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Peter Gilroy Obituary
Born in Carbondale, June 7, 1943, son of the late Gerald and Marion Farrell Gilroy, he was a graduate of Archbald High School class of 1961 and Lackawanna College. He served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 109th Infantry Regiment. He was a member of the Archbald Notre Dame Club and a lifelong member of Christ the King (formerly St. Thomas Aquinas) Parish.
A lifelong resident of Archbald, he grew up working in the family grocery business, Gilroy's Market, before taking over in 1974 until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends and family at Newton Lake. He had a passion for singing, especially Irish tunes, and enjoyed times at the old fashioned sing-a-longs at the Crystal Lake Hotel.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael and wife, Monica, Ashburn, Va.; and Kevin and wife, Lisa, Boothwyn; a daughter, Maureen Mills and husband, Ron, Archbald; ten grandchildren, Benjamin, Isabelle, Joseph, Thomas and Gwendolyn Gilroy; Declan and Gianna Gilroy; Logan, Colin and Molly Mills; three brothers, Gerald and wife, Cindy, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; William and wife, Ginna, Archbald; and Hubert and wife, Mary, Carlisle; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Marion; and two brothers, Michael and James.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Remick and the Hospice of the Sacred Heart staff, especially Missy Smith, Jeanne Sembrat and Kathryn Nielson for their dedicated compassion and outstanding care.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Harrison Funeral Home, 374 Main St., Archbald, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. Interment, St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Gilroy
Mary Ann Furman(Hughes)
May 20, 2018
Dear Jane and Family,I just heard of Peter's passing.I bought a lot of groceries at Gilroy's Market over the years.We rode to the hospital together when we were working.I just lost my Mother Eleanor, she was at S.H. Hospice in Dunmore and they were wonderful.Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May 9, 2018
Hubert:
my prayers and thoughts to you and your family. angelo grasso, '72
Frank Cianci
May 7, 2018
Rest In Peace my friend.
Kathleen Cicilioni
May 7, 2018
Janie and family,
Our condolences for the passing of Pete. He was always smiling and had something nice to say when you were in his company..please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Xo
Phil Stauskas
May 6, 2018
Hubert,
My wife and I are sorry to read about the passing of your brother. Our condolences to you and your family.
Phil & Joan Stauskas
Fort Worth, TX
Cathy Gallagher
May 6, 2018
Dear Janie & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Benjamin Gilroy
May 6, 2018
Peter Gilroy was a kind and noble man. He was a father,a son,a grandson,a husband,a brother,a grandfather,a jokester,and a person that would make your world look up even if you were staring down. When hope was all lost and everything was sad he will always cheer you up and that is not a lie.
Mary Ellen Grimes
May 6, 2018
sorry for your loss, he was a good friend of my brother, Ned, and will be misses
Marion Cosgrove
May 6, 2018
Dear family, so sorry for your loss. Peter was a wonderful person! he will be missed.
Diane Conlon-Calhoun
May 6, 2018
Sending my condolences to you and your family. May God help you find peace and comfort at this time.
Tom and Melissa McGinn
May 6, 2018
Mike and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May his memories be a source of inspiration and comfort to you all during this difficult time. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. We love you very much and our warmest thoughts are being sent to your mom.
Marie Lewandoski Patrick
May 6, 2018
Jane - you may not remember me but we were married on the same day at St. Pat's and shared the cost of church flowers. I often thought of you and was saddened to hear of Peter's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Kay Padden
May 6, 2018
We will always remember Peter for his humor and wonderful storytelling.
Ellen Kay and Tom
isabelle gilroy
May 6, 2018
I always loved saying hi to grandpa all the time. You rule grandpa
Ceil Yarema
May 6, 2018
Peter was a wonderful cousin. Always smiling & a true Irishman! He loved his Irish heritage & his family. He loved the "Gilroy" parties so they could all discuss politics. We will miss him. Love. Ceil & John
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