Obituary of Ellen A Lovejoy (Kramer)

Ellen A. Lovejoy (Kramer) 63, of Hamilton NJ, died November 6, 2022 at RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Originally from Collingswood, NJ. Ellen graduated from Rutgers University College of Arts in Camden. Aside from being an English major Ellen booked entertainment events, hiring such artists as Michael Redgrave, The Byrds, Steve Forbert and Warren Zevon. She began a longtime career as a journalist starting in 1978 at the Gloucester County Times, Atlantic City Press, News Tribune, Woodbridge Record and the Trenton Times. During her time as a journalist, she interviewed such people as Elie Wiesal, Henry Kissinger, James Stewart, Shirley Chisholm and Vincent Price. Ellen left journalism in 2002 and enjoyed various communication positions in State Government, including the Department of Community Affairs, Banking and Insurance and her last position as Public Information Officer/ Spokeswoman for the Department of Human Services. Ellen loved the beach and loved to travel. New Orleans was one of her favorite places. Ellen loved jazz and rock music and could sing the lyrics to hundreds of songs by various artists including tunes by Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen. Elvis Costello was her favorite. Most especially, she loved the piano playing of her husband and the laughs they shared with each other every day for the last 35 years. Ellen displayed bravery and dignity in the face of extreme insult to her mind and body during the past sixteen months. Because of her strength of spirit and irreverent humor she persevered until it was time for her to let go. Predeceased by her parents, Ellis and Katherine (Ross) Lovejoy, Ellen is survived by her husband of 33 years, Steve Kramer; her beloved brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Beverly Lovejoy; her loving sister and brother-in-law, Monica and Tom Sheilds; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Gloria Kramer; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Mark Colavita; her sister-in-law Jessica Kramer and fiancé, Mike Beal; her aunt, Sandy Parker; her cherished nieces, Jillian Lovejoy and husband, Steve Wilt, Alexandra Toland and husband, John, Chelsea Colavita and nephew George Colavita; also survived by many cousins, friends and co-workers. She loved all of you. Special mention to girlfriends Laurie and Gina. Thanks for the love and company you gave to Ellen. Extra thanks to Gina for the sleepover help. Thanks to the hospice staff and all of the nurses that took care of Ellen. You treated her with the love and respect she deserved. Calling hours will be Sunday, November 13, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at D’Errico Funeral Chapel, LLC, 30 Yardville Allentown Road, Hamilton New Jersey, 08620 (609-587-9050), located in Buklad-Merlino Facility. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 pm, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Ellen’s memory, to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, forms are available on line at www.woundedwarriorsproject.org or to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.