John Robert Gill, 86, of Punta Gorda, Fla., went peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte. He was born July 12, 1928, to John J and Alice (Jenkins) Gill in Painesville, Ohio. John (Bob) served in the Army from 1948 – 53, most with the Wire Operation Company, 17th Signal Operation Battalion, in Germany where met his bride, Elizabeth. Upon his discharge, John (Bob) worked for Sears in downtown Painesville. Eventually he began employment with Fasson (Avery International) as a Quality Supervisor, employee #006, until his retirement. John kept busy selling real estate as a second job, bowling, gardening, dancing, and helping to raise two children. His greatest joys were his grandchildren, listening to music, and participating in the church choir with St. Gabriel's, and meeting his great-grandson. After the loss of his beloved wife, he moved to Punta Gorda to be closer to grandchildren in 2000. Left to honor, and remember John's love, are his daughters and his treasured son-in-laws, Beverly (Robert) Hirst, Punta Gorda and Deirdre (Drew) Trousdell, Suffolk, VA, beloved grandchildren: John 'JC' Gill, North Port, FL, Mary Alice (Mitchel Rabsatt), St. Petersburg, FL, Bryce Gill, and Justin (Hind) Trousdell, Davis, CA and Brenna Trousdell, and great-grandson, Mitchel 'Trey' Rabsatt; cherished nieces and nephews: Jeanne James, Earl Gill, Lori Caruso, Tami Caruso, Marsha Costanza, Gene (Brenda) Caruso, Bernd Maushard, and Walter Maushard, and many great-nieces and nephews, and cousin, Sister Mary Welch. He was preceded into heaven by his parents, his wife, Elizabeth, his brother Earl (Carmi), his sister Barbara (Eugene), and two nephews, Jimmy Morick and John Gill. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either Alzheimer's Research Organization (alz.org – Tribute) or Tidewell Hospice (http://tidewellhospice.org/hospice/donors/how-can-i-give/) Services will be Friday July 3, 2015 at 9:30 am at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville, family and friends will be recieved from 6-8 pm Thursday July 2, 2015 at the funeral home