Edward G. Elliott, of Jupiter, FL and former longtime resident of Woburn passed away peacefully on July 9th, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice Home in Reading following a short illness. He was 75. Born in Medford he was the son of the late Edward J. and Elda (Aiello) Elliott.
"Jerry" as he was affectionately known to his family and friends was raised and educated in Medford. Jerry honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958. He then attended Northeastern University where he earned his MBA in 1963. He worked for several years as an Associate Professor teaching management and organization at Northeastern University and also served as the coach of the Varsity Ski Team. Prior to leaving Northeastern Jerry he held the position of Dean of Alumni Affairs. For many years Jerry also worked as a developer and home builder in Woburn and surrounding communities prior to his retirement. Upon his retirement Jerry moved to Jupiter, FL where he enjoyed the warm weather and golfing. Jerry was a past member of the Woburn Host Lions Club where he fostered many long lasting friendships and for the past several years was a member of the Bear Hill Country Club in Stoneham where he played golf while he was here during the summer months.
Jerry is survived by his sons, Jerry Elliott Jr. and his wife Kathie of Wilmington, and Jeff Elliott of Woburn. He was the cherished brother of Janet Smith, Elaine Crow and her husband Scott all of Billerica. Former husband of Beverly Elliott of Woburn and is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted in the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Saturday, July 13th, at 11 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home will be held on Friday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Interment services will be private. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to VNA of Middlesex-East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Ave, Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880