back to Moorestown, N.J in 1980 and she resumed her career in the Moorestown School District and was the administrative assistant to 3 consecutive superintendents before retiring in 1991. Jack's engineering job with Impact Consulting Firm brought them to picturesque Punta Gorda in 1992. Ellen loved her new life there. She began walking, playing mahjong, joined the isles Yacht Club where she was chairman of the entertainment committee for a few years. She also volunteered with the Visual Arts Center and participated in the Punta Gorda Rotary Club. In 2009, Ellen was a contestant in the local Dancing with the Stars. Ellen's husband, Jack, passed away in 2000. A few years later Ellen met Ed Lusk. They spent 9 wonderful years together. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Jack, her daughter,Linda Andreas Bills Mount, her siblings, Toni Chandler, Dollie Nicolai, Lou Cairo, Frank Cairo, John Cairo, and Loretta Pownell. She is survived by her son, John Francis (Dora) Andreas, Cynthia (Jim) Andreas Grifo, grandchildren, David (Ellie) Bills, Daniel (Emily) Bills, Brian (Jane) Andreas, Eric (Kelly) Andreas, Nathan (Elisa) Andreas, Heather (John) Grifo Buckles, Drew (Anne) Grifo and Brett (Jen) Grifo and nine great grandchildren. Ellen was a loving and devoted mother. She will always be remembered for her great sense of humor which she managed to keep until the very end. Ellen was a devout Catholic and supported many charities during her lifetime. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 10 from 6pm to 8pm at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33952, Ellen's life will be celebrated at 7pm at the funeral home with Dee Roberts officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, October 11 at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 W Charlotte Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 with a committal service to follow at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens where Ellen will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Jack. In lieu of flowers you can make donations to the Amyloidosis Foundation.
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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