| Date of Birth | April 1, 1952 |
| Passed Away | March 1, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | March 7, 2011 |
| Service Time | 1:30 PM |
| Service Location | Union Chapel of the Bath VA |
| Interment Location | Bath National Cemetery |
STEVEN A. GILLESPIE, SR.
HORNELL-Steven A. Gillespie, Sr., 58, entered into rest suddenly Tuesday morning (March 1, 2011) at his home on Pine Street.
Born in Binghamton on April 1, 1952 he was a son of the late Jack and Beatrice Bloom Gillespie. In 1974 he was married in Hornell to the former Sharon McDaniels, who survives.
A resident of Hornell since 1973, Steve proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970 until his honorable discharge as a Lance Corporal in 1972.
He was employed as auto body technician at Lamac’s Pro Wrench Tire & Auto in Hornell.
His family includes his wife of 37 years, Sharon; his three children, Tina Gillespie of Hornell, Steven Gillespie, Jr. of Las Vegas and Joseph Gillespie of Hornell; his five grandchildren. Ashley Baltimore, Brittany Baltimore, Jordan Chambliss, Phoebe Gillespie and Gisselle Hernandez; his brother, Jack Gillespie, Jr. (Linda Schaffer) of Binghamton; his sister, Ann Marie Bronstein of South Carolina; also his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister, Sheryl Potter and his niece, Jackie Raye Gillespie.
Calling hours are from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Union Chapel of the Bath V.A. Center, where a funeral service will take place following calling hours at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with Pastor Tyrone Hall officiating. Committal services and interment, with military honors, will follow at the Bath National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., an exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 285 Main St., Hornell.
i loved you like a brother, you were always there for me. I’ll never forget that. I’ll miss our “date” nights of watching touched by an Angel (you said I have the tv you bring the tissues) I’ll miss you everyday more and more. Love you so much Steve…
youll be missed steve hooah
Steve you were a Great employee and a Great friend! May you RIP Keymosabie!!
RIP Steve you will be missed.
Tina,Joe,SteveJr& Sharon, So Sorry for your loss, We have all lost a great guy.
That was a beautiful service, a full day of respect for your father. He would have done anything for his family. Joe you did a wonderful job with what you expressed.
It’s been a year and 4mo since u been gone an i still miss you sooo much i hope you know how much i love u.. never a day goes by that i dont think of your words or look at you picture.. so many thoughts in my head day by day.. “You know im strong and i never cry but when i think about u, i get something in my eye, i just want one more hug, if i lay down the prayer rug, will u be there i just want to hear your voice why dont i have a choice.” i miss u.