ELLIS-KERN-Obituary

ELLIS KERN

New York, New York

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KERN--Ellis. Husband, father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend, passed away at home in Florida on Thursday, April 1st at the age of 80. Ellis was a successful entrepreneur and executive who led the growth of a family specialty printing business, Ivy Hill Corp, over the course of several...

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We all met at Palm Beach the Sailing Club. Years of wonderful memories followed. You touched our hearts, a friend like no other. You will be in our hearts forever. We love you, the Kirby’s.

Ellis was the ultimate good guy. We got together for an evening dinner about 5 years ago after barely being in touch since college. He was consumed with helping one of the grandchildren with their passion which apparently was racing sailboats . That is what good guys do .

So sorry he has passed on. His light now shines in another place.

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Annie:
We just saw this and are shocked and very saddened by Ellis’ passing. He was everything his obituary noted and it was my/our distinct pleasure to have worked and golfed with him, as well as socialized with you both.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of a very unusually fine person.
Murray and Margie Ufberg

As one of Ellis's team members and friends he was a man that always wanted things to change for the better. During my 30 years under Ellis at Ivy Hill I seen the company have many changes because of his leadership. Ellis always focused, improving not only the company but us as individuals. Because of this leadership we all prospered. Whenever we would get together for business it was more about the Ivy Hill family then the job. I know that not only did he take pride in the business but he...