Elaine (Farley) Della Torre, 88, surrounded by the loving care of her children at home was called by God  peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020. Born on August 3,1931, she was a beloved daughter of the late Arthur C. and Marie Rose (Talbot) Farley. Elaine resided in the  Willimansett section of Chicopee  up until 1968 when she moved to South Hadley.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Della Torre, daughter, Vanesse and brother, Donald J Farley.  A graduate of Chicopee High was voted "best dressed" and continued to dress to the nines to the end of her life, Elaine was an exceptional dancer. She taught for the Arthur Murray School of Dance  and had many fond memories of dancing the jitterbug at Mountain Park where she met her husband, Robert Della Torre. They were married for 43 years when he passed in 1997. A devout Catholic, Elaine was a communicant of St. Anne's Church, Fairview.  She was a longstanding member of the choir, taught CCD and acted as treasurer of the Women's Guild. Elaine had a strong affiliation to Our Lady of La Salette Shrine in Enfield, NH.  For decades,she volunteered time to help run the annual summer fair and also decorated the altar with Christmas Poinsettias or Easter Lilies donated by the family businesses  Westover Greenhouses and Springfield Florist Supply.  She cherished spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoyed traveling.    Elaine took great pleasure in bedazzling audiences singing in the Dane Kane Christmas Show. Even more than enthusiasm for being in the limelight (not to mention shopping),she considered her greatest accomplishment was the love she gave and received from her  seven children, eleven  grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Elaine wrote her greatest victory was, "Overcoming cancer and always thinking positive and never losing faith. " Finally, to say Elaine had a passion for shoes would be an understatement! Elaine is survived by: Sons, John and Paul Della Torre, Southwick MA.  Daughter, Lynn and her husband ( the favorite son-in-law) Jack Baker and son, David and Rebecca Della Torre, South Hadley, MA Son, Arthur and his wife Rose Marie Della Torre, Belchertown MA.  Daughter, Risa and her husband (the favorite son-in-law) Benjamin Teall, Granby MA. Grandchildren: Michelle and Christa Della Torre; Adam and Ross Baker;  Marica Beausoleil, Sam and Vanesse Della Torre;  Eric and Elizabeth Teall; Cameron Della Torre and Ben Rosati.  Great grandchildren: Shea Boron,  Franchesca and Elizabeth Baker,   Claire and Tristan Baker, Aubrianne and Grayson Beausoleil. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Ginger Farley and also by three nieces and six nephews. The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to her many friends who drove her or accompanied her to her favorite locations:  McDonalds, Burger King, Big Y and the countless retail stores that she loved to shop at in the area. Calling hours for Elaine are Thursday July 30 ^th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at St. Theresa's Church. Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. Curran-O'Brien Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information please go to curranobrien.com.