PORT LEYDEN – David R. Ellis, Jr., 42, passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 .

David was born in Fulton on September 6, 1978 and attended Watertown High School . He loved his cat and dog, playing video games, and hanging out with family and friends. He loved camping and bonfires. David was always there when someone needed a hand.

He is survived by his daughter, Rose Ellis, OH; his mother and step-father, Gayle Perrigo Dain (Robert), NC; his two sisters, Marsha Barbarito and companion (Earl J. Smith, III ), Lowville; Tanya Ludwikowski, Watertown; his two brothers, Eric Ellis and Zachary Dain both of NC; his aunts, Cindy Spaudling, Darlene (Cliff) Lambert, Fran (Gary) Leip; and his uncle, Wayne Perrigo; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

David is predeceased by, paternal grandparents, Francis and Rose Perrigo; uncles, Mark and Rusty Perrigo; a niece, Katlin Chapman; a sister-in-law, Linda Ellis, and a cousin, Kelly Perrigo.

Walk through calling hours for family and friends will be on Tuesday, March 2 ^nd from 5 to 7:00 P.M. at the Sundquist Funeral Home. Face coverings, social distancing and contact tracing will be required. Spring burial will be in Lowville Rural Cemetery . Memorials in David's name may be made to: Lewis County Humane Society, Box 682 , Lowville , NY 13367