General Information
Full Name: Ellen Debra Weingarten
Date of Death: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Ellen Debra Weingarten (nee Katz), 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born on December 25, 1948, at Beth David Hospital in Manhattan to Sidney and Lillian Katz, Ellen was the oldest of three sisters. A lifelong New Yorker, Ellen resided in the South Bronx and Queens as a child. Ellen and her beloved husband of 55 years, Steven Weingarten, resided in Rego Park, Bayside, and New Hyde Park before moving to Carmel, New York.
Ellen is survived by her doting husband Steven; her cherished sons Seth (Karyn) and Daniel (Stephanie); her four treasured grandchildren Lillian, Blake, Samantha and Perry; her loving sisters Bonnie Kasner (Marc) and Iva Katz-Hesse (Jim); her stepbrother Glen Lazovick (Debbie); her special sisters-in-law Tina Begleiter and Judith Rothburd; and her much loved nieces and nephews. Ellen was predeceased by her father Sidney, her mother Lillian, and her stepfather Paul Lazovick.
In addition to being a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, Ellen was an avid knitter, painter, theater and music enthusiast. Additionally, she was a lover of animals – notably, elephants and her grand-dogs. Ellen worked as a dental hygienist until her health prevented her from doing so. More than anything else, Ellen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Ellen at Louis Suburban Jewish Chapels, 13-01 Broadway (Route 4 West), Fair Lawn, New Jersey, on Sunday, November 24th at 12:30 pm. The burial will follow at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey.
Donations in memory of Ellen may be made in her name to The Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org), an organization dear to her heart.
Shiva will be observed by the family on Monday, November 25th from 3 to 5 pm at Steven’s home, Tuesday, November 26th from 6 to 8 pm at Seth and Karyn’s home; and, Wednesday, November 27th from 4 to 6 pm at Seth and Karyn’s home.
Service Information
Sunday, November 24, 2024
12:30 PM
Service At:
Louis Suburban Chapel
13-01 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Burial To Follow At:
Cedar Park Cemetery
735 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Ellen was a wonderful and special sister ( in law) to me
She was a beautiful person inside and out
I really got to know her in her later years and we became friends
I wish I had had more time with her but feel so lucky I had the time I had when I did
I remember when our son went to college near Ellen and Steven in Long Island. They were so kind and supportive, and made Glen and I feel great that we had family nearby
Ellen and I connected on many levels. I understood her role in the family as the oldest child and the responsibilities and anxiety it carries.
I do believe these roles create the people we are, and it gave her the gift of warmth and caring, although it carried great stress for her with it, as well for me.
She had great strength and tenacity and love and I loved the way the three sisters were there for each other and brought me into their fold.
When my mom passed last year, it was the 3 of them that sent me a red cardinal which I treasure and look at every day. I feel so lucky to have them and all of their families in my life.
Ellen – you are at peace now, out of your pain and distress
Your family is wonderful and strong and will be fine and are there for each other. Because you built a strong base for them to have.
Rest in peace and know you are very loved. Your memory will live on forever
Love Debbie
I grew up close friends with Ellen’s younger sister, Iva, but I remember that we always looked up to Ellen. Approximately 15 years ago my husband and I were shopping in a Costco on Long Island and I saw Ellen and her husband. I told her she looked exactly the same as I remembered her, same face, same smile, same voice… It had been decades since I’d last seen her and yet she was such a big part of my young life that her visage stayed with me… I send my condolences and love to Ellen’s family, especially to Iva and Bonnie… may her memory be for a blessing and may the family be comforted and find strength in their memories of her…