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Thomas Ellery Obituary
AGE: 86 • Williamstown, NJ
On August 29, 2015. Born in Chicago, IL, he has lived in Williamstown since 1970.
Mr. Ellery was a retired Lt. Col. in the US Marine Corps with 24 years of service, and was a Vietnam War veteran. He later worked for the Insurance Company of North America before retiring. He was a past president of the Kiwanis Club in Williamstown and was named Citizen of the Year by the Jaycee's Club.
Beloved husband for 55 years of the late Carol Ellery (nee Adams). Devoted father of Chari Ellery, Debra Steckel (David), Thomas Ellery, Jr. and Michael Ellery (Diana). Dear brother of the late Eugene Ellery and
the late Grace Shipley. Loving grandfather of Cathy, Amy, Michael, Tommy, Johnny, Katie, Sean, Carly and Owen. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday eve. from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the FARNELLI FUNERAL HOME, 504 N. Main Street, Williamstown, where a service will follow at 10:00 AM. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, "Cemetery Fund", PO Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096.
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Dale and Rhonda Pleak
September 4, 2015
Sympathy in the loss of your father extended to all the family of Tom Sr. We have fond memories of the nice visit with all of you for Tom and Carolyn's Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary party.
Melvina Adams/Ruggles
September 1, 2015
Dearest Family, Chari, Debbie, Tommy, Mike and extended families--
We are all so very saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. What an incredible man -and what a remarkable life!. We will always remember Uncle Tom's outgoing and magnetic personality ---his dynamite smile, his incredible blue eyes, his sincere interest in everyone else and what they were doing with their lives.and his deep love for his Princess , Carolyn and his beautiful sweet family. He was a man of integrity and impeccable character ! Whenever we heard that the Ellery Family would be visiting So, Cal.and be present at Aunt LaHoma's Adams Family Reunion, we would be so excited to see you all once again., Our hearts were broken when beautiful Aunt Carolyn, your precious Mom, passed. We are experiencing very similar feelings today as we work through the very sad news of your Dad's passing. What a beautiful couple they were --and they set a great legacy for all of the family. Please know that all of us here in Escondido, Coronado, Oceanside and Vista, California are deeply saddened--by your loss --and we are all keeping each of you close to our hearts as you proceed through the coming days, so difficult and sad. We love you all. Melvina(Adams) Ruggles and Ray Ruggles Kevin and Marilyn(Ruggles) Wells, Whitney, Nicole, Roman Kyle, Laura and Kaden Ruggles
Frank Muratore
August 31, 2015
May you dad (and grandfather) rest in peace now Michael and Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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