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Remembering Cousin Ellery

Ellery Plotkin, age 67, passed away at a much too young age!

A graduate of the University of Connecticut and Hofstra University School of Law and a specialist in bankruptcy law, Ellery resided in Fairfield, CT where he was committed to community service.

He was a former cubmaster, a member of two School Space Committees; a former Board member of Sullivan McKinney Elder Housing; a Democratic Town Committee member and former chairman of the Committee; a former Representative Town Meeting member (10 years); a former Commissioner on the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Commission (10 years); and a member of two Penfield Pavilion Building Committees.

He was awarded the 2016 Eunice Postal Community Service Award from the Fairfield Democratic Committee. He was remembered by his peers as "not seeking recognition, serving with humility and perseverance", "being widely recognized as a passionate Democrat, and compassionate attorney, and a kind friend with a wonderful sense of humor", "although we didn't always agree, we always engaged in respectful dialogue".

Ellery was dedicated to his work and totally dedicated to his family! He was genuine, what you saw was who he was. He was kind and generous with a quirky sense of humor. He would look up at you with his big brown eyes and you would think, how could this innocent looking person ever stir up any mischief! He did stir up mischief at home, sometimes tormenting his sisters, and, because of that innocent look, he never got caught as the instigator! He loved the horse races in Saratoga surpassed only by his love of Hope Street Pizza!

He put the needs of others before his own; he was there with advice when you needed it! When he did take time for himself, he rooted for his beloved NY Mets and the UCONN Women's basketball team.

Ellery died from pancreatic cancer.

It is our intention that by raising funds ($5,000) for ICRF we can help find a way for others who develop this dreaded cancer to outlive the disease!

Please join David and me in honoring the memory of our very special cousin, Ellery Plotkin.

Thank you.

To view the progress towards our $5,000 goal, click HERE.

To donate by check, please mail to:

Israel Cancer Research Fund

Attn: Cousin Ellery Virtual Table

P.O. Box 36, Hartsdale, NY 10530-0036

Questions? Please email: icrfgala@icrfonline.org or call Michelle at 773.469.5262.