Elizabeth ‘Liz’ M. Jones, 53, of Cornwall

Elizabeth “Liz” M. Jones, of Cornwall, N.Y., entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2017, at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, N.Y. She was 53 years old.

The daughter of the late Eugene August Meroni and Muriel Frances Meroni, Elizabeth was born on March 21, 1964 in Teaneck, N.J.

Elizabeth earned her BS in Gerontology from Quinnipiac College in Connecticut. She was a Retired Teacher’s Aide in the Cornwall Central School District and a friend of Bill W.

A family statement says “Our world lost a beautiful soul yesterday morning. Yet, we should rejoice in the fact that Heaven has gained an angel unlike any other. Elizabeth Meroni-Jones was a mother, a wife, and a beloved sister and aunt. She always made sure to say “I love you” everyday no matter what was going on in our lives. She was a great friend to many people and the most selfless person we’ve ever met. She is the wind beneath our wings.”

Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband, Donald F. Jones; her daughter, Catherine O. Jones at home; her son, Nicholas D. Jones at home; her brothers, Paul, Peter and Thomas Meroni; her sister, MaryJane Scheon. In addition to her father Eugene, Elizabeth was predeceased by her sister, Catherine Klie.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St.CornwallOn-Hudson N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 26t, 2017, at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, N.Y. Cremation will follow the Mass at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, N.Y.

Memorial Contributions in Elizabeth’s name can be made American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, Mass., 022417005.

Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley Bros. Funeral Home; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www. Quigleybros.com.