially thrilled to have witnessed the joy of the birth of her five great-grandchildren. Her favorite people called her babe, mom, Gran-E, Great Gran-E, Aunt Ellie, and friend.

Ellie is survived by her son Vincent and his wife Lisa; her daughter Valerie and her husband David; her grandchildren: Emily (Jesse) and their children Vincent and Elizabeth, Olivia and her daughters Adeline and Lorelei, and Claire (Evan) and their son Mason; as well as her sisters Loretta Dileo and Maryann Gilmartin and brother-in-law John Gilmartin.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years and the love of her life, Sal; her grandson-in-law Dr. tucker Maute; her parents Peter and Mary Opalach; and her brother-in-law Richie DiLeo.

A memorial service will be held at St. John XXIII Catholic Church on Monday, November 16th.

Visitation with family will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Fort Myers, FL.