Born November 2, 1941 in Newark NJ, Ellie was raised in West Orange, attending West Orange High School. She raised her 2 sons, Stephen and Michael and her daughter Lisa Kincaid in their West Orange home. After retiring, Ellie lived in Hardyston and finally Lafayette NJ. Ellie was employed in the insurance industry for many years before changing fields to child care due to her love of children. Ellie was an avid tennis player and enjoyed many equestrian events.
Along with her children, Ellie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Thomas; her 2 sisters, Linda Garb and Carol Palmere and their families; and a brother, Gary Durgin and his family; along with many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned on January 8, 2022, 11 AM, at the Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main St, Branchville, NJ. Online condolences may be made at www.woodfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellie’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or any other Parkinson's Disease research foundation of your choice.
