Michael Duane

Elston

Michael Duane " Doggie" Dogcatcher" Elston, 52, of Bergenfield, NJ
passed peacefully on Thursday June 22. 2023 , In Teaneck, NJ.

He is survived by and left to mourn him, his wife, Deborah Mills Elston PH. D., His Mother Annie Ruth Elston. His sister Iola Montgomery, Sister-in-law Carolyn Clarke,  Nephews And nieces, Jerry Montgomery - Kamisha.  Saleah Cole Sarvis - James, Minnette, Raymond, Aiesha and Asaddah Evans. Great nieces and nephews : Kaleah, Jakayla Kamea, Cameron, Jayden, Naim, Sanaa and Penny. Aunt Francis & Uncle Earl Gaffney and a host of cousins, family and friends

Preceded in death by his Father, Robert Elston, Father-in-law, Dewitt C. Mills, Mother-in-law, Janie Lucille Bullen , Hydraa and a host of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and friends

Duane or Uncle Wayne as family called him was born To Robert Elston And Annie Ruth Elston in Hackensack, NJ. He grew up in Teaneck. Duane Graduated from Bergen Technical School, Paramus, NJ. He went on to work at Teaneck Nursing home ,  after leaving there He found a job he loved North American Van Lines in Hackensack , NJ. He worked there over 15 years.
Duane met Debbie in 1992, they were quick friends thanks to Daniel Gatson, his neighbor.
Duane and Debbie married June 8, 1996 at Community Baptist Church, Englewood, NJ.
They never had children but were a village to their nephews, nieces and their friends as well as personal friends or family that needed a conversation, meal, bathroom, couch or bed.
We must mention Hydraa, their Dog whom they loved . Duane wanted a dog and He and Hydraa were everything.
Duane loved his Wife, Mom, Sister, Jerry, Saleah and family and friends. He loved to laugh and say funny things.  He loved DMX and music; Music was his passion and inspiration .
He was not shy about asking if he needed something and in turn was always there for his friends in need.  He loved both of his Mother's cooking, Iola's, Debbie's and Mikey T's.
He loved doing things his way . And he did it his way.

Even though he and Debbie separated they were never truly apart. They were always there for each other. Anyone who saw them together saw the love between them and it was beautiful to the end.

He passed away peacefully and in no pain with his wife by his side.
His way.
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