Obituary of Eileen M. Ellerman

EILEEN M. CILLI ELLERMAN, age 68, of South Hackensack, passed away, on Monday, August 28, 2017 with her family by her side. Prior to retiring she was a crossing guard for the city of South Hackensack, prior to that she was a bookkeeper working for Valley Fair in Little Ferry. She was a parishioner of Church of the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Hackensack. Devoted daughter of the late Alexander Cilli and Rosalie (nee Byrnes). Cherished partner to Fred Van Wettering for 28 years. Devoted mother of Lori Ellerman of Little Ferry, Joseph Ellerman and his wife Krista of Hillsdale, step-mother to Brian Van Wettering and his wife Krista of River Edge and Brent Van Wettering of Edgewater, NJ. Loving Binka to Olivia and loving grandmother to Bryson, Jake, Addison, Bria and Emma. Dearest sister to Edwood Cilli and his wife Susan, David Cilli, Jamie Cilli and his wife Peg, Ray Cilli, Rosemary Limbardo and her husband Tony and the late Richie Cilli, Sandy Cilli, Tina Sullivan and Donald Cilli. Eileen is also survived by her sister-in-law Karen Cilli, ten nieces and nephews, several loving cousins and many close friends. The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 31, at 4:30 PM at the funeral home. The family will receive friends on Thursday afternoon from 4:00 – 7:00 PM for visitation. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Eileen's memory to: Lupus Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter, Inc., 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 102, Springfield, NJ 07081.