Elliott Palais

Dr. Elliott S. Palais, 86 a resident of Yonkers, N.Y. passed away on May 04, 2018 leaves behind his wife of 65 years Lorraine Palais, 3 children Mitchell(Donna), Alison, and Eric(Barbra),8 Grandchildren Stacie(Kentrell),Candace,Steven(Natalie),Elizabeth(Chris),Benjamin,Brandon(Victoria),Deirdre,and Emily and 5 Great Grandchildren Amber,Michael,Christopher,Shawn and Kyle.

Elliott is a former Yonkers City Council Member & Trio Director at Fordham University and past Adjunct Assistant Professor. Dr. Palais accomplishments speak for themselves. He has played active leadership roles with the Council for Opportunity in Education, the Association on Higher Education, Pershing Rifles, Kentucky Colonels, Jewish War Vets, Local VFW Posts, and the American Counseling Association. His faith remained strong through his life as the Former president Lincoln Park Jewish Center.

Dr. Palais has received many awards plaques, proclamations and letters of commendation from federal,state,county and municipalities and organizations, also was honored by being in the New York State Veterans Hall Of Fame. Fordham University awarded him the Archbishop Hughes Medal for service to the University and Dr. Palais also received the Jenkins Award for Exceptional Service to his local PTA.

Till the end Elliott worked with a variety of national,statewide, and local organizations and fought tirelessly during his 35+ years in the educational field & public service.