Dominic J Elioff, age 95, died on October 15,2026. He was born on March 7, 1931, the son of John and Anna (Mancuso) Elioff, the 5th child of 9. He graduated in 1949 from Ely Memorial High School, went on to Ely Junior College, and UMD receiving a business degree and master’s degree in business administration.

After high school graduation, at age 18, he managed the Ely National Food Store. He taught for 2 years at Tigerton High School, was an assistant economics instructor for 2 years at UMD and taught for over 30 years at Mesabi Community College.

In 1952 he was drafted into the US Army. While there, he attended cooking school, became in charge of the mess hall, and attained the rank of sergeant.

In 1955, Dom married his high school sweetheart, Josephine Lunka and was married for 71 years.

He was a member of the Viginia Moose Club, Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy, I Cantatori Singers, American Legion: Legion commander in Mt Iron for 8 years, Voiture 35, 40 & 8, Holy Spirit Catholic Church: 8 years on the Parish Council, 10 years on the Marquette School Board, and 25 years as an usher. He made many spaghetti Dinners for the school. He was awarded the Lions Melvin Jones high award. At the Land of the Loon Lions Club, he was known for kotlate, hockey pucks, and sarma.

Dom loved sports of all kinds, loved making spaghetti dinners for organizations, and helping with pasties and sarma at the Virginia Legion.

Dominic is survived by his wife: Josie; daughters: Jean Laine and Lori (Bill) Paschke; grandsons: Ryan Elioff, Christopher Elioff, and Jeremy (Rita) Paschke; great grandchildren: Sophie Elioff, Christina Elioff, Nolan Paschke and Drew Paschke; Sisters: Mary Ann Johnson and Carol Perry; brother: Ronald Elioff; and sisters-in-law: Caroline Elioff and Mary Jean Elioff.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: George, Jim, John, and Ricky; sister: Evelyn Prijatel; nephew: Michael Prijatel; and great grandson: Estavon Elioff.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 10th at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials are preferred to Marquette School, Voiture, 4 & 8 care of Virginia Serviceman’s Club.

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