Eleanor "Ellie" Goslin (Pappalardo), age 86 of Ocean Township, passed away on July 13, 2024 in Neptune. Born on February 24, 1938 in Asbury Park, she spent her formative years in the area that she would call home for the entirety of her life.  After graduating from Asbury Park High School in 1955, she married her high school sweetheart Bob "Goose" Goslin and had two children, Donna and Rob. 

Ellie began her career as a nurse's aide in Wanamassa School and later became a secretary at the Township of Ocean Intermediate School.  Her warmth and humor was a beacon of joy for both colleagues and students. Her laughter was infectious, and she had a unique ability to lighten the hearts of those around her.  If you ask anyone who attended or worked at the Intermediate School in the 80's, 90's or early 2000's, they will remember "Mrs. Goslin".  Her copy room was always decorated for every holiday and proudly displayed many photos of her grandchildren.  This is also where she became a self-taught "Copier Service Technician".  Only she knew how to use the copy machine and fix it when it broke.

A devout member of The Church of Mother of Mercy, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Asbury Park, Ellie's faith was a cornerstone of her life. She found great enjoyment in shopping and cherished her time sitting on the beach, watching the waves and feeling the sand between her toes.  You could always find her cheering from the stands for her children and grandchildren at every school sporting event.  She was always the loudest and always there! She enjoyed football, baseball, soccer, swimming and lacrosse, but her favorite sport was football.  Every Sunday she and Goose would put on their Giants jersey and route for their team.

Ellie is survived by her daughter Donna and son-in-law Joe Hurley; son Rob and daughter-in-law Cindy Goslin; granddaughter Jenna and grandson-in-law Josh Sauer; grandson Christian Goslin, and great-granddaughters Adriana and Giavana Sauer; her sister Sarah and brother-in-law Ron O’Neill, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ellie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Goslin; her parents, Nancy and Rizzerio Pappalardo, and her sisters, Celia Bonanno and Mary Stout.

Eleanor's life and laughter will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue in Long Branch on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-8 PM. On Wednesday, July 17, family and friends are asked to go directly to The Church of Mother of Mercy, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Asbury Park for an 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum in Oceanport. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.