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Robert William Gillis

Posted 2021-12-31 by mhenderson
Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 30, 2021 -
Phoenix, Arizona -

Robert William Gillis, formerly of Peoria, passed away quietly in his
sleep on December 23rd, 2021. He was born in Sommerville, MA on December
27, 1931 to John and Lillian Barker Gillis. He met the love of his life,
Virginia Thomas, after graduating high school and they were later
married on September 22nd, 1956.

Robert did a brief stint in the Army during the Korean War. He later
attended Boston University and got a degree in business administration.

Robert was preceded in passing by his wife of 64 years and is survived
by his children Glenn and Laura as well as daughter-in-law Tina. He also
has four grandchildren Robert, Ryan, Justin and Josh. Robert was the
rock of the family and will be sorely missed by all that knew him.






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