CNBNews

Suddenly, on January 22, 2010. Age 76. Of Vineland. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 55 years to Mary Louise (nee Bernard). Loving father of Maureen (Paul) Gorlewski, Howard E. (Donna), Michael J. (Bethany) and James R. Ellis. Loving grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Carolyn Peterson, Edward T. and David Ellis.

Howard proudly served in the U.S. Army and was an escaped POW during the Korean Conflict. He received many distinguished medals including a Purple Heart and 4 Bronze Stars. Howard was a self-employed trucker. He was a member of the Townsend C. Young VFW Post #3620 and Brooklawn American Legion Post 72.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm and Friday morning from 9 to 10 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:30 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Interment Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Howard E.V. Ellis Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Howard E.V. Ellis. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: (McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME LOGO): 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142