Ellen S. (Kelliher) Gentilucci

Ellen S. (Kelliher) Gentilucci of Scituate and formerly Brighton, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025.  Wife of Anthony Gentilucci and the late Francis J. Steinkrauss.  Devoted mother of Mary-Ellen (Mel) Murray and her husband Tommy of Scituate, Francis J. Steinkrauss, Jr. and his wife Jen of Pembroke and the late Paula Anne Steinkrauss.  Loving grandmother of Jamie Murray, Michaela Murray and her husband Carter Butler, Chase Steinkrauss, Paige Steinkrauss, and a great grandson who is on his way.  Sister of the late James Kelliher. 

Ellen graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Brighton and went on to pursue her secretarial skills at Katharine Gibbs.  She had an accomplished career, most notably at Boston University.  She was an exceptionally devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.  She brought joy to all around her, and cheered for everyone.  Always putting others first and making them feel welcome.

Ellen was a longtime volunteer at St. Mary’s Church in Scituate and a longtime member of The Scituate Country Club.  She loved reading, cooking, gardening, entertaining, travel adventures, golf, and The Boston Red Sox, and was always up for a lively conversation on political and current events.  A lover of dogs, cats, and hummingbirds, and they loved her.   Classy, generous, kind, fun, feisty, and never at a loss for words, she leaves a beautiful legacy of commitment and love. 

Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave (nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON on Tuesday June 24th at 9:30am.  Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille Church 321 Market St Brighton at 10:30am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.  Visiting Hours on Monday June 23rd from 4-7pm in the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ellen may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA 320 Nevada Street #201 Newton, MA 02460.  For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com

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