Elaine "Ma" Friedman Genova

Elaine “Ma” (Friedman) Genova, age 87, passed away on Thursday morning at Transitions Life Center in Raleigh. Born in Glen Cove, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry Friedman and the late Miriam Friedman and wife of the late John Genova. Elaine was formerly employed with GlaxoSmithKline.

Elaine is survived her son, Steven Louis Capozzi and wife, Denise; daughter, Susan Perry; granddaughters, Terri Kornegay and Remi Perry; great grandchildren, Jennifer Williams, Adam Edwards, Zion Kornegay and Israel Graham; and her great great grandchildren, Savannah Eaton, Marrysah Eaton, Aaliyah Edwards and Madelyn Kornegay; niece, Sherrie Starr; and nephew, Nathan Friedman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Fresenius Kidney Care, 400 Keisler Dr., Ste. 100, Cary, NC 27518.