JAMES A. "JIM" GILL

JAMES A. "JIM" GILL, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in the company of his family, Jerry, Jackie, Robert, Marion, Mary Margaret, his nephew Jay B. Cameron and The Reverend George Gabet F.S.S.P. Born in Huntington, Ind. on Friday, July 13, 1921, he was the second son of Edward and Anna (Nuck) Gill. He served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and then married the love of his life, Mary Kearney Cameron in 1947. He was the owner and president of R & A Fixzit Man for over 50 years; founded the Fort Wayne Plumbing Association; and was a member of the Homebuilder's Association, receiving Associate of the Year award. He was a Fourth Degree Knight and an honorary member of the Anthony Wayne Assembly and council 451 Knights of Columbus. Also surviving are his son, James A. "Jimmy" Jr.; two grandchildren; sister, Jean Ann Kalinowski; brothers-in-law, William and Murdock Cameron, Alex Cameron; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Valentine and Minnie Weaver; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Paul, John and George Gill. Requiem Mass is 1 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4643 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne. Visitation is from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. and Rosary Service at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials given as Masses. "Fearless Leaders, they always give their best; standing out from the rest. They walk through this world as long as they live, to love, to serve, to give. Through their kind words and deeds God's love comes shining through. When we think of fearless leaders, we always think of you, Daddy. A loving, devoted Husband and Father, he modeled the virtues of Saint Joseph. His life was a living prayer. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me."