Paul D. Ellis, 65, of Taberg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rome. He was born in Rome, NY, on December 26, 1955, son of Morton D. Ellis and Nancy Allgaier. Paul graduated from Rome Free Academy. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1975-1977. Paul was employed for several years at St. John the Baptist Cemetery. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, fishing and had a love for dogs.

Surviving is his mother, Nancy Hart, Taberg, four brothers: Peter (Robin) Ellis, Camden, Scott (Luella) Hart, New Orleans, LA, Earl Jr., and (Corrine) Hart, Rome, Steven and (Dana) Ellis, Westmoreland, two sisters: Linda (Don) Keldon, FL, and Brenda (Rick) Perez, Houston, TX, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Earl Hart, Sr., and a brother, David Ellis.

Funeral Services will be private. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Arrangements are by Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome.

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