Elaine P. Crego 

     Elaine P. Crego, 65, of Rome, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at  Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center, New Hartford.  She was born in  Schenectady, N.Y. on October 2, 1944.  Elaine graduated from Rome  Free Academy.  On April 17, 1982, she married George D. Crego Jr. in  Rome.  Elaine retired from Rome State School due to disability and  was at one time the owner of the Snack Bar at the former Stars.  She  was of the Catholic faith.  

     Surviving besides her husband, George, are a son and daughter-in-law,  David and Christine Jones, Clinton; a daughter and son-in-law,  Jennifer and Darren Kaczor, Durhamville; a step daughter, Denese and  her husband, Douglas Savoy, Holland Patent; four grandchildren,  Kalyn, DeForrest, Justin and Coleman.

      Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.   Spring burial will be in Westernville Cemetery.  In lieu of calling  hours, friends may join the family for a celebration of Elaine's life  on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Westernville American Legion  from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions  may be made to the American Heart Association, 120 Lomond Court,  Utica, N.Y. 13502-5953, or the American Lung Association, 506 E.  Washington St, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202.

     Arrangements are by the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 218 W.  Court St.