Ellis, Philip G., 56, of Mays Landing, passed away quietly on Friday, November 30, 2007 at home after a long battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife Ann Ross; parents Norman and Dorothy Ellis; brother Harold (Pru) Ellis; son Gregory (DeLauna) Ellis; daughter Angela (Tim) Calahan; grandchildren: Nicholas, Julia, and Stephanie Ellis, Emerald and Faith Calahan; stepchildren David McDermott and Theresa Frey and her son Ross Frey; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by brother Carl Ellis.
Philip grew up in the Glenmoore, PA area. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He worked at a variety of mechanical jobs in Illinois and Pennsylvania before settling in South Jersey. He loved to tinker with all types of machinery, admired antique cars, read extensively, and developed a passion for skiing which he shared with his wife Ann.
A memorial service to celebrate Phil's life will be held on Saturday, December 15, at 11 AM, at the First United Methodist Church, 6011 Main St., Mays Landing.
Donations may be sent in Philip Ellis' name to Gilda's Club of South Jersey, 300 Shore Rd., Linwood, NJ 08221.
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Philip Ellis hosted by Boakes Funeral Home, Inc..