Elena’s Story

Site created on October 22, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and our deepest sorrow that we announce the tragic loss of our beloved Elena Ferretti. On the evening of October 20, Elena passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Elena was in the midst of receiving her first round of immunotherapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center when she experienced an unforeseen—and fatal—adverse reaction during her treatment.

We will be using this CaringBridge site to keep family and friends updated in one place. We kindly ask that you please respect the family's privacy during this extraordinarily difficult time. We appreciate your support and words of love and encouragement. Please check back often for updates and ways to help support Elena's family. Thank you for visiting.

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October 28, 2020

Journal entry by Stephanie Romaneiro —

Given the outpouring of requests to assist and support, a GoFundMe campaign was created and is now linked to this CaringBridge site. Please go to “Ways to Help” to make a contribution which will help secure future educational funding for Elena’s incredible daughter Elle.  
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