Robert F. “Bob” Gillis of Winthrop passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was 59 years old. Born in Winthrop, he was the cherished son of the late Robert M. Gillis and Irene M. (Trainor) DiGiovanni.
Bob loved researching history. He had researched and published articles detailing the history and development of the Town of Winthrop and the Winthrop Lodge of Elks. No matter the subject, whether it was family genealogy, a fraternal organization or anything with historical significance, Bob enjoyed researching the history and presenting the information. For many years, Bob was the concierge at the Seal Harbor Condominiums in Winthrop. Bob was a Life Member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078.
Bob was the devoted father of Victoria A. Gillis of Revere. He was the dear brother of Owen Gillis and Jimmy Gillis and his wife Doreen of Winthrop, Ginny Gillis and her companion Tom Soucy of Chelmsford, John Gillis and his wife Mary, Kathy Gillis-Magee and her husband Justin and Mary Gillis and her companion Bobby McCarthy all of Winthrop and Kelly Gentzler and her husband Scott of Revere. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Bob’s funeral service will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop on Monday, January 23, at 11AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, January 22, from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made payable to the American Legion-Post 146, (memo for Military Care Support) C/O Richard Honan 92 Johnson Ave. Winthrop, MA. 02152.