James C. Gill of Port Jervis, N.Y., was called home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Valley View Center in Goshen, N.Y. He was 90.
Son of Richard and Ethel Lewis Gill, he was born on April 28, 1929, in Port Jervis.
Jim retired as an expert auto mechanic from Ed Smith Chevrolet in Port Jervis after many years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of the Milford Bible Church in Milford, Pa.
Jim was a 74-year member, Past Captain and Past Lieutenant of the Howard Wheat Engine Co, #4, Port Jervis, Fire Department. He was a former Grand Marshall of the Port Jervis Fireman’s Parade. James C. Gill Day was proclaimed by the County of Orange and The City of Port Jervis, in Jim’s honor.
Jim married Ethel Dewey, who survives at home. He is also survived by his two daughters, Donna Mitchell and her husband, Gene, of Matamoras, Pa., Deborah Gill of North Wales, Pa.; his brother, Robert Gill of Dumont, N.J.; his brother-in-law, Robert Dewey of Chicago; his beloved grandchildren, Gene, Jenna, Kyle and his fiancé, Shelby; several nieces and nephews.
Jim was pre-deceased by his brothers, Harry, Richard and Roy Gill; and sisters, Betty Addy, Beatrice Litts, Ione Howell and Doris Hall.
He had a sincere love for his God, family and community. Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be so sorely missed.
Due to the health crisis, with love and respect to Jim’s family and friends funeral services will be private. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, N.Y.
The Gill family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Valley View, Echo and Homestead Units, for their professional and compassionate care given to Jim. Staff, please stay safe and well!
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis Fire Department, PO Box 1002, Port Jervis, NY 12771.
A celebration of Jim's life will be planned in the near future. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. For information, or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.