Obituary of Elliott Prillig

PARSIPPANY, NJ.-Elliott B. Prillig, 72, of Parsippany, NJ, passed away Saturday January 12, 2013 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. Mr. Prillig was born and raised in Waterbury, CT he graduated from Crosby High School in 1958 and lived in the Overlook neighborhood of Waterbury until earning a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut at Storrs in 1962. Growing up, Elliott was a member of Beth El Synagogue of Waterbury. Elliott became a successful executive in the pharmaceutical industry that afforded him the opportunity to meet and touch the lives of many around the world and make important lifesaving contributions to healthcare practice today. Elliott lived an active and adventurous life. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed taking care of his English Springer Spaniels and his yearly excursion to his beloved Hawaii. He will be remembered for his quick wit, gourmet cooking skills and his willingness to always lend a helping hand. All will remember him fondly. He is survived by his former wife and friend Junita Billingsley, sister Judith Israel of East Granby, CT, nieces Deborah Micheller of Avon, CT, and Shel Peters of Enfield. Elliott is predeceased by his parents Samuel Rodney Prillig and Hilda (Bessoff) Prillig. Graveside services will be Monday January 14, 2013 at 11 am at Brass City Lodge Cemetery, intersection of Stillson and Woodtick Roads in Waterbury. The Alderson Funeral Home, of Waterbury, 9 Holmes Ave. is assisting the family throughout the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Foundation, 444 Main St. North, Southbury, or the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Southern Connecticut, 94-96 South Turnpike Rd., (Halycon Office Park), Wallingford, CT 06492