obit-thumbnail

Sara Elsman

August 21, 1981 - October 10, 2025
candle-small flame
Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services
candle-small flame
Shanea Sanders
candle-small flame
Sam McLaughlin
candle-small flame
D’Amico Family
candle-small flame
Erica Patente Landesberg
candle-small flame
Denise Elsman
candle-tall flame
The Benicaso family
candle-tall flame
Diane Panella
candle-tall flame
Rita
candle-tall flame
aidan conway
candle-tall flame
Jennifer and Jason Colie
candle-tall flame
Steven Ricci
Light a Candle

Service
The Somerville Elks Lodge 1068
375 Union Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-707-1545 | Map
Sunday 10/19, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Memorial

To donate for Sara and her daughters kindly visit:
www.freefunder.com

RARITAN-    Sara Elsman, 44, of Raritan, New Jersey, passed away on October 10, 2025. Sara was the life of every room she entered — full of laughter, kindness, and light. She had a smile that could brighten anyone’s day and the most beautiful blue eyes that reflected her joyful spirit. Sara loved to haveContinue Reading

Kayla Gsell left a message on November 16, 2025:
You will forever live on within me <3. Eulogy- - “I’ll tell you later, I love you.” The last thing I said to my Mother Sara, about an hour before everything. The last three words were said under my breath—yet it’s one of the most miraculous interactions in my life. My mom was someone that, even if she didn’t know you, your parents, or where you lived, she welcomed you in with open arms. She was a shoulder to lean on, an outlet to vent to, and a spirit to guide me, to guide all of us. One thing my mother always told me was that she’d rather be 6 feet under than have a gray hair. I know she’s up there, watching this right now, with her gorgeous smile, her radiant eyes, and her immaculate essence—young, and content. She will be with me wherever I go. She will be here to guide me, as well as my incredibly gifted sister Samantha— to continue to be the remarkable young women that we are today. My sister is the strongest person I know, and don’t worry dad, you’re up there too. I love you. However, I know Mom would’ve wanted me to give Sammy the sappiest, cringiest shout out to the point where her face would turn bright Red. You became a young woman before you could even look back; you showed me what is was like to make decisions under pressure, be there for oneself when there is no one else, and turn devastating adversity into exponential opportunity. - She will also fortunately be lived on by her impeccable sisters. I’m so appreciative that, although she was the baby, she has you guys to tell her stories for decades to come. Together, we will never let the flame dull that fueled her soul. And of course, Daria, Sara will be with you forever. A loss of her vessel will never strip you from the boundless, unrestrained amount of love she had for you. Last, but the farthest thing from least, a woman who is the closest thing I know to pure perfection, my amazing Grandma Barbara. You were the sole backbone for me and my sister being the women we are today. Without your guidance, Sara girl would have had the hardest time making us independent, but because of you, it was second nature to her. - I loved you till death did us part, and I will love you in every lifetime, and every universe. You will always be my resilient, ridiculously beautiful mother. I know you will love my tattoo when I get it, always keeping a part of you with me, wherever i go. It was from my favorite show, which you could never get the name of right, now matter how many times I told you, and that was one of the best things about you. You were— not — good at names, but great with faces. The quote goes, “Times Arrow Neither Stands Still Nor Reverses, It Merely Marches Forward.” It was an ideal you held firm to your heart. You always told me, whatever happens, all three of us will get through it together. And guess what, all three of us will still get through this together, I love you to the moon and back, an infinite amount of times. We all do.
Shanea Sanders left a message on October 18, 2025:
My heart is broken. You were my 1st friend I had when I moved to BG in the 3rd grade and we stayed in touch ever since. Your smile , sense of humor, kindness will truly be missed. You’re now an angel . My condolences 💐 Love you always Sara
Sam McLaughlin left a message on October 18, 2025:
In memory of Sara Elsman, Sam McLaughlin lit a candle
D’Amico Family left a message on October 18, 2025:
In memory of Sara Elsman, D’Amico Family lit a candle
David Laggini left a message on October 18, 2025:
sara paulie and the girls rented my beach home in seaside height many summers and the girls always left a kind letter for me stating what a fun time they had thank you for the beach badges and ride tickets. What a great mom sara was Rest in Peace from Brock and David Laggini
attachment
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Erica Patente Landesberg left a message on October 17, 2025:
💔🙏The impact you left on those who knew you is immeasurable…thank you for blessing the world with your kindness, humor and love. You will be missed and remembered
Denise Elsman left a message on October 16, 2025:
Sara you were such a beautiful person Always smiling and brought sunshine to every room/party you showed up at Always making the kids laugh and smile when you were around You have no idea how muxh you are going to be missed by so many of us Now that you are gone that warm sunshine you brought with you had now turned dark and gloomy Now it is up to us to make sure your warm sunny spirit stays and remains with us by looking back at all the great times we all had with you they are memories that will never be forgotten as long as we reminece in all the great times we had with you!!! Rest in peace my dear little sister!! I love you forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The Benicaso family left a message on October 16, 2025:
In memory of Sara Elsman, The Benicaso family lit a candle
Diane Panella left a message on October 16, 2025:
I’m so sorry for your loss. ♥️
Lea salino left a message on October 16, 2025:
Sara we will miss you forever. Thank you for being the best aunt to Stella we love you so much
Rita left a message on October 16, 2025:
My deepest condolences to the family of sarah and to Sarah’s awesome daughters I was always excited for Spirit Halloween store to have us work together every year I looked forward to seeing sarah sarah in my eyes was an amazing person always smiling I enjoying her laugh we didn’t hang out much together but I appreciate the little moments we had and I was also glad to had been introduced to both her beautiful daughters ❤️
Rita left a message on October 16, 2025:
In memory of Sara Elsman, Rita lit a candle
aidan conway left a message on October 16, 2025:
the best woman of all time. 🩷
Brenda Barth left a message on October 16, 2025:
I am at a loss for words, your beauty, smile, laugh, and genuine kindness and Loving personality is missed everyday and will be until we meet again. I know in my heart and have faith I will see you in the resurrection. I pray for your beautiful daughters, and your family. I Love you Sara. Revelation 21: 3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” 5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
Gina Forte left a message on October 15, 2025:
I can’t believe you’re gone. Taken too soon. You’ll always have a piece of my heart 💔
Sam G. left a message on October 15, 2025:
i love you, mama! always and forever! 🩷
Jennifer and Jason Colie left a message on October 15, 2025:
Rest in Peace Sara. You will be truly missed by so many ❤️
Steven Ricci left a message on October 15, 2025:
My deepest condolences to the Elsman family and all other family and friends of Sara. May you rest in peace 🙏🏻
Daria left a message on October 15, 2025:
You will always be my best friend, my Bert, my ride or die and my soulmate. I love you so much. Until we meet again...💔🩷💜
Michelle Knight left a message on October 15, 2025:
Beautiful soul may you rest in peace condolences to the family you are a sweet girl thank you for the help when I needed you . You will never be forgotten ❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Frank Inzitari left a message on October 15, 2025:
Rest in peace my love. You have all of my heart. I will cherish you forever.
Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Show More