Ellsworth Welch, former principal of Ocean Avenue School and R-UTN member, passed away on September 20. Ells, as he was always known, is survived by his wife Jacquie, ten children and step-children, twenty-one grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Ells was a longtime resident of Northport and will be missed by all who knew him. Visiting Sunday, September 13, 1- 5 p.m. at the Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731. Funeral Service Monday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 189 Burr Road, East Northport. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

A graveside remembrance is set for Monday, August 31, 3:30 pm at St. Philip Neri Cemetery, East Northport, Laurel Road near Hospice House. The grave and gathering are located at the Southeast corner of the cemetery. All are welcome, but please wear masks and observe social distancing. Please do not park on the cemetery grounds.