Elaine A Roos

March 25, 1940 - January 5, 2020

Elaine A. Roos passed away on Sunday January 5th, after a brief illness. She was 79 years old. The daughter of the late Clifton Johnbroer and Marguerite Johnbroer (Rocklein), she was born in Elizabeth NJ on March 25, 1940. Elaine grew up in Livingston NJ. After her marriage she moved to Hopatcong, and then to Sparta before retiring to Toms River. She was a nurse for many years before becoming a bookkeeper. Elaine felt volunteering for her community and church was important and kept to this promise by volunteering for many things such as the Sussex County Horse Show and Rosary Altar Society where she served as president. She is survived by, a son, Peter and Kathleen Roos of Pompton Lakes NJ, a daughter, Peg Finkle of Vernon NJ, a daughter, Jennifer and Pete Appaluccio of Sparta NJ, and six grandchildren; Ian Roos, Mia Finkle, Madeline Roos, AJ Appaluccio, Shawn Conklin, and Travis Conklin, a sister-in-law, Carol Hughes of Livingston NJ, a brother-in-law, Robert and Joyce Roos of Stroudsburg PA, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was also survived by her dear friends Patricia Dudes and Christina Brown. She was predeceased by her husband Richard “Dick” Roos. A Memorial Service and Mass will be held on January 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph RC Church, Toms River. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital or any charity of your choice.