John M. Ellsworth

John M. Ellsworth KINGSTON- John M. Ellsworth, 73, of Downs St., Kingston, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at The Kingston Hospital. Born in Kingston, Sept. 1, 1938, he is the son of the late Silas and Minnie Barringer Ellsworth. Employed by The City of Kingston, Department of Public works, until his recent retirement. John was a quiet man and his family remained the center of his life. He did enjoy following New York professional sports, especially New York Yankees baseball, and New York Giants Football . Surviving are his beloved companion of 24 years, Doris Brandt; a sister, Charlotte Smith; and a brother, Silas A. Ellsworth of Kingston. The children of Doris Brandt; Heather Nash, Lisa Kloss, Michael Brandt, and Frank Kloss, of Kingston. Four grandchildren also survive. A brother, James Ellsworth, and sister, Marjorie Shoemaker, predeceased him. Service and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of Joseph V Leahy Funeral Home, Inc., 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston. www.jvleahyfh.com Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. A service will conclude the evening at 8:30 p.m. Bernard Gray, Certified Funeral Celebrandt, will preside. Cremation at Wiltwyck crematory. Inurnment at Montrepose cemetery.