Our fathers were brothers. Her Dad was my Godfather. Ellen and I shared so many Sunday dinners at Grandma and Pops. First on Parkside Place, and later in New Jersey, where a quick trip to Palisades was always a possibility. My first car was her old Mercury Comet. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding.

I feel blessed that we shared a phone call the night before she died. I had no idea that I would be loosing someone with whom I shared so many memories. Ellen will be missed. May she rest in eternal peace.

Kathy Anne

To Mickey, Dawn, Adam & Jamie - our deepest sympathies to your family. Ellen was my first cousin (my mother, Eileen, was the youngest sister of her dad John). We live in Kansas City, MO, and back then traveling to visit the families in New York was a 2-day road trip so our visits were not that frequent. Our trips were always memorable and our visits to Uncle John and Aunt Eleanor's house were special. Ellen was 4 years older, and I remember her as smarter, prettier, and more sophisticated than me. Family trips to New York stopped when I was out of high school. However, my husband and I love to travel to New York City. Several years ago, we were delighted when Ellen and Mickey joined us for lunch during one of our visits. Ellen, I will miss you and your great posts on Facebook.

Ellen was my first cousin as our dads were brothers. We have shared many memories in recent years of our childhood where the family would gather every Sunday at our grandparents. Family was then and continued to be the most important thing in Ellen’s life. She was fiercely proud of her children and grandsons. We connected again in recent years on Facebook. I’m so glad to have had her at my home for our cousins reunion several years ago. I shall miss her and hope her family finds solace in the wonderful memories they have. May she rest in peace ❤️

My sincere and loving sympathy is extended to Mickey, Dawn, Adam, and Jamie, for the loss of your wife, mother, and my dear sister-in law.

There are so many memories, too numerous to share. But I hold in my heart, all of the traditional holiday and birthday celebrations, picnics, and barbecues that we shared over the years.

Ellen was fun loving and enjoyed parties and family gatherings. We toasted many glasses of wine together. Ellen and Mickey spent every Christmas Eve with us from 1985 until we moved to North Carolina in 2020, as well as many Christmas and Easter dinners. But what stands out in my mind is her love for her family. She was so proud of Dawn, Adam, and Jamie. She absolutely beamed when her grandchildren arrived. Her family was always her first topic of discussion and she radiated when she boasted their accomplishments.

Ellen, will always be remembered by her warm smile and contagious laughter. She will be sorely missed.

I extend my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ellen. It was inspiring to witness the amount of love, faith, intelligence and passion she had for life. Her kindness and compassion touched so many lives, especially that of my little brother Jamie whom she lovingly adopted. May you find comfort in her legacy as a wonderful person who impacted those around her with generosity and grace.

So sorry for your family’s loss Dawn. Your mom must have been a wonderful person to have raised such a terrific daughter!

The staff of MacFadden Funeral Home extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your loved one. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May our thoughts and prayers provide comfort for your family during this difficult time.