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Robert ELLIS Obituary

ELLIS Robert "Bob" L. Passed away December 15, 2021 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband to Patricia Ellis (nee McCluskey) of 59 years. Loving father to Patricia M. Ellis, Elizabeth A. Maryanski (James), Veronica McKeage (Arthur), Theresa Rispo (Salvatore), Robert L. Ellis, Jr. (Susan), Christopher J. Ellis, Matthew D. Ellis (Rose), Gregory T. Ellis (Julie), Clare F. Tokarski (Steven "Jason"). Loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren. Brother of the late Paul J. Ellis. Bob was retired from Rohm & Haas where he worked for over 30 years. He served his country in the US Marine Corps; He was a Knight of Columbus Fourth Degree and was a member of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic. Relatives and friends are invited to Bob's Viewing, December 30, 2021, at Holy Name of Jesus Church (701 Gaul St. Philadelphia, PA 19125) starting at 10 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cemetery. BURNS FUNERAL HOME

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Dec. 19 to Dec. 26, 2021.

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Patti and Fran Kruse

February 4, 2022

We are saddened to hear about the passing of your dear father. May special memories help you through this difficult time for your family.

Laura Szatny

January 5, 2022

I went to school with Bob at Holy Name. We “hung” together in 7th and 8th grade.
Spent lots of time in Penn Treaty and Pennypack parks. He, Maryanne, his girlfriend at the time, Jimmy Bohar and I were a happy four until we went our separate ways to high school. So sorry for your loss.

Terry Crugnale

December 29, 2021

Mrs. Ellis, Ronnie and entire family: My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Terry Crugnale

Linda McCluskey

December 29, 2021

Our deepest condolences. Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Love from New York - Linda, David, Tom, Dan & Anne Celine

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Brian YearicksYearicks

December 26, 2021

Our deepest sympathies and condolences.

May you all receive the peace that surpasses all understanding. (Phil 4:7) at this time.

From Tennessee with love, to all of the Ellis Family,
Brian and Aleece Yearicks

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Holy Name of Jesus Church

(701 Gaul St., Philadelphia, PA

Dec

28

Viewing

10:00 a.m.

Holy Name of Jesus Church

701 Gaul St., Philadelphia, PA

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1428 East Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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