Ellen was born in New York City on March 4, 1943, the eldest of 2 children of the late Arthur and Dorothy Grant, and stepdaughter of the late Meyer Shultz. Ellen was pre-deceased by her first husband, Stuart Adelkopf and her sister, Rochelle Grant.
Ellen moved to Yonkers, NY ca. 1950 and graduated from Yonkers High School in 1960. In 1961 she married the late Stuart Adelkopf and moved to Stamford, CT. After Stuart’s death, Ellen met Bill Herman and they were married May 31, 1992. Ellen and Bill moved to Delray Beach, Fl in 2008.
Ellen is survived by her husband, William B. Herman, her four children, Adam of Norwalk, CT, Gary (Kathy Leigh) of Silver Spring, MD, Wayne (Iliana) of Staten Island, NY and Tracy of Hamden, CT and two step-children Jaime Watson (Kevin) of Stamford, CT and Ian Herman (Liz) of Teignmouth, UK.
Ellen's nine grandchildren were the light of her life; Stephanie, Robyn, Marnie, Derrick, Dylan and Benton Adelkopf and Emile, Maddie and Brian Watson.
Ellen had a very successful career as a Tupperware Sales Manager which led to many lifelong friendships. She was also the office manager at Stamford Wrecking Office Furniture Outlet from where she eventually retired. Ellen was very active with and held the position of President of her condo association’s woman’s club where her managerial and organizational skills shined.
Ellen enjoyed a jam-packed schedule that included theater, traveling, movies, lectures and loved nothing more than getting together and socializing and gaming with her wide circle of friends. Ellen and Bill traveled and cruised extensively and made planning the next adventure part of the excitement. Ellen treasured her family and friends and they were the center of her life. She will be missed by all those that knew and loved her. Her warmth, kindness and smile will be remembered in our hearts forever.
A graveside service will be held for Ellen at The Independent Stamford Lodge Cemetery on Hoyt St, Darien, CT. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2 PM at Independent Lodge Cemetery located in Darien, CT. In accordance with the current social restrictions due to COVID-19, please be sure to bring a face covering and adhere to distancing standards if you plan on attending the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ellen’s name to The American Cancer Society or The Trustbridge Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach/Broward County.
The Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home in Stamford, CT is honored to assist the Adelkopf & Herman families with the funeral arrangements. To leave a message of condolence online you may visit the family guest book hosted on https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/9894320
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