Ellis Park

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a truly remarkable man, Ellis Michael Park, on November 5, 2025, whose life was a testament to joy, love, and unyielding spirit. Ellis was born on July 16, 1939, a gentleman from the start. His charismatic presence and infectious humor brought light and warmth to every space he entered. As the great American author, Mark Twain once said, "Humor is mankind's greatest blessing," and Ellis was indeed a blessing to us all.

Ellis' love for his native Trinidad and Tobago was always at the heart of his identity. He was a proud member of the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Washington DC, where he shared the vibrant culture and traditions of his homeland. In addition to serving as launch pad for Trinidadians who were new to the U.S., his house served as a temporary extended place to stay for family and friends visiting from Trinidad. He was a passionate and skilled painter, who prided himself on smooth lines without taping. His talent didn’t stop at painting, Ellis was a man of many passions. He was a coach, a mentor, and a champion in the world of softball, winning the Coach of the Year award twice for the Hyatt Hotel Softball team. But his love for the game was secondary to the joy he got from seeing his team grow, thrive and operate as a united front. Ellis was also an avid theater enthusiast, a steel pan player, a bird watcher, and a man who enjoyed a good "lime" with his partners.

Ellis was a compassionate and generous soul, always putting others before himself. His love for his family and friends was infinite and unyielding. Ellis is survived by his wife, Erika, sons Bert and Anson (Ravine), grandchildren Adonna, Destiny, Rachel, Michael, Ariel, and Anson Jr, and siblings Mervyn, Wilma, Edwina, Brenda, and Hazel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fitzgerald Moses and Adella Park, siblings Lloyd, Miguel, Hugh, Dellis, Glenroy, Elvird, Zenora, Sandra, and his daughter, Wendy.

Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Ellis Park made us all feel loved, cherished, and celebrated. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all those who had the good fortune of knowing him. To honor Ellis's life, we invite you to leave your memories and upload your photos on his memorial page. Let's celebrate the life of this extraordinary man together.