Daniel Brian Ellis, 52 of Orlando was called home to God Thursday, June 28, 2012 after a three year courageous battle against ALS.  His wife, best friend and family were by his side.  Dan was born June 24, 1960 in Miami Shores, FL to Laura and Peyton Ellis. As a young child he moved with his family to Central Florida where he graduated from Mt. Dora High School.  Dan was a successful business owner of C & S Press, Inc., Orlando.  He had a zestful taste of life and an adventurous spirit that couldn't be broken.  Dan loved traveling, boating and the island life.  He had visited Virgin, British, Caribbean and West Indies islands.  He enjoyed playing tennis and had found his artistic abilities since being diagnosed with ALS.  Dan will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and friend.  He is survived by his loving wife , Maria; children, Alec and Gina Ellis and Jared Wise; mother, Laura and her husband, Jeff Jeffers; father, Peyton and his wife, Jeanne Ellis; two sisters, Lynn Naretti and Jodi John Pippin; two brothers, Scott and Gary Ellis and numerous nieces and nephews.  A gathering of family and friends will be held 5-7:00PM, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church,  526 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park with  reflections from friends and final prayers at 6:30PM. The family requests Classy Island attire to be worn in honor of Dan's love of the islands or blue for his favorite color.  A memorial mass will be celebrated by The Reverend Richard Walsh at St Margaret Mary Church at  10:00AM, Friday, July 6, 2012.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to www.alsafl.org Florida Chapter.   In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to www.alsafl.org Florida Chapter.  A gathering of family and friends will be held 5-7:00PM, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church,  526 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park with  reflections from friends and final prayers at 6:30PM. The family requests Classy Island attire to be worn in honor of Dan's love of the islands or blue for his favorite color.  A memorial mass will be celebrated by The Reverend Richard Walsh at St Margaret Mary Church at  10:00AM, Friday, July 6, 2012.