Ellen Frances Montante

Scarborough - Ellen Frances Montante, 74, died on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at South Portland Nursing Home. Ellen was born on March 16, 1944, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Palma (Madaffri) Grayson. She attended local schools and graduated from Nazareth Academy High School in NY. Following graduation, Ellen worked as a billing clerk in the medical field. On February 23, 1963, she married Anthony Joseph Montante in Rochester, NY. She was predeceased by her parents; and her husband, Anthony Montante; two sisters, Virginia Falletta and Mary Chiariello. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Wood of Scarborough; two sons, Anthony Montante of Scarborough, Thomas Montante of NY; step mother, Vivian Grayson; a brother, James Graziano of CA; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 9:00-11:00AM on Friday, February 15, at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Funeral service will immediately follow in the Chapel at 11:00AM. To view Ellen's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com