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FREEMAN--Ellen R. Born March 27, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY. Died peacefully, July 10, 2025, at her home in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Ellen was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Jack B. Freeman. She is survived by her children, Laurie (Yoji) Shimizu, Edina, MN; Jodie Freeman, Greenwich, CT; Lisa (Heather) Freeman, Chicago, IL; Robert (Philippa) Freeman, Bronxville, NY. Loving grandmother of Evan and Ken (Abbie) Shimizu; Emma (Calvin), Ben (Alexa), and Sam Adler; Luke, Jeremy, and Thomas Freeman. Sister of Lawrence Lazarus. A funeral service was conducted July 13, at Congregation Sons of Israel in Briarcliff, followed by a private interment.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 21, 2025.

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