Ellis J. Veech, Jr., age 75, of Shelby Twp. passed away suddenly. Oct. 24, 2011 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. He was born July 18, 1936 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Ellis is survived by his children William Ellis Veech, Christopher Roy Veech and Darcey Ann Fischer. Loving grandfather of Nick, Lauren and Matthew Fischer. He is also survived by his close friends Donna Hancks, Helen and George Tsourillis. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, November 12, 2011 at The Honey Tree Restaurant, 44667 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com