N. CHILI - August 25, 2019. Eleanor is predeceased by her husband, Jerry Mostek. She is survived by her children, Sandy Mostek, John (Eileen) Mostek Jerry (Nancy) Mostek; grandchildren, Laura (Dan) Snyder, James Mostek Christopher Mostek; great-grandson, Garrett Snyder; several nieces, nephews dear friends. Eleanor's life story will be shared during her visitation, Thursday, August 29th, 2-4 6-8 at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.). Her funeral service will be celebrated, Friday, August 30th, 10AM at the funeral home, immediately followed by her burial in Riverside Cemetery. Eleanor was born on June 29, 1928 in Manhattan, NY to Victor and Pauline Desbiens. She was the first of her generation to graduate from high school. She had a lot of drive to be productive. During her youth, Eleanor took a job working with children. She enjoyed making jewelry and took up sewing. Eleanor eventually worked as a seamstress from a draping manufacturing company. She met her husband Jerry at a night club, they married and had three children, Sandy, John and Jerry. Down the road, they were blessed with three grandchildren, Laura, James and Christopher and one great-grandchild, Garrett. Eleanor always put her family first. She truly loved the holidays and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Eleanor liked to travel in their family's camper/conversion van all over the country. She also played the accordion, enjoyed tending to her garden and made doll house miniatures. She also loved traveling to New York City where she was born. Her favorite music was Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Big Band music. Eleanor's favorite T.V. shows were Golden Girls, Rockford Files, All in the Family, Carol Burnett, Lawrence Welk and America's Got talent. Eleanor was described as the matriarch of the family who was strict, disciplined but also goal oriented and strong willed. She was known to be creative, witty, patriotic and had a good sense of humor. Eleanor will be deeply missed but she will always be lovingly remembered by her many friends and family.