George J. Ells Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, George J. Ells, age 68, of South Park. Beloved husband of 25 years to Joan L. (LaClair) Ells; brother of John (Jay) Ells of Merritt Island, FL, Albert (Debbie) Ells of Bordentown, NJ and Mary (Dimitry) Levitsky of Frenchtown, NJ; nephew of Louise Eells of Morrisville, PA and Al Eells of Austin, TX; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins; preceded in death by his parents Samuel G. and Gertrude (Sweeney) Ells. George graduated from Father Judge High School in Philadelphia and attended Temple University, majoring in Marine Geology. He held a variety of positions in the Computer industry field before establishing Tulip Systems, Inc. in 1989. George was instrumental in developing the TUPPER project, a shared Law Enforcement Network. He was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Some of his fondest memories were of times spent fishing in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. His "Bucket List" included a return trip to Krakow, Poland where he had installed a Hospital Information System. He enjoyed helping others and volunteered his time and talents to many people and organizations over the years. Friends received Sunday 4-7 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600. Funeral prayer Monday 11:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Church at 12 p.m with the Rev. Daniel Maurer officiating. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery in Fort Edward, NY. The family requests donations in George's name to Nativity Church, 5811 Curry Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com

George J. Ells

July 21, 1947 - September 30, 2015