Elliott Yampell ’55

Elliott Yampell, attorney by profession, jeweler by birth, was born May 22, 1933, in Philadelphia to Freda and Sam Yampell. He died Jan. 10, 2014, after more than 40 years in trial practice and more than 50 years as a principal at Sam S. Yampell Jewelers, a dual role in which he assisted his mother in running the jewelry store and also advocated for his clients.

A proud Haddonfield, N.J., native, Elliott majored in history at Princeton, joined Prospect Club, and wrote his thesis on the stock-market crash of 1929. He earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Elliott’s efforts ensured that Sam S. Yampell Jewelers remained a Haddonfield landmark for more than 83 years until its closing in 2011. Blessed to have shared in so many people’s special occasions through the relationships he developed working in the store, Elliott loved people, especially children, and always had a smile and time to listen to others. He is best remembered for his smile, kindhearted nature, and generosity.

He is survived by his children, Cat and Sam Yampell; brother Robert; granddaughter Fiona Yampell; nephew Richard Yampell; and nieces Sandra Yampell and Sharon Roie. To them all, the class extends its sympathy.