Fred Kimball Ellis

FRED KIMBALL ELLIS 82, of Park Ridge NJ, passed away peacefully on November 12th with his family at his side. Fred was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan (née Herrschaft) and children, Glenn and his spouse, Joey Angeli, Susan Moran and her husband, Joseph, cherished grandchildren, Julia and James who brought him great joy. In his youth, Fred was a loyal Boy Scout that obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the University of the South for 3 years, before he finished his final year at FDU graduating with a degree in business. While in college, he joined ROTC and later the Army National Guard as a medic, serving in San Antonio, Texas, before returning home to marry his high school sweetheart of 59 years. Together they raised their children in Teaneck and moved to Park Ridge for their retirement years. Fred was President and CEO of Skandia America Group. He also was an active member of Second Reformed Church in Hackensack where he served on consistory. Fred loved the great outdoors and especially enjoyed hiking, skiing, fishing, golfing and playing tennis.

Due to Covid and family wishes, services will be held private. Arrangements made thru Becker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s memory or honor to: Valley Hospice - 15 Essex Rd., Suite 301, Paramus, NJ. Dementia society of America- 188 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

The family wishes to thank the entire Valley Hospice team and the amazing caretakers at Sunrise, Woodcliff Lake for their help and support thru his illness.