Edward T. Ellis "Tommy", 83 of Gloucester City, NJ passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020. Edward was survived by his daughter, Sara Prepsel (Scott); granddaughter, Samantha Prepsel; brother, David Ellis; sister, Caroline Ippolitto; niece, Maureen (Ellis) Gorlewski; and nephews, Howard E. Ellis, Jr., Michael J. Ellis and James R. Ellis. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward B. and Emma L. (Voorhees) Ellis and his brother, Howard E.V. Ellis.

Edward proudly severed his county starting in 1956 in the Marine Reserves followed by 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He then was transferred to the National Guard in Cherry Hill where he worked as a Supply Sargent/Clerk in a civilian position while maintaining his active military duties. On March 4 ^th , 1998 he retired from the U.S. Army. Edward was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 160, Elmer, NJ and the American Legion Post #135, Gloucester City.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, February 20th, from 10 to 11:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral Service 11:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.

Memorial donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation Inc., 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Ste #410, Rockville, MD 20832 or Willis Eye Foundation, 840 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Please memo, Edward T. Ellis.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Edward T. Ellis. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142