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PHILIP RAYMOND GILLESPIE Jr.
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PHILIP GILLESPIE Obituary
PHILIP RAYMOND Jr.
Age 88, of Scott Twp., went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Jane; dear father of Mary Beth Gillespie Weber, Charles P., Amy, Catherine Gillespie-Selph, Caroline and Daniel; also 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; brother of Harry Gillespie, Nancy Troy, and the late Richard and Sue Gillespie. Philip was in the Navy during WWII. He was an active member of the Boy Scouts including Chartiers District, Commissioner of the Pittsburgh Council from 1985-1990. He was a long-time member of the St. Paul's Cathedral Choir as well as a member of the choir and assisted during daily mass at S.S. Simon & Jude Church in Scott Twp. Friends welcome Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial in S.S. Simon & Jude Church, Friday, 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Glebe, 200 The Glebe Blvd., Daleville, VA 24083.
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CHESS GETSINGER
January 4, 2013
To the family of Phil Gillespie. Jean and I extend our sympathy to you all. Phil and Jane sure had a great extended family. When Phil was born, 1 month prior to the birth of my twin brother, Jack, and me his Mother and Dad lived on Garland St. across from our house in Edgewood. We were all baptised at St. Ansalums in Swissvale. Jean and I visited with Phil and Jane in Pittsburgh and I had a chance to see him a couple of times when he visited Portland, OR. On one occasion Danial and his wife had us to dinner. I did not know Phil very well. We had no contact growing up. We were both in the Navy and graduated as engineers. So we had a little in common. Jean and I are stil pretty active and in relatively good health. I keep in touch with cousin LUCY(named after my mother). LOVE TO YOU ALL - first cousin CHESS
Dennis govachini
January 3, 2013
I first met Phil 20 years ago when we were Seculat Franciscans. Phil was a Scout Master and a very busy man. He was a great inspiration to me. and a better person then I could aspire to be. Thank you, Phil for teaching me by your fine example what service is really all about! Pax et Bonum, Dennis Govachini
Tom Berringer
January 3, 2013
To The Family of Phil,
What a great man! Phil was a mentor to me in my early days in business, and I am eternally grateful for the wisdom he imparted, the joy it was to work with him and the example he set for me on how to be a gentleman, salesman and engineer. Blessings and Prayers to your family and to all who were touched by Phil.
Katie Gathers
January 3, 2013
Amy, Julianna, Hunter, and Emma,
I am so truly sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. God bless you and be with you during this difficult time.
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John & Mary Ann Pugliese
January 3, 2013
Philip was truly a Gentleman's Gentleman. Our sympathy to all of Phil's family. He will be missedssed at our church of Sts. Simon & Jude.
Peter Wassmer
January 3, 2013
With deepest sympathy and prayers to Philip's family. He was a sales Rep. for Drafto Corporation for many years and made many friends. May he rest in peace.
Jim Robertson
January 3, 2013
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Phil Gillespie. I worked with Phil when he was with Duffett and Associates. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word; I doubt if there are many men who possess his high regard for others. It was a great priviledge to have known Phil.
Gwen Phillips
January 3, 2013
My sympathy to the family of Phil Gillespie. Your father was the man who hired me as his secretary in 1968 at (W) in Forest Hils. He was a kind man for whom to work. Often running late, he would ask me to first call your mother to get his bag ready and then to call the airline on which he was flying to ask that the plane be held until he got there. The airline just laughed. I retired 40 years later. May he rest in peace.
Karen Bugaj
January 2, 2013
To Amy and all of your family,
Your dad was truly a special man and a very loving father. It was evident that he loved his children. I hope you will find comfort that though the world has lost such a special person, heaven has gained an angel, and he and your mom are once again together. My deepest sympathies to all of you. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead.
With love,
Karen Bugaj
January 2, 2013
Uncle Phil was the one who helped me learn to ski, who along with Aunt Jane hosted many sleepovers with my cousins, and shared his love of trains with all. I will never forget the vacations Uncle Phil spent with us in Oregon and how he and my dad made me laugh over trimming my bushes and fixing my dryer. Uncle Phil was such a gentle soul, so patient and caring. I will cherish my memories and I will pray for comfort to all my cousins. Love and hugs, Liz Gillespie Haushalter
January 2, 2013
To the family of Phil Gillespie JR. we offer our deepast sympathy at this very difficult time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gillespie family. Gary and Jan Hall and Family
Lucy Newell Russell
January 2, 2013
For all of Phil's children and grandchildren: I knew Phil from the time I was a little girl. I have good memories of visiting Phil's parents, my uncle Phil and aunt Loretta. They were always very warm and welcoming to me. Phil was a bright and thoughtful man and I am sure that you miss him.
January 2, 2013
For all of Phil's children and grandchildren: I have known him since I was a child and used to love visiting Phil's parents, who were always warm and welcoming to me. I have very nice memories of those Gillespie days. Phil was a very bright and thoughtful man and I am sure that you will remember him fondly.
Your cousin,
Lucy Newell Russell
T.J. O'Connor
January 2, 2013
Dan and family:
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God be with you in your time of grief.
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