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John Gillespie Obituary
formerly of Spring Lake Heights
John C. "Jack" Gillespie Jr., of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Spring Lake Hts, NJ, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. He was born in the Hell's Kitchen section of New York City, NY and later moved to Jersey City, NJ. He was a graduate of Dickinson High School in Jersey City, and served in the United States Navy as a Seabee from 1944 to 1951 and served onboard the U.S.S. Valley Forge, the U.S.S. Bairoko and the U.S.S. Juneau. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. In 1954, he joined the Jersey City Police Department and worked in the Mounted and Motorcycle Unit (M & M) for many years. After Jersey City disbanded the horses, he was assigned to Motorcycle Squad, and later to the Flying Squad, the SPB and in 1981, he retired as a Sergeant from the Medical Bureau and moved to Spring Lake Hts. For many years, he was a member of Paulus Hook Knights of Columbus in Jersey City, the St. Aloysius Holy Name Society and was a charter member of the Jersey City Police Emerald Society. He was also a member of Manasquan VFW Post 1838 and Manasquan Elks Lodge 2534.
John is pre-deceased by his wife of 57 years, Gloria; by a brother, Arthur and a sister, Jeanne. He is survived by his sons, Mark and his wife Karen of Lakewood NJ, John and his wife Mindy of Las Vegas, NV, Brian and his wife Michelle of Brielle NJ, and his daughter, Ellen and her husband Joe Maher of Palm Bay, FL. He is also survived by his brother, Pete Gillespie of Lake Hiawatha; grandchildren, Kimberly, Abigail and Brendan, and also Amanda and Marissa, and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, February 16 from 12PM-4PM at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan, NJ. To send condolences to the family or obtain directions to the funeral home please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gillespie
Sherry Winemiller
February 18, 2013
Rest in peace Jack
February 17, 2013
our sincere sympathy to you on the death of your dear father. He was a good man, and a kind and thoughtful neighbor..as was your dear mother....
many happy memories started in the old neighborhood.
elvira winters and family
Marci Grabelle
February 16, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Gillespie family. Prayers to you all.
Pat Husssey
February 14, 2013
My condolences to the family on your loss . Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Joan Coder
February 14, 2013
Brian, Mark and the rest of the Gilespie family, I am so sorry for your loss and know my prayers are with all of you.
Craig Young
February 13, 2013
John,
Words could not express how i feel.I remember your father he was a good man.
Craig X.Young
Philip Kenny
February 13, 2013
Mark,Ellen,John and Brian
I can remember all the good times we had with your dad. Weather it was at the Knights or at my parents house or at the house they rented at the Jersey shore. He always had a smile on his face when he saw his friends. Your dad treated me like I was part of your family.Now he is with Gloria my mom and dad and Patty Smyth sitting around that big table looking down at all of us.
Until we meet again
may he rest in peace.
Your Friend Always
Philip Kenny
February 13, 2013
My condolences to the Gillespie Family on the loss of Jack. I worked with Jack at the M & M and at the BOS. He was a good man and will be missed. May he rest in peace
Larry Mullane
February 13, 2013
Brian, and the Gillespie family,
My condolences to you on the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy and a wonderful man to work with and for. We had many a laugh together in the early 70's when were both on the "wheels". I know he is heaven now with Tim O'Connor and the two of them are looking down and having a good laugh.May he rest in peace
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