Andrew C. "Andy" Ellis

FUNERAL HOME

Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc.

137 Robinson Street

Binghamton, New York

Andrew Ellis Obituary

Andrew C "Andy" Ellis

Binghamton - Andrew Charles Ellis (Andy), 81 of Binghamton passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 11, 2020.He was predeceased by his father Andrew F. Ellis, his mother Estella Francis Ellis-Fish and his beloved grandmother Mae Ramey Solomon who raised him. Andrew is survived by his loving wife Sally who he married sixty years ago, his son Andrew F. Ellis (Jane), Daughter Carol L. Wright (Chuck), his grandchildren David A. Haines (Jessica), Andrew C. Ellis, Jessica D. Haines (Eric) and his great grandchildren Logan Kenny and Leilani Lynn Jukna and his sister Barbara Ellis Wisconsin and brother Terry Fish (Raleigh NC) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Andy joined the army shortly after graduating from Binghamton Central High School. He served a tour of duty in Libya Africa and worked in the Pentagon in foreign liaison and protocol service. After two enlistments he joined the Army Reserve and taught map reading and demolition to fellow reservists, regular army personnel and ROTC students. After 28 years he retired from the Army with the rank of SFC and at the same time worked for the State of New York at the Broome Developmental Center for 30 years as a shift supervisor for building 5 and for the ITT Treatment. In addition he created the work for pay program for the residents. After 30 years of service he retired.

Andy was and outgoing person who enjoyed conversing and being with people. He was an avid bowler and golfer which allowed him to spend much time with his son and his lifelong friend Jack McCloe. Andy met with a group of his retired Army buddies for breakfast every six weeks or so at the Red Oak Diner. He called it his "Breakfast Club" where they would catch up and reminisce about days gone by.

Prior to the onset of the pandemic Andy attended a program called Yesteryears. This program for the elderly came to mean a great deal to him and enjoyed it very much. He came to think of all the staff and participants as his friends.

The greatest joy in Andy's life was his family. He had a saying, "it does not matter if you're rich or poor, young or old, if you have a love of family you have it all". Nothing pleased him more than having a family dinner get together, and after eating then sit around and shoot the breeze for the rest of the evening. This was who he was.

Private family funeral services will be held at Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home with a prayer service by Father Jon Werner of Saint Mary's Assumption Church of Binghamton. Burial, with military honors, will be at Spring Forest Cemetery, attendance limited to family.

In remembrance of Andy, donations can be made to the Yesteryears program.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from May 15 to May 17, 2020.

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Jim Huntley

December 27, 2021

Saddened to recently learn of Andy´s passing. I was privileged to have worked along side Andy for many years. I learned a great deal from Andy about those we served and developing vocational training programs. Andy had numerous good qualities. A strong work ethic, honesty, compassion for others and a great sense of humor. RIP Andy. I´ll always remember your smile and laugh.

Susan Lindsey

May 18, 2020

Andy was one of the first people I met at Broome DC after I came to BDC (Team office) in Dec, 1974. He would come to my desk daily. He was a wonderful person. Sally too..they'd both be at my desk. He was always so pleasant and easy to talk with. He cared about people and especially the clients. He was fair and caring and well respected and was a great employee and supervisor and tried to help others. He was a joy to talk to and be around. As BDC grew, I later lost track of him, but never forgot him (and of course, there was Andy Jr to chat with). Phenomenal person..one of the best. Huge loss! Sally and Andy Jr, I'm so sorry, but happy u had many years with a great person. Sue (Reagan) Lindsey & David Lindsey (2B/C)

dave komoroff

May 18, 2020

he was an imposing figure. ran a tight ship. ran it well. an honor to know him. sincerest sympathy to Andy and the family.

Christine spivey

May 16, 2020

I was a staff member at BDC under Andy for many years, as he came off abrasive and tough he was just the opposite he was gentle and very good at leadership, I admired how he loved his family and he spoke of his lovely Sally a lot in fact I remember him buying flowers for her on his lunch break once ❤ May you RIP sir prayers of comfort to your family during this difficult time

Tony

May 16, 2020

Carol ,Andy and family. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My mother (Mitzi) always spoke of your father with great fondness from the years they worked at Broome Developmental Center together. My condolences to all of you. May your memories bring a smile in the coming days and years.

marilyn McCall

May 15, 2020

Couldn't have picked (and been honored that he said yes) a better person to be my Godfather when I was baptized. He was a great person and always had my back at work. Loved him dearly and will never forget his smile.

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