Obituary of Pastor Roi Emiliani

Pastor Roi Emiliani, 72, of East Stroudsburg, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg. He was the loving husband of Linda (Williams) Emiliani who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in December. Born in Montelepre, Italy, he was a son of Domenico and Rosa (Gaglio) Emiliani. Roi was pastor and founder of Overcomers Faith Fellowship Church in Bricktown, N.J. He took part in missionary work in Sicily, China, Philippines, Korea and South America. He then founded Glorious Church in Pocono Pines which is currently Life Church Poconos pastored by Rick Estrella. In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his son, Roy Emiliani and his wife, Candice of East Stroudsburg; daughter, Darlene Emiliani of Little Falls, N.J.; brothers: James Emiliani and his wife, Mary of Roseland, N.J., Domenick Emiliani and his wife, Enza of Warren, N.J. and Sal Emiliani and his wife, Charlotte of Jackson, N.J.; sister, Margarita Tinervia of Montelepre, Italy; sister-in-law, Elaine Davies of Manahawkin, N.J.; three grandchildren: Mark, Cynthia and Daniel and several nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 8 at Life Church Poconos, Pocono Pines. Pastor Walter Heally will conduct a service at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery, 501 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg.