George-Pillis-Obituary

George Pillis

Salem, Virginia

May 23, 1919 – May 12, 2011

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May 23, 1919
DIED
May 12, 2011
LOCATION
Salem, Virginia

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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory Obituary

George Pillis, 91 of Salem, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born on May 23, 1919 to the late John H. and Katherine Kunes Pillis. Mr. Pillis was the founder & owner of Pillis Brothers Service Station; established in 1942, located in Salem, where he ran the...

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The Mullen family has fond memories of Mr. Pillis and the family through his business and at OLPH since we moved to Salem in 1990. The donation boxes in the front window are a testament to his caring community spirit and generosity. A friend to everyone. What a special, gentle man. What a legacy.

My memories of George Pillis go back many years when my mother, Evelyn Zini, would never think of taking her car anywhere else than to Pillis Brothers. George and Andy were so kind to her, and that tradition has continued with Steve and other members of the Pillis family. I would never think of taking my car anywhere else! Love and Sympathy from Celi (Zini) Stoutamire and family.

Steve and Robin, It was a pleasure to know your father. He had a way of making you laugh and always had a word of advise to share. He was old school and what Salem is all about. Our prayers are with you.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. What a kind man George was...he will be missed. So sorry we could not be with all of you.

Steve and Robin,
I pray time and good memories of Mr. Pillis will help you through this dark time. He was the kind of man that made a difference by the way he lived his life, and the way he worked for others. Our community is going to miss him. Many of us have good memories of times spent around the station, and the simpler times we grew up with then.

Dave, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We got the email from Mary Jo this morning. He started the business the year I was born, I knew he would make a good run of it as 1942 was an good year for excellent undertakings. See you at some camping events this year. Ted and Sharon Ouimette

Steve, Hard to believe its been 36 years since high school. I remember your folks coming to our football games and our track meets. Just wanted to pay my respect and offer my condolences. I lost my dad several years ago. I know how much it hurts. May all the memories give you and your family strength.

I am thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Mr. Pillis both at church, at his shop and of course at his grandkids homes. What an amazing man he was, such an awesome Catholic, businessman and friend. My thought and prayers go out to you all. His memories will certainly live on in the hearts and minds of many.

Sherman and Julia,sorry to read of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May find comfort through God's grace during this difficult time. Lester Thompson and Rhonda