| Date of Birth | October 26, 1944 |
| Passed Away | June 2, 2025 |
| Service Date | July 19, 2025 |
| Service Time | 01:00 PM |
| Service Location | 960 State Route 21, Hornell, New York |
Lewis Edward “Eddie” Ellington
HORNELL – Lewis Edward “Eddie” Ellington, 80, passed away Monday (June 2, 2025) at his home on State Route 21, Thacherville.
Born in Hornell on Oct. 26, 1944 a son of the late Lewis F. and Virginia (Hawkins) Ellington. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by two sisters, Linda and Diane; and his loyal companions, Fisher and Hunter.
A longtime employee of Max Wilkins in Hornell, he has owned and operated Eddie’s Garage at his home in Thacherville for many years.
Eddie will be remembered for being a hard worker and putting in many hours at the garage. He especially enjoyed working in his garden and yard, they were his pride and joy.
Surviving are his two children, Joe (Karen) Ellington of Arkport, NY and Julie (Mike) Ingham of North Hornell; three grandchildren, Cameron Ellington, Laici Ellington (Connor Rouillard) and Kiel (Cassie) Davis; one great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Davis; one brother, James Ellington; two sisters, Deborah (Jack) Hollowell and Donna Accardi; several nieces and nephews; as well as his longtime friend and his, “right hand man” John and his wife Lynne Garippa, who was considered part of the family and his longtime friends, Bob and Barb Hammond.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home 960 State Route 21, Hornell, New York from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Eddie and his family would like to thank all his loyal customers for keeping his business thriving over the years.
Those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Eddie’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Eddie are welcome below under ‘Share A Memory’, or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
Joey and Jullie, I worked with your Dad at Max Wilkins and enjoyed working with him. He was a great man and I consider it a privilege to have considered him a friend.
I am very sorry for the loss of your father, Eddie. Although I never met him in person, I would often call to talk with John Garippa to ask questions regarding students. Eddie would answer the phone & he loved giving me the riot act! He was always very jolly & very pleasant to talk to. I will miss him.
Joe and Julie, I’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. I have so many happy memories of your Dad. I remember when he won a gigantic teddy bear for me at the Bath fair. That bear went with me to Virginia, to California, and to many, many apartments. I remember an Easter dinner at your grandparents’ house. His mom made a ham AND a turkey and about 5 different vegetables. I was shocked at so much food! Football games, proms, grad parties, so many good memories…