Suzanne R. Italiano (nee Gelona) age 84 of Elm, NJ passed away peacefully December 25, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

Suzanne was born and raised in Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1959. She worked for the Hammonton Board of Education as the Assistant School Board Administrator for 34 years. After she retired, she volunteered her time to the Preserving Italian Heritage Foundation and the Hammonton Historical Society. She enjoyed trips to the casino and events with the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society.

She is predeceased by her husband Frank F. Italiano, her parents John and Millie (nee Longo) Gelona and her sister Josephine Simonetti (Mike).

Suzanne is survived by her daughter Karen Italiano (Jon) and her son Frank Italiano (Sharon). She is the loving grandmother to Tyler Morales, Rachel Saia (Sean), Nina Nick, and Frank Italiano. She will be deeply missed by her nieces, cousins and friends.

Family and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 9:00-10:45am at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish-St. Joseph Church, Third & French St., Hammonton, NJ 08037. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery 500 N. White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ 08037.

Donations can be made in Suzanne's name to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society P.O. Box 182 Hammonton, NJ 08037