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Paul Terrell Gillin

1953 - 2022

Paul Terrell Gillin obituary, 1953-2022, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1953

DIED

2022

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Paul Gillin Obituary

Paul Terrell Gillin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Paul was born in New Orleans, LA on December 23, 1953, to Germaine M. Gillin and the late Honorable Edward G. Gillin. Paul is survived by his children, Patrick Beresford Gillin (Kelly) and Elizabeth Blathrae Gillin, as well as his wife of more than 35 years, Anne Fox Gillin, three sisters Kathy Favret, Nancy Anderson (Greg), Mary Sage (John), two brothers, Dan Gillin and David Gillin as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Geester was a proud, hands-on grandfather who loved being with and talking about his grandchildren, Margot Jane Gillin and Wynne Geary Gillin. Paul loved cooking, hunting, fishing, SEC sports, The Allman Brothers and nectar cream snoballs. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 1:00pm followed by the funeral mass at 2:00pm at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA. The burial will be private. The family invites you to share your fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 16 to Apr. 21, 2022.

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Ricky McGovern

April 10, 2024

Still remembering my best friend who at 15 introduced himself to me, asked me if I would be going to Jesuit this year, and upon hearing a yes, said "I'll see you there." That was the beginning of a deep friendship which would last from 1967 to the day of his passing. Gone but not forgotten.

Richard B. McGovern

April 22, 2022

Paul's farewell service was perfect --- very well done, very tastefully carried out. Loads of thanks to the Gillin family for my inclusion, the privilege of being a pall bearer for my lifelong friend. Gone but never forgotten. RM

Richard B. McGovern

April 20, 2022

The first I ever saw of Paul was at Valencia during the summer of 1967 when he introduced himself to me and told me he would see me at Jesuit High School this fall. Since then, we have been close friends -- an uninterrupted friendship of 55 years. He was one of my very best friends and probably the longest standing friend I have had all these years. We were two peas in a pod. Very sorry to hear of his passing.

Tommy Marquez

April 18, 2022

I wanted to add that it's ironic that Paul's middle name was Terrell as I live in Terrell, TX. God bless y'all!

Tommy Marquez

April 18, 2022

I'm very sorry to hear about Paul's passing. I haven't seen him in over 50 years. We attended Holy Name of Jesus school. He was a faithful son and a caring brother to his brothers and sisters. He was a good friend to all who knew him. I can remember walking home from school to visit his family and there was so much love within their home. Paul, you will always be remembered in the hearts of so many people that you touched with your love and kindness. My prayers are with the Gillin family.

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21

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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21

Funeral Mass

2:00 p.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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