Obituary of Patricia Zumbo Ellis

Patricia “Pat” Zumbo Ellis departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  She was born on August 5, 1929 in Greenwich, Connecticut where she spent her life devoted to her family. Pat spent her career at the Greenwich Library, where she passionately served the Town of Greenwich for more than 30 years in support of her love of reading and education. Following her retirement from the library, Pat and her husband, Les traveled to the shore - Cape Cod and Sanibel Island being their favorites for long walks, shelling and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

Pat  is survived by her children, Steve and his wife, Charmaine, Kevin and his wife, Karen, Margaret and her husband, Gerard, Kathy and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Megan, Alex, Chris, Amanda, Darrel, Joey and his wife, Jennifer; and great grandchildren, Leela and Isabel. 

Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Leslie “Les” Stevenson Ellis, Jr.; parents, Patsy and Margaret Zumbo; and siblings, Dom, Angie, Leo, Jo, Terry and Fred.

Special thanks to Suzette who spent 3 years lovingly caring for our mother and the staff at Monmouth Crossing for providing a safe and caring home for Pat over these last five years.

All arrangements are private and under the direction of the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. A memorial service will be held at a later date when the family can safely come together and celebrate Pat’s life. For information or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.