Obituary of Ellen D. Jagenburg

Ellen Dunlop Jagenburg Ellen (Ellie) Jagenburg born in New York City, April 30, 1931 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family March 20, 2017. Long time resident of Locust Valley she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Rene T Jagenburg. Loving mother of Ilia McCormick (Richard), Gregory Jagenburg (Patricia), Vanessa Jagenburg. Cherished grandmother of Scott, Ilia, Hadley Katelyn and Sarah. Ellen graduated at the age of sixteen from The Professional Children’s School in New York City. Ellen had her own radio show and preformed weekly with a full orchestra on NBC while a student at PCS. She appeared in High Button Shoes directed by Mr. George Abbott. She was a cast member of the Pajama Game and Kiss Me Kate on Broadway. In 1951 she married Rene and they moved to Long Island to raise their family. Involved in many community activities, Ellen continued her love of musical theatre as a founding member of The Glen Players a local amateur theatre group. The Glen Players supported local high school students involved with the Arts by providing an annual college scholarship. Ellen and Rene enjoyed many happy years at Nassau Country Club where they were members for fifty years. Ellen started Brook Hollow Properties in 1967 and remained active in Real Estate until she retired in 2012. She was a member of the Locust Valley chamber of commerce. Ellen Jagenburg lit up a room with her wonderful smile and great sense of humor. Her grace, elegance and intelligence, were an example to all who knew her and will be dearly missed. Funeral Mass Saturday, March 25 9:30AM St. Mary’s RC Church, 110 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn Harbor NY (516) 621-2222