Richard George Ell Jr. passed away Thursday night, February 12th, after a long and fulfilling life. He was born in Long Island, New York, on January 9th, 1951, to Richard Ell Sr. and Carmelia Passantino Ell. After graduating from Stony Brook University, he worked as a draftsman. He served as a missionary in Peru and Mexico alongside his wife Maria Soledad Ell for 10 years. He also worked as a business owner along with his wife Maria. Richard had a generous heart and loved to help others. He was a faithful believer in Christ. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Maria Soledad, daughter Priscilla Jacobson, son-in-law Austin Jacobson, and siblings. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Ell Sr., mother Carmelia Ell, and sister Marjie Meder.