Avon: January 6, 2017, at age 81 years, surrounded by loved ones. Predeceased by his parents Francis & Dorothy Gillen and his twin brother Mike Gillen Sr. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary J. Gillen and children; Tom (Barb) Gillen, Kathy (Lenny) Palmer, Mary (Mark) Emmighausen, Patti Wilson, and Joe Gillen. 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Robert (Leeann) Gillen, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pat worked at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Geneseo, NY from 1959-1981 and retired as a Road Patrol Sergeant.
Pat’s Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 11th, at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 198 North Street, Caledonia, NY 14423. Interment will take place privately at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Columba Catholic Church at the address above. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:
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Mary,
You and Pat treated both myself and my father (Chuck Tenny) like family.
I cannot thank you enough for the kindness shown to me while I lived at Lake Glen. My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Monica Converse
Mary and family my condolences. pat broke me in and l will always remember the hours we spent together on the road and the many calls we covered. also the coffee and good food at your house. say hi to the family for me, it’s been a while.
It seems that yesterday we talked in Rochester. So sorry for your loss Mary and Family. I will always remember your Baby Joe.
Mary and family I am so sorry for your loss, Pat was a great guy. Your family is and will be in my thoughts and prayers
IF YOU ARE AND WORKED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT BACK IN THE SIXTIES,SEVENTIES,AND EIGHTYS YOU COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER ROAD PATROL SERGEANT TO GUIDE US YOUNG DEPUTIES…GREAT LEADERSHIP AND GOOD FRIEND…RIP SARGE..YOU WILL BE MISSED..OUR BEST FOR MARY AND FAMILY..CLARK AND JANE YOUNG