Elaine J. Dellapenta, "Chickie", a lifelong resident of Lodi, entered eternal life August 2nd, 2017, she was 78. Chickie was born in Passaic, NJ on Sept 5th, 1938 to John and Rose (Lazzaro) Paladino. She was married to her beloved husband George in September of 1956. Chickie had worked as an assistant at the County Clerks Office in Hackensack and at Grove Windows and Blinds. She also took great pride in being an active parishioner of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Lodi, where she was married and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Chickie is survived by her beloved husband George, her cherished great granddaughter Elainna Dellapenta-Deliz, her devoted grandchildren Tanna Dellapenta and Anthony Giordano. She is also survived by her dear son in law Joseph Giordano, a sister Ann Romero and brother Vincent Paladino. Chickie was predeceased by her daughter Donna and her son George. Visiting Friday, August 4th, 7-9 pm, Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service, 80 Midland Ave, Wallington, NJ. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10am, Saturday, August 5th at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 40 Spring Street, Lodi. www.WarnerAndWozniak.com