Ellen M. Schultz

Ellen M. Schultz obituary

Ellen M. Schultz

Ellen Schultz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Ellen M. (Benkis) Schultz of South Boston passed away at home on June 11, 2025 surrounded by her family. Ellen is survived by her husband of 59 years James W. Schultz.

Devoted mother of James W. Schultz, Jr and his wife Carol of Pembroke, Brian Schultz and his wife Sandy of South Boston. Loving grandmother of Abigail, Kevin, James and Wyatt. Cherished sister of Michele Benkis of Brighton.

Ellen attended St. Brigid's schools as a child, and remained a lifelong devoted parishioner of that church. Ellen was also a longtime teacher and coordinator of the after-school program at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Jamaica Plain.

Visitation at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St South Boston, on Monday June 16 th from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass at St. Brigid Church, 841 East Broadway South Boston, on Tuesday June 17 th at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ellen may be made to Care Dimensions Hospice 75 Sylvan St Danvers MA 01923 and/or St. Brigid Parish, 841 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

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O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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