On Saturday, October 28, 2017, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of the late Carol Ann Ellis; father of Andrew J. (Maria L.) Ellis, Jr., Cathleen M. (Brian J.) McNamara, Patricia A. (Stephen H.) Long, Amy E. (Robert C.) Rohan, and John P. (Ingrid Ventura) Ellis; brother of Emory (Jean) Ellis, Jr. Also survived by 18 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, Wednesday, November 1, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation or the Little Sisters of the Poor.