Obituary of Richard J Gillen

LITTLE FALLS – Richard J. Gillen, 78 of Fords Bush Road, Little Falls passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Little Falls Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on January 4, 1937 in St. Johnsville, NY the son of the late Jack and Mildred (Smith) Gillen. He was educated in local rural schools. On August 24, 1997 he was united in marriage to the former Anna L. Fresco in the Town of Little Falls. Mr. Gillen was employed for many years as a sheet rock installer for the International Association of Carpenters Union, Local 227, Syracuse, NY with his last project being the renovation of Benton Hall Academy, Little Falls. He is survived by his wife; Anna, his sons; Richard J. Gillen and his wife Barbara, St. Johnsville and Jack Gillen, Schuyler, his daughters; Charmaine Smith, Canajoharie, Kim Rose and her husband Ricky, Newberry, FL, Catherine Gillen, Newville and Lisa Gillen (Brett Jones), Little Falls, his brother; Frederick Gillen, Boston, MA, his sisters; Elizabeth Stewart, Florida and Bernadine Lawrence, Little Falls, his grandchildren; Brandon Miller, Cain Bowman, Gwen Bowman, Ashley Pellepier, Amy Cook, Kelley Rose, Matthew, Joseph, Ronald, William, Patrick and Randy Smith, Diana Smith, George and Rebecca Jones, great grandchildren; Ethan Pellepier and Wyatt Cook, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers; Edward, Sidney and Nelson Gillen and his sister; Mildred Randazzo. Funeral services will be held will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann Street, Little Falls, NY. There are no calling hours.