Robert E. Gignilliat Jr.
1960 – 2024
CHICOPEE – Robert E. “Bob” Gignilliat Jr. 64, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He passed into Eternal Life at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a valiant battle with cancer surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Worcester on Sunday, July 24, 1960, a beloved son of the late Robert E. Gignilliat Sr. and Barbara Ann (Smith) Gignilliat Morris. He was raised in Worcester and later lived in Hardwick before moving to Chicopee in 2005. He was a Born Again Christian and while living in Worcester, he helped build the First Assembly of God on Lincoln Street. During his leisure time, Bob enjoyed his gym workouts at Planet Fitness in Chicopee. He also especially enjoyed walking his neighborhood and walking along the beach and joy riding in his prize Z24 BMW with the top down. Robert excelled at work and said each day how much he enjoyed his job and was especially proud to be a sales manager for the past 10 years for Advanced Basement Waterproofing. He leaves his loving wife and best friend, Ry Roun; his six devoted children, Amanda Provencher of Millbury, Anjelica Gignilliat of Sutton, Aubree Gignilliat of Oxford, Jasmine Gignilliat of Chicopee, and Michael Paulin and Christopher Paulin, both of Chicopee; his five cherished grandchildren whom he adored, Allison Provencher, Myah Provencher, Aaron Perron, Brian Grenach, and Amelia Grenach; and his many dear brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins many friends and extended family members. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his dear sister, Sharon Gignilliat. There are no services planned at this time. St. Pierre – Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 is assisting his family. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. For more details and to leave his family condolence messages, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com