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Martin Gillick Jr.

1935 - 2021

Martin Gillick Jr. obituary, 1935-2021, Stratford, CT

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

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Martin Gillick Obituary

Martin Gillick, Jr.
December 20, 2021
Martin A. Gillick, Jr., age 86, of Stratford beloved husband of Janet Ann (Fedak) Gillick, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Gillick was born February 23, 1935 in Bridgeport, son of the late Martin and Helen (Bednar) Gillick Sr. and has been a life time area resident. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Tech and served as a supply Sgt in the Army Reserves. He worked as a master electrician for an electrical contactor and the State of Connecticut DOT where he retired as a crew leader in 1992. After retirement, he worked as an electrical inspector for a short time and a school bus driver. He also served as an EMT for the town of Stratford. He also was an avid NY Yankee and Pittsburg Steeler fan and loved spending time with grandchildren, especially for their family dinners. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Joe Gillick and his wife Ann Marie; two grandchildren, Katie and Danny; a sister-in-law Joyce Flynn; a niece Jo-Anne (Flynn) Jackson and her daughter Meganne. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in Our Lady of Peace Church, 650 Stratford Road, Stratford, CT. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may visit with the family before Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Our Lady of Peace Sanctuary Fund, 10 Ivy St, Stratford, CT 06615. For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Dec. 22, 2021.

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Joe Sabol

December 23, 2021

My sincerest condolences go to you, Janet. I have only fond memories of visiting with Marty and you so many years ago. Marty was an affable and good man. Marty´s life leaves a trail of beautiful memories.
With love and friendship,
Joe Sabol

Terry Collins

December 23, 2021

Janet my deepest sympathy to you and your family Rest in Peace Marty

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