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Eli McGill Obituary
Worcester - Eli M. "Chip" McGill, 42, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, after being stricken ill at work.
Chip is survived by his parents, Mark and Linda (Armenti) McGill; his fiancé, Lisa Brooks; his four children, Eli Jr., Robert, Brandy Rose, and Mindy Mae; his two step children, C.J., and Crystal; two grandchildren, Jozlyn and Ava; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Chip grew up in Worcester and graduated from Burncoat Senior High School. He played Little League at Tris Speaker Little League and hit the first homerun on the newly refurbished Tris Speaker field, a feat remembered fondly.
His affinity for the outdoors served him well at his job as a landscaper with Paul Banks Landscaping, where he worked for many years. He loved working outside, tinkering with cars, and was always willing to help in any way he could. He will be remembered as having a positive outlook on life and being a loving family man.
Calling Hours will be on Friday, July 31, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. A Prayer Service will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning, in the funeral home, followed by a procession to Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.
Social Distancing and the use of face masks that cover the nose and mouth will be part of the protocol at all services.
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Derrick Handy
November 8, 2025
Eli was a great person and Freind .I definitely remember him playing baseball at Lincoln Street School. As one other person said here he was awesome at that I remmber him hitting the ball far beyond where anyone could . Was amazing never saw anything like it . Walked home with him many times even from Burncoat in Teen years various activities . He ended up working with me later on into adult years for a bit . Just an all around great guy so sorry for your loss I hope his family is doing well. Eli you are missed greatly Thanks for the good Memories Buddy your legacy lives on in all of us..Derrick
Mindy May
January 6, 2024
Dad I love you I miss you I hope you know i finally got to visit you I have been taking care of the family the best I can don´t worry as your oldest daughter.
Brandyrose Logan
November 25, 2020
I will forever miss my father, he was an awesome man no matter what, i wish i could've seen him more
GARY WALES
August 11, 2020
I didn't know Eli, however I believe he was a great guy. God bless Eli and his entire family and friends.
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Robert Antonelli Jr
August 5, 2020
The City of Worcester DPW & Parks, Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division sends our deepest sympathy to the McGill family on the loss of Chip. May you always remember the good times.
Peter Pats
August 5, 2020
Mark and Linda:very sorry for your tragic loss.No words can ease the pain.God bless.
Sean Markley
August 1, 2020
I went to Jr. High with Chip, same home room. Later we worked together at Jim Foster & Co. Eli was a hard worker, reliable, a family man and always willing to lend a hand.
Rest Easy Friend
Lynne monfreda
July 31, 2020
Chip. You will never be forgotten. You were a kind and generous man. Always an ole soul. Much love Aunt Lynne and Uncle Tom
Yes I was little but looking at this picture Eli my dad was laughing at me because I was trying to get out of the Play pen. lol I was using my toy to stand on hahaha I love my dad I always will
Mindy
July 31, 2020
Mindy may
July 31, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful dad. I will love you and miss you always & forever. dad love you forever love min min
Michael Gagnon
July 30, 2020
Broke my heart to hear of his passing I grew up houses away from each other shoveled many driveways in the winter with him he was a hard worker with a big heart we use to throw the ball to each other in his yard and play Nintendo in his basement he was a good friend and person.
Micah Yanis
July 30, 2020
Rest well bro. Prayers for your family, children, & grandchildren.
LISA Brooks
July 30, 2020
LISA Brooks
July 30, 2020
LISA Brooks
July 30, 2020
Babyvs, I'm so devestated, I love you with all my heart an soul always an forever you will be with me . You were the greatest love,best friend, Dad in this world . We were all blessed to have you in our lives.you will always be in our hearts forever.
Laura Salce
July 30, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I have many fond memories of growing up and playing with you and all of our McGill cousins. You are deeply missed and will be remembered always! RIP Chip!
Judy Thompson
July 30, 2020
Linda and Mark and Family,
My heart aches for you reading of your loss of Chip. I will always remember his bright smile running around at the ballfields when my kids played there. Hold onto the memories.
Jason Lombardi
July 29, 2020
Rip my friend from the Lombardi family you will be missed but never forgettin.
Denis Haley
July 29, 2020
Mark and Linda:
Deepest condolences from The Junior Eastern Regional Softball Staff and Umpires.
Our Prayers are with all of you at this time.
Denis, Jos, and all our group.
Tony Kapulka Sr
July 29, 2020
Mark very Sorry to read about the loss of you son I know first hand how hard this can by Tony Kapulka Tom Ash Little League Pres. and Umpire
Iris Brooks
July 29, 2020
Ely you were like another son to me. you will always be in our hearts. You will be missed may you fly high with the angels you earned your wings rest easy my friend till we see you again someday iris brooks and family
Anthony Petrone & Joe DiMaggio Little League coaches.
July 29, 2020
To the McGill family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May our Lord comfort you all during these difficult times and may your memories be filled with happiness and love as we know through our faith in Jesus we all will be together one day. May Chip Rest In Peace.
Christina Logan
July 29, 2020
We will for ever miss our daddy
Jim Olson
July 29, 2020
Linda and Mark, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear your son Eli passed away. My condolences to each one of you. May he Rest In Peace.
Jim Olson
Gretchen and Jim Haibon
July 29, 2020
Linda and Mark, we am so very sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you find some comfort in the love and support of family and friends.
Gail Hamm
July 29, 2020
I have many fond memories of Eli; how sad that he died so young. He was a star student in the horticulture program at Burncoat High School. Eli was always smiling and eager to take on projects. My condolences to his family. Gail Hamm (former horticulture teacher at Burncoat H.S.)
Tim Dunn
July 29, 2020
Rest in Peace Chip! Went to school at Burncoat with Eli. And as a kid played at Tris Speaker with him. I’m also 42 . Every Time I have heard the song Centerfield by I think J Fohgarty for the past 32 years I thought of Chip. I’m not exaggerating. He was a baseball icon in my mind even though my baseball memory of him was far before we went to Burncoat. Mr and Mrs McGill were then President and Umpire (I think I’m thinking of the year if I’m right that Linda became President).
I’m very sorry for your whole Families loss. To his Kids I believe your Dad will always be watching over you from Heaven. He was a cool dude.
May God Allow Chip to send you all signs from above.
Rest In Peace Eli-
Tim Dunn Worcester Ma
Michelle Hashem
July 28, 2020
Linda & Mark so very sorry for your losstreasure the memories
Al & Nikelle Brooks
July 28, 2020
Rest easy Eli. You will be missed but never forgotten!
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