Eleanor J. Chestnut

Date of Death: December 19, 2023

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visitation

St. Gabriel's Church

233 Mohawk Ave.

Norwood, PA 19074

Saturday 1/20, 9:00 am - 10:15 am

cemetery

Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery

1600 S. Sproul Rd.

Springfield, PA 19064

Saturday 1/20

mass

St. Gabriel's Church

233 Mohawk Ave.

Norwood, PA 19074

Saturday 1/20, 10:30 am

Eleanor J. Chestnut age 73, of Town Bank, North Cape May, NJ. Formally of SW Philadelphia. passed away December 19, 2023. Proud graduate of West Catholic Girls and Presbyterian School of Nursing. Eleanor enjoyed her time working as a nurse for several different nursing facilities, Frankford Torresdale Hospital, Chop Kids First, and Rainbow Pediatrics. A member of the Elks Lodge #2839, Stella Maris Home Association, where she loved to play shuffleboard. Eleanor loved Irish step dancing, singing in the choir of St. John of God Church, a very faithful lady. An avid Philadelphia, sports fan of the Phillies, 76ers, Eagles, and Flyers.

She married her high school sweetheart and the two of them were inseparable. Their home was open to all, from their time in SW Philly to when she coached the WC Girls Cheerleading, hosting WC Football breakfasts, Good Shepard Perish youth sports. Playing Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Volunteering for veteran’s Memorial Day, 4th of July, volunteering at the Coast Guard Base in Cape May. They had friends where every they went. They loved traveling, Dancing, watching sporting events.

She was very proud to be called “NANA”, not only by her precious grandchildren but by all!

Eleanor is predeceased by her late husband, Thomas, her late son Joseph, and Mother Nancy Di Orio.

Eleanor fought a courageous battle with ALS. We are comforted knowing that she is now with her loving Tom and their son Joey!

Survived by sons: Thomas Chestnut and Scott (Jennifer) Chestnut. 6 grandchildren: T.J., Lauren, Victoria, Daniel, Aiden, and Lainey. Brothers: Richard (Nancy) Hogg, David (Ava) Hogg and Sister Nancy (James) Palmer. Her faithful companion Miller! Many nieces and nephews, Neighbors of Beverly Road, and too many friends to name! Sorority sisters!
Relatives and friends may attend a visitation Saturday, January 20, 2024, 9:00 – 10:15AM Saint Gabriel Parish, 233 Mohawk Ave., Norwood, PA 19074, with Funeral mass to follow at 10:30 AM. Inurnment at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Everyone is encouraged to wear Green in honor of Eleanor! In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Eleanor‘s name to Team Gleason Foundation (teamgleason.org/donate)/

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St. Gabriel's Church

233 Mohawk Ave.

Norwood, PA 19074

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Saturday 1/20, 9:00 am - 10:15 am

Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery

1600 S. Sproul Rd.

Springfield, PA 19064

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Saturday 1/20

St. Gabriel's Church

233 Mohawk Ave.

Norwood, PA 19074

Map

Saturday 1/20, 10:30 am

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Forever in my heart. Thanks for 68 years of friendship. You were the Best El. Alpha Sigma Tau….Always Stay Together. Mar

Forever in my heart. Thanks for 68 years of friendship. You were the Best El.

We will always keep in our hearts the many memories and times we were down the beach with the whole Chestnut family. To the times in the backyard at the beach swimming in the pool, singing in fans, even going out for the night in Eleanor’s sexy clothes. To being neighbours and the kids growing up together, we will always keep Eleanor’s memory near and dear to our hearts. :)

I'm so sorry for your loss cousins Scott and Tom. Aunt El was an amazing person and gave a good fight. Love and prayers to all

I have so many memories of Eleanor - we met when I started coaching for Good Shepherd cheerleading and we became instant friends. And even though we fell out of touch, we reconnected a year ago, and I am grateful for the time I spent with her last holiday season, and the texts we shared throughout this year. I am more grateful that she is at peace and reunited with Tommy and Joey.
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So Sorry to hear of Ellies passing. We worked together at Rainbow Pediatrics. She was a very Loving and Kind Person. We spent time going to the Concerts at the Ferry and visiting with her and Tommy at the pool. She will be missed. Please know all of you are in my Prayers. RIP.

I'm blessed to have such a loving, caring Aunt in my life. Have so many wonderful memories of you. The best memory was when you, grandma, and Uncle Tom and I spent the week together and had the best birthday I've had in many years. Who would have thought that would be the last time I would've seen all three of you all alive. Condolences to my family and RIP Aunt El. I love you and will miss you so much. Until we all are together again!
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Across the street neighbor and partner in crime for 35 years to Eleanor in Townbank. Yard sales, block parties, cooking together for hurricane watch parties, garage parties, sitting in the middle of the street on our lawn chairs guarding the grandchildren from speeders as they rode their bikes and walking to the bay to watch the sun set. Loved her and Tom so much ❤️

Tom and you are together now.

We had the privilege of being next door neighbors to Eleanor and Tom. One could not ask for better neighbors. With three boys, Eleanor treated our daughter like her own, spoiling her any chance that she could. Tom and Elle, I am going to miss you both. Rest in Peace and watch over us.

An amazing woman, who welcomed everyone into her and Tom’s beautiful home in Cape May. She talked to everyone and always greeted you with a hug and a smile. She will be forever missed. Our condolences to her loving family. Wayne and Barbara Mehlman

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.