Ellen Hanley

I had not thought about Ellen in so many years. I had been side tracked with college, growing up, and those little things that always seem to get in the way. Ellen was my singing instructor when I was younger. I remember being dropped off in Norwalk by my mom and singing with Ellen in her small apartment. She crossed my mind yesterday randomly while on my dinner break from work so I decided to google her. I was so saddened to hear of her passing and found it almost weird that the DAY she crossed my mind after so long was the same day this article was posted. I feel truly blessed to have known her and to have worked with her so closely. She shared so many memories of her exciting life as a singer and actress with me that I will never forget. Everytime I sing a Broadway tune I will think of you, Ellen. RIP <3

My uncle was Ronnie Graham. I stayed with them and my cousin Ronnie when Fiorello was on Broadway and Ellen used to let me stand in the wings and Tom Bosley would put his arm on my shoulder as he went out to perform. She was amazing as a singer and performer and really could fill a room. Ellen was warm and fun and so very very sweet. I will always treasure her memories and gifts she gave me of awakening me to show business, culture and creativeness. She let us use her ironing board upside down as a sled at central park because we had no sled. I loved her.

FIORELLO WAS ONE OF TWO ALBUMS OWNED AND CONTINUALLY PLAYED ON MY MOM'S "HI-FI".I LEARNED IT PHONETICALLY @ 4,AND IT STILL REMAINS AN ALL TIME FAVORITE.MS HANLEY'S VOICE HAD THE POWER TO FILL UP THE ROOM AND MY HEART WITH LOVING MEMORIES.THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT AND SPIRIT WITH US MORTALS,GOD BLESS.

You were a great actress and a wonderful person.

we so sorry

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

We will miss you.

May your friends & family always be inspired by the way you lived your life. Happy memories to those you left behind. God Bless!

Hello, Rest in peace, God bless your soul. May your family have the comfort of knowing you are with loved ones now and want your remaining family to relax and stop worrying about you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JUST BEING IN A MAJOR BROADWAY PRODUCTION WITH ETHEL MERMAN TELLS ME YOU HAD THE TALENT.

REST IN PEACE, ELLEN

rest in peace.