George A. Ellis

George A. Ellis
Utica
Mr. George A. Ellis, age 83, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. Born in Utica on May 14, 1927, George was the son of the late Albert and Mary Zegibe Ellis. Raised and educated locally, he received his degrees in Physics from Utica College and Syracuse University. He was married to the former Katherine Giglio. George devoted 30 years to his profession as a physicist in the Space and Surveillance Laboratory at the Rome Air Development Center, the position from which he retired. He worked concurrently as an Adjunct Professor at Utica College and SUNY IT. During his spare time, he enjoyed going to the gym at SUNY IT with his friends. His memberships in professional organizations included the Pi Sigma Pi Physics Honor Society, and his civic affiliation was with the Knights of Columbus. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Gonzaga Church. George is survived by his wife, Katherine; his sister; several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; and longtime friend, Ray Koslewicz. He was predeceased by two brothers. Georges family will honor and commemorate his life in a private gathering. There are no calling hours. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St.,corner of Hammond Ave. Online tributes at: www.EannaceFuneralHome.com