Birth date: Jun 26, 1942 Death date: May 30, 2025
Ellen Lamkay Cohen June 26, 1942 – May 30, 2025 Ellen (nee Lamkay) Cohen was born in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York, on June 26, 1942, to Herman and Mollie Lamkay. She was the beloved sister of Michael Lamkay. A proud graduate of Read Obituary
Ellen was my boss at Hospice. She became my mentor and then my friend. I lost contact with her when she moved to Florida. One of my fondest memories is when we went to New Orleans for a conference. There was a group of us that spent each day playing hookie and seeing what Louisiana had to offer. Ellen had us laughing most of the time. The picture is from our adventures in NOLA. Ellen was a great boss and friend. She had a huge heart and did everything with passion.
Every year, Mom would give me money for the Mother's and Father's Day sales at elementary school. I think some years Mom would even say, "go take $10 out of my wallet for the sale at school." And I would go and help myself. They were always so happy and excited to see the gifts we picked out for them...with THEIR money! :) Every year, I think I gave Mom a plant (which she usually overwatered) and Dad got a flashlight from me. They would last about a year. Just in time to buy a new one. I confess I started buying them just to see everyone laugh about it each year.
Mom in Portland, Maine. 2016
