Elizabeth J. DeLalla

Elizabeth J. DeLalla (née Cabrelli) of Folsom, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the age of 80. Predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph DeLalla, as well as her parents, Albert and Estelle (née Ciarlo) Cabrelli, she is survived by her two brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter and Christine (née Faverio) Cabrelli and Louis and Josephine “Dolly” (née Mulligan) Cabrelli. She is also survived by seven nieces and nephews, fourteen grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and many loving aunts, cousins, and dear friends. Elizabeth was born on December 14, 1940, at Misericordia Hospital in South Philadelphia. She grew up in Clifton Heights and graduated from Clifton Heights High School in 1958. She began her career at Boeing Vertol in 1961 as a clerk typist. Quickly ascending through the ranks, she spent most of her career in Contracts becoming the department’s first female manager and one of Boeing Vertol’s first female senior managers at the Morton location. She was innovative in her approach to organization and implemented a state of the art correspondence system to streamline paperwork. Her most recognized managerial quality was mentoring other women, two of whom became Boeing executives. She took pride in utilizing her position to enable others. In 2001, Elizabeth retired from Boeing with over 40 years of service. Elizabeth will most notably be remembered for her great love of family and friends. She was a remarkable Aunt who traveled any distance to be present for her nieces & nephews whom she adored. A consummate hostess, her home was often the gathering place for get-togethers and celebrations. Guests who joined her during the summer months were delighted to experience her supreme talents with her flower garden. She was also an avid traveler who was always up for a fun adventure. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation on Thursday, June 3, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Williams-Lombardo Funeral Home, 33 W. Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights, PA 19018. On Friday, June 4, there will also be a Visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 200 S. Oak Avenue, Primos, PA 19018. Interment will be immediately after Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064. A luncheon will be held after interment at Anthony’s Ristorante and Ballroom, 865 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://t2t.org Condolences: www.lombardofuneralhomes.com

Elizabeth J. DeLalla

December 14, 1940 - May 23, 2021