McPHERSON, Ellis L., age 56, formerly of Teaneck, NJ passed away on April 2, 2013 in Elmhurst, NY. Ellis was a computer systems specialist and served in the U.S. Navy, Rank E-4 Sonar Operations aboard the USS Saratoga with an Honorable Discharge in 1983.
He was predeceased by his parents, William J. Sr. and Theola V. McPherson, a brother, Joseph, and a nephew Aminifu Jabali, U.S. Marines.
Survived by his sisters; Haiba Frieda, T. Denise, Donna and Laura; brothers William and Jerome, sister-in-law Vonrita McPherson and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Services on Tuesday, April 16 2013. Viewing 10AM -12 PM and funeral at 12PM at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, N.J. Burial at George Washington Memorial, Paramus, N.J.