Francisco Joseph Elia's Obituary
Francisco Joseph Elia passed away on December 27th, 2018 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Joseph is survived by his mother Luisa Linares; his brothers Italo and Paolo Elia; his daughter, Jennifer Williams and son, Matthew Elia; two grandchildren, three nieces, and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Paolo Elia. Joseph was born in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, emigrated to the United States, and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science degree. He worked as a mechanical engineer and an environmental safety manager, in addition to managing rental properties in the Memphis area. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee on Wednesday, January 9th at 12 pm with public visitation at 11 am.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”. The completed obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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