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LACONIA -- Peter F. Ellis, 88, of 214 Winter St., died Dec. 21, 2009, at his home.

He was born April 27, 1921, in New York City, to Thomas and Margaret (McGuire) Ellis. He obtained post graduate degrees in Sacred Scripture while studying in Rome, Paris and Jerusalem. He taught Sacred Scripture for 17 years in Esopus, N.Y. and 20 years at Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education at Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y. He was a member of several biblical societies.

His publications include nine books, many articles and book reviews as well as several contributions to scriptural reference books. He lectured in Hawaii, Panama, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, United States and Canada.

In 1988, he and wife and two children moved to Laconia, his wife's home town, where they were parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish.

IN HIS LIFE: Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife, Judith Ann (Monahan) Ellis of Laconia; two sons, Eric Ellis of Manchester and Marc Ellis of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; a sister, Joan Ozbirn, of Cody, Wyo..; and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellis was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

SERVICES: A calling hour will be Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave., Laconia, followed by a Mass of Christian vurial at 11 a.m. Spring burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia.

Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church Youth Fund, c/o Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia 03246

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements(www.wilkinsonbeane.com).

Published by Union Leader on Dec. 23, 2009.
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Dr. P L was my teacher of Scripture @ Fordham University. I was impressed by him, his beginning of each class by a prayer that ended "Sedes Sapientiae, Ora Pro Nobis" , and his supportive reinforcement that students of Scripture "must" know the Bible, especially its TEXTS. Hence before each session, he would quiz us before the beginning of a new class. I still possess 2 books of him: a] On Genesis and b] Paul, his personality and message. A well spent life is comparable to "a fig tree, full of fruits". Dr. Ellis was an awesome Fid Tree. God Bless him and his family...Alphonse Bernard, Madras, India.

Alphonse Bernard

Student

February 22, 2021

Condolences to all the family members. Pete was an excellent teacher of Scripure when I was a seminarian at Esopus (1951-52 (??).
May he restinm peace.
Rev. Gerard Schreiber C.Ss.R.

Gerard Schreiber C.Ss.R.

December 25, 2009

Judy, Eric, and Mark,

I was saddened to hear of Peter's death, but it brought back many pleasant memories of sharing an office with him, talking to Judy, visiting your home in NY for the Kentucky Derby. He was a wonderful man, a great scholar and a good friend. He made great contributions to Scripture studies in this country. I used his Men and Message when I was a high school teacher of religion. Our conversations were always enlightening. He welcomed me to Fordham in1976 and always treated me well as a colleague.


You were fortunate to have him with you for so many years. I am sure you have many happy memories of him. God bless you at this time.

John Elias, also Eleanor, Rebecca and Rachel

John Elias

December 23, 2009

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