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James A. Gillespie

February 28, 1936 - September 11, 2019

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Obituary For James A. Gillespie

February 28, 1936 - September 11, 2019

Gillespie, James A., age 83, surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, formerly of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Margaret Ellen (Schneider) Gillespie; loving father of James C. (Melanie), Mary E. (Steven) Schmitt, Sandra E. (Thomas) Stroyne and Oren J. (Katherine); devoted grandfather of Gregory Gillespie, Abby (Brian) Dunnigan, Maura Maloney, Elyse (Ben) Greenberg, Ellen (Bradley) Jurik, Emily and Elizabeth Schmitt, Kaitlyn (Robert) Colditz, Julie (Andrew) Nixon, Laura and Jennifer Stroyne and Graham Gillespie; great-grandpa of Jack and Evie Dunnigan, Peter Jurik and Eloise Nixon; son of the late James and Rosella Gillespie; brother-in-law of Clement (Judith) Schneider; uncle of Leslie (Steven) Krueger and Scott Schneider. Also survived by many loving and dear friends. Jim graduated from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. He was the owner of Kramer Pharmacy in Mt. Oliver for over 35 years and was a longtime, faithful member of St. Gabriel Parish. Jim was a generous man. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Clair Hospital Foundation, 1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or Gallagher Hospice, 1370 Washington Pike, Suite 401 B, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Our profound condolences to each of the extended, wonderful Gillespie family. You are in our prayers as you have lost such a family patriarch. Jim is at peace now, with our Heavenly Father, his ever loving wife Marge, his parents, and with all the angels. This healing thought will sustain us over time. For now, Jim is truly missed, but beautiful memories will dry our tears until we meet again. All of our love, Maria, Carl and David Shoemaker

  • December 11, 2019

    I am sharing in the sadness of your Dadâ??s passing with you, as well as in the celebration of his remarkable life. As one whose heart he touched, I will always remember the warmth of his smile, his big heart and his wonderful sense of humor. Most importantly, he will remind me of the importance of familyâ??He was surrounded by the love and support of you, his amazing family. The joy that your Dad brought to my life and the lives of others will not be forgotten. He made the world a better place. With warm thoughts and prayers, Pam Pucetas

  • December 11, 2019

    Our sympathy in the loss of your dear Dad. He and your Mother were always dear friends - beautiful couple!! I, (also known as Ginny), grew up with your Mother in Overbrook and my brother, Harold, was a good friend with your uncle Clem. We have many wonderful childhood memories! God bless your dear family with peace and comfort.

  • December 11, 2019

    Awe. So sweet of you, such kind words. Thank you. They. Oath are dearly missed. Blessings to you and your family. Mary

  • December 11, 2019

    Jim was a good guy. We will miss him with the golf league

  • December 11, 2019

    (Coach) Mary We are so sorry to hear about your dad. We always looked forward to playing cards with him and your mom in the St. Gabeâ??s card club. They both were wonderful, loving people. We regret we cannot offer our condolences personally because we are out of town. You are in our prayers. God Bless! Jack, Jan and Allie Claherty