Bill Ellis

June 26, 1928 - November 16, 2020

Bill Ellis, age 92, of Pennsauken, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020. He was born in Delair, NJ to the late Leo and Mary Ellis (nee Albitz). Bill proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and then went on to work as a tool maker for Erico, formerly known as KSM Fastening Systems in Moorestown, NJ for over 40 years. A devout Catholic, Bill was a parishioner at Mary, Queen of All Saints (St. Cecilia's). He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Phillies. Most of all, he was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be deeply missed. Bill is predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen Ellis and brother, Leo Ellis. He is survived by his children, Helene Gotthold and her husband Paul, Marie Bitter and her husband Howard, Bill Ellis and his wife Christine, Terri Ellis, and Elaine Odorico and her husband Rinaldo; grandchildren, Lauren, Jill and her husband Kevin, Matthew, Peter and his wife Ali, Holly, Mark, Keith, Julie and her husband Jason, Dante and his fiancée Kinsey, Samantha, Brigette, and Andre; great grandchildren, Molly and Jane; sister in law, Marie Ellis, and many loving nieces and nephews. Due to current gathering restrictions, funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Veterans Memorial Home by visiting https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/memorial-homes/vineland/.