Ellen Anne (Snider) Alli

Ellen Anne (nee Snider) Alli, passed from this life surrounded by her family on Monday, May 11, 2015 at her home on Grand Island, NY, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 24, 1957, she was the daughter of Margaret (Glaser) Snider of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Paul S. Snider.

Ellen graduated from the former Madonna High School and Sisters of Charity School of Nursing.  She worked as a registered nurse at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for 33 years and most recently as an in-patient review nurse at Fidelis Care.  Known for her kindness, intelligence, and professional abilities, Ellen was deeply admired by friends and family.  In her years at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, she especially enjoyed serving as a preceptor to newly hired RNs.  She served as a phone support counselor and group leader for the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and family, including family dogs. She was deeply thankful for the time she shared with her newborn grandson, Nicholas. Her parents were always a spiritual inspiration to her, and she dedicated time to care for them. She enjoyed family vacations, especially to Disney World and an annual Finger Lakes Wine Country weekend. She lived her life, particularly evident during her illness, as a model of faith, courage, and caring toward others. Ellen gratefully acknowledged the overwhelming love and support of people around her who gave her strength.  

Ellen is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Anthony; daughters, Carolyn (Matthew) Russo and Andrea; grandson, Nicholas Anthony Russo; sister, Mary (Donald) Gunn; brother, Paul (Laura) Snider, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 3-8 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where funeral services will begin on Friday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. which will be celebrated in St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY, with Rev. Paul Nogaro serving as celebrant.  Prayers of committal and entombment will follow in St. Stephen Parish Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263 or to The Hospice Foundation of WNY, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240.  Please visit www.ottoredanz.com