Ellison G. \”Elly\” Urban age 75 years of West Deptford died Thursday December 13, 2007 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden. Mr. Urban was born and raised on the family farm in West Deptford and he was a Paulsboro High School graduate. After graduation, he lived in Clarksboro for many years before returning to West Deptford.
He retired with over 35 years of service as a stationary engineer with DuPont Repauno Works, Gibbstown. Mr. Urban played baseball for the Mt. Royal Inn and was an avid bowler. He liked to collect coins, antiques and antique cars. Mr. Urban frequented garage sales and flea markets searching for treasures. He enjoyed visiting and helping at his cousins farm and watching Paulsboro High School Sports. Mr. Urban could usually be found sitting outside Shop Rite meeting new friends and catching up with some old ones. He was a very giving father and could always be counted on to fix just about anything.
He is survived by his family, Deborah and Roy Damask of Mickleton, Brenda and Steven Caltabiano of Woolwich Township, Marc Urban and Gina Giovinazzi of Clarksboro and Kevin Urban and Jennifer Swanson of Mt. Royal; devoted grandfather of Justin, Nicole and Michelle Damask and Alexis, Sophia and Nicholas Caltabiano; his former wife, Lola Urban (nee Manchester) of Clarksboro; his brother, William Urban of West Deptford and his cousins, George and Mike Urban. Mr. Urban was predeceased by his parents, William and Anna Urban and his son, Brian Scott Urban.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday December 18, 2007 in the McBRIDE-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 228 West Broad Street, Paulsboro. Friends may call Tuesday morning in the funeral home after 9 a.m. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Ellison G. Urban Athletic Scholarship Fund at Paulsboro High School, c/o Brenda Caltabiano, 40 Garwin Rd., Woolwich Township, NJ 08085. Memories can be shared at
www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
Published in the Gloucester County Times on 12/16/2007.
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