Condolences
It is so unbelievable that Ellen is gone. She was, by far, one of my favorite people. I was her "little cousin" and we shared many, many great memories. Ellen took me to see the Rolling Stones when I was 10. She took me to the World's Fair at Shea Stadium. She took me to see Sly & the Family Stone when I was 11. She took me to my first bar when I was 14 (we didn't tell the parents). The list could go on and on. Our last concert together was the Yardbirds in Lakewood a couple of years ago. We texted a few times a week. She sent pictures and menus and vegan recipes. We laughed together and we cried together. This is a devastating loss for me and my family.
John and Family- we are so said to hear about Ellen. She was always so friendly and kind to us and the kids whenever we would see each other outside. We couldn’t ask for better neighbors and we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Your neighbors, Katie, Christine, Clayton and Violet
I lost a great friend. Ellen was always a happy person. We shared a lot of laughs at work. She loved her music and concerts. She will be missed tremendous
There are no words that can express how you feel when someone so vibrant and full of love like Ellen leaves this place far before her time. We have had the great pleasure of being next door neighbors for almost 35 years and you could not have wished for a better family. We watched our children grow up, we've watched our block change and had so much fun and laughter on the way. Ellen and I shared a love for classic rock n roll music, for NYC especially the village, although she was much more experienced with the village area. We shared being Nana's and Ellen loved her granddaughter so much. She was caring and giving, just 2 weeks ago or so she gave me a mask with Peace signs on it, which she knew I liked. I will miss our fence chats and I will miss her laughter.
Love and tears to John, Jason and Ryan and their families.
The Ferris Family
Ellen and I met on July 13, 1964 at Bell Labs at new employees’ Orientation. We were 17 years old and a month out of high school. We became fast friends when we realized that we both had a love of music and dance. The Regans lived in the West Village just a few blocks from Bell Labs. I would walk Ellen to her block and then take the bus 80 blocks north to my home on the Upper West Side with my mother’s sisters. My aunts were wary of my friendship with Ellen because “Villagers were Free Loving Pot Smokers”! Nothing could be farther from the truth so we made a plan to get our mothers to meet and get to know each other. We took them to Your Father’s Mustache in The Village. It’s loud, long benches and Barber Shop Quartet type guys with handlebar mustaches. Lots of banjos and sing-alongs. Nothing that interested Ellen and me but we couldn't very well take them to a Disco Club!! The four of us had a great time that night and Mother Ellen and Philly became fond of each other. That's one memory of so many over the years. I still find it hard to believe that Ellen is not here amongst us today. The only comfort I have is believing that she has been reunited with her Mom and Dad and that she is Home. I'll miss you every day, My Sweet Pal.
I am sitting here today thinking of my dear friend, Ellen, and missing her terribly. Ellen was my aid on the school bus for approximately eight years. We developed a deep friendship that shared many joys, much laughter, plenty of music, and some sorrows. If I was having a bad day, Ellen had the ability to bring a smile to my face, then laughter, then of course, move on. It was a gift and she never failed to come through and help me see a brighter tomorrow. I would like to convey to her family, whom she loved dearly and spoke of often, my sincere sympathy and condolences. Your wife, mother, mother in law, and nana, was a unique and special person, one of a kind. I will never forget her nor the love and deep friendship we shared. I am honored and privileged to have worked with her and call her MY FRIEND.
Sincerely, Cathy Reimann and family
Ellen was an amazing person, she was my daughters bus aide, she was such a pleasure to speak with , my daughter loved her and we will miss you very much
I loved talking to Ellen about a concert that she had gone or some outfit that we had wore back in the 60's and 70's I enjoyed hearing about her time living in New York and making some memories in Howell with her I will miss her
I considered you a member of my "pod". Glad I got to know you, will miss you deeply.
I was so sad to hear of Ellen’s passing. She was a fun-loving person. My sincere condolences to Ellen’s family
And friends. RIP ELLEN
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Ellens passing...........I worked as an Assistant
and always loved to talk to Ellen, and laugh, I remember that she always
wore a beautiful smelling perfume, and I would always admire it, She would
tell me the name and where she purchased it! She was a true, warm, loving
friend. She will be missed tremendously!!!!!
Prayers and thoughts for Her whole family at this sad time.
Dear Ellen had so much fun with you last summer as my full-time aid was great to get to know you a little better and share so many laughs and the beautiful pictures of your granddaughter so many memories of that summer God bless
Dear sweet Ellen, my friend , coworker & gym partner . I will treasure all the years we shared. Condolences to John , Jason , Laura and Camrynn , Ryan and Jessica and know how much she will be missed.
Gale Gardner Brickman. Your cousin Ellen was the "coolest"
person,we know as kids growing up. Glad I was able to reconnect with her through FB. Sincere Condolences to Her husband John, her son's and their spouses.
Rest in Peace Ellen. You'll be missed.
Gale Gardner Brickman. My deepest Sympathy in the loss of Ellen. May your Memories be Cherished & never Forgotten. Condolences to the Donoghue Family. Jan Russell