Elliot A. (Ace) Pellegrini ,90, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 1, 2013 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. 

He was born on September 2, 1922 in Wyoming,Pa., the son of the late Thomas and Celia Mascolini Pellegrini.  Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Exeter where he resided for most of his years. 

Elliot attended Exeter public school and graduated from Exeter High School, Class of 1940. 

After working for a short period of time in New Jersey, he joined the US Army and served his country honorably during World War ll, stationed at various posts including guarding the U.S. Capital and the Pentagon, as well as the European theatre of operations. He would later join the U.S. Army Reserves and serve until 1961, being honorably discharged. 

He attended Georgetown University and WilkesCollege, and later was employed by the VeteransHospital and the U.S. Postal Service.  He retired in 1984, having attained a supervisory position.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded  in death by his wife, the former Eleanor Hudock. They were married for over 56 years and loved and cared for each other very deeply.  Together, they raised, nurtured and loved their five children and 13 grandchildren.  Also, preceding him in death was his son-in-law John Smutko and sister in law Anna Mae Hudock Faltyn. 

Elliot is survived by his children, Ann Marie Smutko, West Wyoming, Georgia Hogan and her husband John, Forty Fort., Thomas Pellegrini and his wife JoAnn, Exeter , Andrea Zaborny and her husband Brian, Exeter ( with whom he resided), and Larry Pellegrini and his wife Mary Claire, Pittston Township.  Elliot is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, John Smutko, John, Michael and Ryan Hogan and spouses, Kevin Hogan, Elena, Christopher and Sarah Pellegrini, Jessica Zaborny, Larry, Daniel, Maura, and Michael Pellegrini, and one great grandchild, Jack Hogan. Also, surviving is his sister Norma Zavada and her husband Leonard, Wyoming. A brother Joseph Pellegrini and his wife Marian, Exeter, and Anthony “Sparky” Faltyn,  his life long friend and brother in law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Elliot was an avid golfer, enjoyed taking walks, sports of all kinds and enjoyed reading books. He was a deeply religious man and attended daily mass for many years and routinely participated in religious retreats.  He was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church and earlier in his life , he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Cecilia’s Holy Name Society, and the VFW Post 6518, Exeter, Pa.

Elliot will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him. 

Relatives and friends are asked to go directly to St. Cecilia’s Church on Wednesday June 5, 2013 for a mass of Christian burial to held at 11:00 am. The Msgr. Joseph Rauscher, will be celebrant.Entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that any donations be made to St. Joseph Center ,Dunmore. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave.Exeter.To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visitwww.gubbiottifh.com