Obituaries
Bernard “Skip” Gillespie, 69
Bernard “Skip” Gillespie, 69, of Nottingham, PA died on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Manor Care, Lancaster, after a long and difficult illness. He was born in Upland PA, son of the late Edward Gillespie and Isabelle Sorgini. He was the husband of Joanne H. Gillespie for forty years. Joanne recently died on November 13th of this year.
Skip was a retired teacher of Industrial Arts at Upper Darby High School. He previously worked as a manager for Nilon and Kiss food services and was a realtor for Beiler and Campbell in Oxford.
Skip was a graduate of Eddystone High School 1957, and New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in Industrial Arts from West Chester University. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
He was a former football coach at Upper Darby High school and was a member of the Delaware County High school Football Coaches Association. He played Varsity football for Eddystone High School and New Mexico Highlands University. He also played with the Marcus Hook AA and Tinicum AA Football Associations and the Ridley Township Knights Football Club.
He is survived by his son, Thomas R. Gillespie, of Nottingham PA; his daughter, Bridget, wife of Eric Bieber; and grandsons: Christopher and Adam, of Lancaster PA; two brothers Jack Cregan, of NJ and Ed Gillespie of Maryland. He had numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Chick Cregan. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc. 717-393-9661. To send a condolence please visit: www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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You will be missed frater. Although I never had the opportunity to meet you I do know you’re my brother and you were a great man. You’re in a better place now. See you soon.
Bernie was a great friend and fraternity brother. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Einhaus
Iota Chi Chapter
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Bernie was a fraternity brother of mine at New Mexico Highlands and a good friend. I am saddened by his loss and hold dear many fond memories. He was an ever pleasant and inspiring person who was looked up to and respected by his numerous fraternity brothers. My wife, Mary, and I both send our condolences and join you in mourning the loss of this great friend.
Mary & Terry Smith
Victoria, TX