Elissa (D'Amico) Santalucia, 80, of Utica, NY  departed this life on January 9, 2025 at Albany Medical Center, where she was a patient, after a recent illness.

She was born in Utica, NY, on July 10, 1944, the daughter of the late Michael and Domenica (Mayme) D'Amico. Elissa was educated locally, then was married to Eugene "Gino" Santalucia (deceased July 20, 2020) on September 28, 1961, with whom she had four sons, Eugene "Gino", of St. Petersburg, FL.; Michael J. and his wife Theresa of Waterville; Angelo, who pre-deceased Mom on 4/19/18; and David, of Utica. She is also survived by her grandchildren Anthony, Alexandria (Nicklas DiNitto), Arianna, Jennifer (P.J. Loomis), Nicholas (Tara), Alexandra, Michael, Jamie, David Jr. and great grandchildren Jasmine, Vaughn, Darian, Emilio, Vincenzo, Sauyer, Dade, Raylan, Salvatore, Enzo, Jayovani, De'Analis, Rosabella, Gianna, Oksana, Greyson and Mariella : special cousin Michele Szuba, and many special nieces and nephews. Elissa was pre-deceased by her parents and sister Marianne LaBella and brothers Anthony John and Vincent, and God daughter Staci Szuba.

Her family honored her at the time of her death privately. Her graveside service will be forthcoming as soon as weather permits.Arrangements are under the guidance of John L Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks,NY. To send an online greeting go to: www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com