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John Gill Obituary
John Francis Gill, age 59, passed away March 4, 2014.
He was the beloved husband of Susan (nee Milhoan); loving father of John and Timothy; brother of Joseph (Pat), Mary Gill, Anne Gill and Priscilla Gill (Colleen); nephew and uncle of many.
He was a member of Local 120, a former wrestling coach at St. Patrick (West Park) grade school and St. Ignatius High School.
Funeral Mass Saturday, March 8 at St. Patrick Church at 9:30 a.m. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, FRIDAY, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Private inurnment. Contributions may be made to St. Patrick Church, 4427 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135 or First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls Music Dept., 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
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for John Gill
Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
Rev Paul Beal
March 24, 2014
Susan,
I was saddened to hear of John's death. I officiated at your wedding. Your parents, Francis and Sarah, were faithful members of First UM Church for many years. God's peace be with you. Rev Paul Beal
March 12, 2014
Dear Sue,
So sorry for your loss; you're in my thoughts and prayers,
Kathy Hummel
Jan Stansberry
March 9, 2014
Sue, I was so sad to see the obituary for John. You and your family will be in my prayers.I remember your wedding so well.A wonderful couple!
March 9, 2014
Sue, I was saddened to see that John had passed away. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry that we lost touch with each other over the years. I would love to talk with you when you feel like it. i am on Facebook. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. Jan Stansberry
March 9, 2014
Sue, we were so saddened to hear about John's passing. He was such a great neighbor at the lake. We really enjoyed getting to know him. His friendly, sweet nature, willingness to help and funny stories will be greatly missed. We will have great memories of our times at the cottage, especially the picnic that brought us all together. You have our deepest condolences...Jerry and Patty Lightner
March 9, 2014
To our old camping buddies, we send you our thoughts and prayers. The Caine Family
Carol Puszak-Clemens
March 8, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. We worked together at CMSD for a few years. Needless to say, there was never a dull moment. May the happy memories of him be comforting to you. May he rest in peace.
Paul Konys
March 8, 2014
To the entire Gill family please accept my deepest condolences. John is at peace.
March 8, 2014
Dear Gill Family,
Our loved ones who have died leave an imprint on our heart. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Ps 62:8. -- Sincerely, DEE
rob muha
March 7, 2014
What a good man I haven't seen him in years bought my first car from him he trusted me to babysit the kids and the dog ( Sadie) it was a privilege to know him
Sheila (from Alcove)
March 7, 2014
Marg, I wanted to add my prayers. Tim wrote an awesome description of his dad and it sounds like the boys had a great person to look up to.
Mike Landini
March 7, 2014
The world has lost a good man, our sympathy to the family. Granddad and Jackie
Mr. and Mrs. Christy Wedding 2011
Amanda and Steven Christy Jr.
March 7, 2014
Sue and Family,
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of John. John was such a friendly, fun and great man. We are so glad that you were both able to see us get married and maintain contact with our family. He will be remembered as a funny, loving man. May God watch over you and your family during this difficult time. We will be praying for you. Please let us know if you need anything.
Brenda Brennan
March 7, 2014
My love and prayers go out to all of the family and friends that will miss him. We know he is in a good place.
Jerry Cangelosi
March 7, 2014
John was my childhood friend, as were his brothers and sisters. My condolences to the family. John was a wonderful human being who will be missed by all.
March 7, 2014
John was my childhood friend, as were his brothers and sisters. My condolences to the family. John was a wonderful human being who will be missed by all.
PJP
March 7, 2014
My Sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Debi Hancock
March 7, 2014
Sue I am so very sorry for this awful loss.My heart goes out to you and your family. Your in my thoughts and prayers
March 7, 2014
Dear Anne, So Sorry for your Loss. You and your Family are in our Thoughts and Prayers. Your UH GI Nurse and Tech Family.
March 7, 2014
Sue and the Gill family,We have lost a wonderful,caring friend.Johns smile,handshake, laugh and stories will be our memory of him. Sue,you and John were always so kind to have us in your cottage home.We enjoyed so many times together.You are in our prayers .Johnny ,always Irish,rest in peace! Connor and Marilyn Rhoney
Mathew Rhoney
March 6, 2014
Sue and Family,
John was such a great person, always so funny and upbeat. He loved to joke around, go fishing and hang out with my dad and I, especially while we were at the lake. He will be missed greatly!
Lenny & Debbie Carlson
March 6, 2014
Sue, Sending Our Deepest Condolences for the loss of John . John was a great man who would always lend a hand to anybody. He will be greatly missed by us. John would stop bye every time you were at your lake house to check in and say Hi . Sending our thoughts & Prayers are with you - if you need anything please don't hesitate we are here for you . Love Ya Lenny & Debbie Carlson
Annmarie, Bob, Kyle and Madison Schneider
March 6, 2014
Sue, and Gill Family, We are so sad to hear about the passing of John. It is hard to find the right words to help bring you comfort, but just know that we are thinking about you, and we will miss him dearly. The kids were very fond of Johnny too. The lake will not be the same without him. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call us. Kyle will be sure to get a goal for Johnny! He always loved when you guys would come to the rink to see him play! He was a very special man! God Bless.
Gail Boutiette
March 6, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Praying for everyone and please accept our condolences to you all.
Gail Schultzberg Boutiette
Timothy & Michael Landini
Joe Tarkey
March 6, 2014
Sue,Tim,John,
I have known John, for some time now and to put all the good things John has done in his life, would fill this space many times over. As time goes on, I know I will think of John that way. He will be so missed. To you Sue, Tim and John I like to experss my sincere condolences and also to your entire family. P.S. if I have mispelled anything in the above text...Just remember that John was the spelling bee Champ
Joe Tarkey and Family
March 6, 2014
Anne and all the Gills,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers...
Kathy Richardson Crosby, New York
Lisa Cosentino
March 6, 2014
Sue, so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a big part of the my family (Viccarone) growing up and such a wonderful friend to John. He will be missed. My condolences to you and his family.
March 6, 2014
JG, you are still alive in my heart and mind, you will never be forgotten. To the family please accept my condolences. Your brother who loves you -BK
March 6, 2014
May The Lord be your anchor now and always. My love to Sue, John, Tim, Joe, Mary, Anne, Priscilla. Love Uncle John
Steve & Debbie Darling
March 6, 2014
Sue, Just so saddened by the news of John's passing. Words alone can not express how much John meant to all of us. We really appreciate all he did for Lois and I know how much she loves the both of you. John meant something different to each member of our family.I can tell you Tara, Frank and Mike just thought the world of John and always looked forward to seeing him. That was always something they looked forward to at the lake was a John Gill story or a John Gill fishing expedition. Deb & I have so many memories of our time spent with you and John as well. Great times, great friends. We will never forget John's kindness and his one of a kind personality.
We Love ya Jonny Gill
Steve Deb, Mike, Tara, Frank, And Lois
BILL&PEGGY MALUMPHY
March 6, 2014
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN'S PASSING. JOHN WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY TO OUR FAMILY
BILL&PEGGY MALUMPHY
March 6, 2014
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF JOHN
March 6, 2014
Sue, We were so saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. John was such a friendly and helpful person. He will truly be missed. Vic and Shawn from the lake.
March 6, 2014
Sue, our deepest sympathy for your loss, Johnny was a good guy who always had a smile and was willing to lend a hand when he came to your building at the CMSD.
Will always remember whan he took Carol and I for a ride on his new pontoon boat up at the LAKE.
Glen and Carol
March 6, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the Gill family. Karla, Amanda and Jonathan Marciniak
Sandy Walrath
March 6, 2014
My deepest condolences for this loss. John was a great asset in the wrestling world at St. Patrick's WP. Whenever I saw him at a CMSD school he always asked about my son Mark.
March 5, 2014
Sue, our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything for you. Your lake neighbors, Drew and Traci.
March 5, 2014
Sue, we were devistated to hear John passed away. Our sincere condolences and prayers to you and the rest of the family. - Vicky and Tom, Jared and Chase
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