In Memory of
Ellen “Eileen” Spencer
December 2,
1949 - April 14, 2020
Obituary
Ellen “Eileen” Spencer (Nee Fox), age 70, whose
life was defined by her love of family, faith and
friends passed away from Covid-19 on Tuesday, April 14,
2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh NY.
She was born December 2,1949, in the Bronx NY, to James
“Jim” and Mary Fox. She was a graduate of St. Pius High
School. She married John Francis Spencer III (Jack) on
June 14, 1975, in St. Nicholas of Tolentine. She worked
as a principal’s assistant in the East Ramapo School
District. Ellen truly lived life to the fullest through
simple pleasures; chatting with family and friends,
reading, attending Broadway musicals and Mass at both
St. Anthony’s in Nanuet and St. Rosalie’s in the Hampton
Bays. She also loved every minute she spent with her
sons and cherished her role as Momma “Jack” with her
three grandchildren. Ellen always put everyone else
first and had an uncanny ability to strike up a
conversation with all. Ellen was one of the kindest
people you ever could meet.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jack, sons
John Francis IV (Jennifer), James (Alison), Kevin
(Katherine), her granddaughters, Emilie and Jaimie, and
grandson, John Francis V. She is also survived by her
sister Ann (Patrick) Morgan, sister in law Cathy
(Frederick) Revis, as well as many nieces, nephews, and
cousins. In lieu of flowers donations be made to
Shriners Hospitals for Children. A memorial mass will be
held at a future date.
Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service
Inc.
321 South Main Street
New City, NY
845-634-6110