Ellen Patricia Dilley

Ellen Dilley (Brennan), 64, of Royal Palm Beach, FL passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2023 after a heroic journey with cancer. Born on January 31, 1959 in Huntington Station, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel Brennan. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her sister Wendy. She is survived by her loving husband of over 30 years, Chuck Dilley, her daughters Kristina Pikini (Chauncey) and Kourtney Castillo (Adrian), and four wonderful bonus children, Chad Schmidt, Heather Sairs (Gary), Jeremy Schmidt (Leslie), and Caye Kim (Craig). Also left to cherish her memory are 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ellen was an exemplary wife, mother, grandmother, and human being. She embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love, unwavering support, and an unending generosity that could be seen in her care for her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and countless others. Her departure comes as a great loss and a deep wound, and it is gravely felt by her entire family and countless others who loved her deeply. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Palms West Funeral Home, 110 Business Park Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.