My Father Robert Ellis

Howell - Robert (Bobby) Ellis, 59 Born on Staten Island, NY, he attended St. Joseph-St. Thomas grammar school and Msgr. Farrell High School ('77). He later moved to Monmouth County, NJ. He was the son of Yvonne (nee Cote) and the late John Ellis. Bobby was a loving father and grandfather, who passed away on Dec. 4, from complications of a stroke, he suffered in June. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole Cannella (Dave), Danielle Ellis (Mike Barbella), his son, Jason (Sarah Samhammer), and 10 grandchildren with one on the way. He is also survived by his sister's Sharon Erkman, Susan Mahony (Clyde), Kathleen Johnson (George) and Karen Simonson (Ronnie). Bobby, who enjoyed gardening and astronomy, most recently worked at Lowe's, in Howell and Asbury Park. He was previously employed, for over 20 years, by TFH Publications, in Neptune City. Visitation will be Sunday, 2-7 pm, at Johnson-McGinley Funeral Home, 2652 NJ-Rt. 138, Wall Township, NJ. On Monday, visitation at funeral home, 8:45 - 9:30 am, Mass - 10:30 am, at St. Thomas Church, 6097 Amboy Rd., Staten Island. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.