John Jacob Elko's Obituary
Florist note- please deliver any floral tributes by 3 PM on Monday December 29, 2025 to our Bridgeville Funeral https://Home.John J. Elko passed away on December 21, 2025 at Tidal Health, Seaford Delaware. He was born April 16, 1951, at Nesbitt Hospital, Kingston, PA son of the late John and Helen Elko of Wilkes Barre. PA. at the large size of 8.4 lbs.
John, better known as J J graduated from Plains Memorial High School in 1969 and later attended King's College in Wilkes Barre, Pa and graduated in 1973 with a Degree in Criminal Justice.
Upon graduation from College John worked for the FBI in Washington, DC and later Resorts International Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
John later joined the US Navy and served with Honor and Distinction as a Naval Air Crewman, Submarine Deployer and Ground Pounder for 21and a half years as a Cryptologic Technician both overseas and stateside and retired aboard the Submarine USS Torsk, SS 423 in Baltimore Harbor.
John is survived by his Loving and Caring wife Mona; a brother Thomas Elko (Dawn) and Niece Erika of Duryea, PA; his uncle Jacob Elko and cousins Marie, Nancy, and Jacob.
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS J J -- WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU!!!
A celebration of Johns Life will be held on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025, at 12 noon at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE where a viewing will occur beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow with full military honors at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
Services will also be available via live stream by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/11989087/LTWebcast
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to American Heart Association. 131 Continental Drive, Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
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