John C. "Jack" Gill
...U.S. Navy Submariner; Verizon retiree: 68
HAMPSTEAD, NH - John C. "Jack" Gill, 68, a Vietnam era veteran and retiree of Verizon, died Friday morning, April 20, at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, after being striken at his home Saturday afternoon. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Audrey (Kliska) Gill, with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage last September.
He was born and raised in Lawrence, MA, son of the late John C. and Marguerite Gill. Upon graduation from Central Catholic High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Submariners Corps. He qualified and received his dolphins aboard the USS Diablo. He also served on the USS Agler, and the USS Dogfish, and was honorably discharged as an EM3 SS. He was a member of Sub Veterans club Thresher Base, Portsmouth, NH, the Groton, CT, sub veterans club and National USSVI
He began his 43 year career with New England Telephone and Telegraph and stayed with the company as it changed to Verizon. He retired in 2007 as a rated line and cableman, and Contract Work Inspector. Jack was a member of IBEW Union Local 2321.
He enjoyed travelling and they had just returned from wintering in North Myrtle Beach last week where he was a member of the Grand Strand, Palmetto Route Train Club. Jack devoted his life to his family, and was a constant companion to the many pets he had over the years.
He is survived by his wife Audrey, his sons, Sean of Durham, NH, and Jay and his wife Kristen of Medford, MA, and several cousins.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated April 25, in St. Joseph's Church, Salem, NH, followed by graveside services with Navy Honors, at Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen, MA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or visit http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/jackgill