Boca Raton, Florida
May 18, 1929 – Jul 9, 2020
Harvey "Elly" Ellowitz
BOCA RATON, FL - Harvey L Ellowitz, 91, of Boca Raton Fl passed away on the morning of July 9th 2020.
He was predeceased by his parents Max and Lena Ellowitz, his sister Rhoda Cargonia, and a grandson Matthew Ellowitz.
He is survived by his wife of over 70 years Cynthia Ellowitz of Boca Raton Fl; 2 sons, Michael Ellowitz and his wife Louise of Delray Beach Fl, and Marty Ellowitz and his wife Carol of Hubbardston Ma; 2 granddaughters, Michelle Valliere and Kacy Ellowitz and 2 grandsons, Cole and Jesse Ellowitz, as well as many great-grandchildren.
Harvey was born in May 18 1929 in Worcester Ma and graduated from Commerce High in 1947. He loved watching baseball and periodically wrote sports articles for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. He also wrote articles for the Jewish Civic Leader.
Harvey was a very generous man. He had a quick wit and good sense of humor. He loved sweets and one of his comical statements was "The worst day of my life was when the company announced they were no longer making Twinkies."
In 1949 he started Franelle Window Cleaning which eventually became Marty's Window Cleaning in 1984.
He was also a member of the Blue Banner Homing Pigeon racing club and enjoyed raising and racing his pigeons.
He was always fascinated with wild animals and in 1979 opened the Mount Wachusett Animal Forest in Hubbardston MA.
He moved in 1981 to Arizona where he would love to hike and hunt the foothills. He eventually moved to Florida in 1991.
There will be a small private gathering. You may leave a message of condolence for Harvey's family at
Lorneandsons.com
Hey Mike and Louise, I'm watching a Bob Dylan movie and got thinking of you. I was sorry to hear about your dad's death and Matty's passing.(!!!!) If you get this email me @ [email protected] Dede Ketonen
D.Ketonen
September 03, 2021 | Friend
my deepest sympathy. for the passing of Harvey. he gave me my first job cleaning offices at "New England grocers". back in 1969. He made a tremendous impression on my life.. the days spend at the camp in Hubbardston. I Had just immigrated from Italy only a few years earlier. thank you Harvey for helping me. To Cynthia, Marty, Mike, & the whole family God Bless. Clemente Grossi
clemente grossi
July 20, 2020 | Holden, MA | Coworker
God bless you Harvey and sending my sincere condolences to Cynthia, Michael, Marty and family.
Bette Raphaelson
July 15, 2020 | Holden, MA | Friend
I still remember when I used to take Harvey back and forth when he was dating Cynthia. He was always full of life and fun and hell be missed. My best to Cynthia and their sons. Marty and Isabell Sreiberg
Marty Sreiberg
July 15, 2020 | Friend
Harvey God bless you and I will never forget working for you 40 years ago rest in peace
Nick
July 14, 2020 | Friend
Harvey was a man's man he always stood up for what he thought was right. No doubt he was part of the greatest generation. A man I always admired and respected God Bless you Harv.
Howard Knipe
July 14, 2020 | Princeton, MA | Friend
Harvey was a man's man, he Always stood up for what was right not what was politically correct which made him a part of the greatest generation . How sad we are so silent when standing up for what is right.A man I always admired and respected God Bless Harv.
Howie Knipe
July 14, 2020 | Friend
Hello Mike, Marty and families. I remember your dad and mom from the zoo days. He was a lot of fun as I remember. May he be at peace. You are all in my thoughts.
Dede (Locke,Ketonen,D'Apollo)
July 13, 2020
