I know you’d be here if you could, you tried so hard to live.
You struggled to rise every day, gave all you had to give.
If love alone could save you, you’d still be here with me.
If love alone could bring you back, how lovely life would be!

Greg

Pat, not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you with all my heart. I love you now and always, I pray that we will be united once again in heaven as Jesus has promised to all that believe in him...
John 3:16. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Your devoted husband, Greg

Death is not the end but a new beginning on the other side!

Patrica, it has been 3 years now since you crossed over to the other side of the veil and it seems like yesterday. I love you more than ever. My love for you only grows stronger every day. You are the woman I always dreamed of having in my life.  You were not only my wife but also my best friend and closest confidant. You were the one person that believed in me and inspired me to reach for my dreams. You pushed me to go back to school and supported me through all of my degrees. You always found a way to make it not just about me but about us. I could not have done it without you.
I know for me there will never be another person like you in my life. You are one of Gods gifts to the world. I feel so blessed to have shared half of my life with you. I thank God each and every day for allowing us to have the time we shared on this earth. We were always there for each other. It was an amazing ride on this earthly plane. I miss watching you dance and the joy it brought you. It always put a smile on my face. I miss your laughter, your hugs and most of all your kisses. I look for you each night in my dreams and wake with a smile on my face when I find you there with me.  I will be waiting for you when I take my last breath for you to bring me home. I love you so much and can't wait to be in your arms once more. You are my true love my soul mate and twin flame, rest in peace my love!

I’m so sad to hear about this!
Patricia Gilliam was a sweet woman.
Her son Choi-Choo had been a best friend of mine since we were 11 years old.
Well after he died ….in 1989 me, my ex wife and my son ran into her at the Jewel on Broadway.
She noticed me and asked if it was me and I immediately said how are you Miss Gilliam.
I told her I missed him very much and she gave me a hug and said me too!
This is very sad to hear……I am sending my condolences unfortunately latervthen O would have liked.

Your beloved son Choo-Choo in the white jacket, before his passing.
It is hard to believe it has now been two years since you're passing.
I know that you have been reunited with him in heaven. It brings me joy to think of you both sharing heaven together.

I think of you ever day and know that in spirit. You are always by my side watching over me and guiding me in the right direction. My love for you has only grown stronger, with every passing day. I long for your laughter, gentle touch and warm embrace.

I thank God each night for the time we shared together on this earth.
I know that one day we will also be reunited in heaven. Where I can spend eternity with my true love my twin flame my soul mate.

I send you a million hugs and a million kisses across the veil, I will forever hold your hand in my heart.

You're loving and devoted husband, friend and partner.

Greg

I was best friends growing up with Patricias's so Choo Choo...who also passed.  Being a father of two now....I admire what a  great job Pat did as a single mother.  Knowing now how hard it is to raise kids she was a remarkable strong woman.  Funny the memories we keep with us....having a sleep over with Choo Choo in thier apt on Sheridan, Pat making the Kool Aid and Chilli (with sugar in it!:))
I still remember their old phone number 312-549-4512!!:) LOL 40 years ago
Choo Choo was like a brother to me....RIP to both
David Eglit
evd66@yahoo.com

It is hard for me to believe that a year has come and gone since you passed on to the other side. My love for you has only grown stronger, I long for your touch and to hear your laughter. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you and your sweet kisses. I anxiously await the day when we will be together again and walk hand in hand as we did in this life.
All my love to you always, your devoted husband, Greg

Patricia was my wife for twenty-seven years. She was a wonderful person, that always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She was not only my best friend, and partner in life. She was my soulmate, the kind that most people search for  all of their lives and never find. I consider myself one of the luckiest men in the world. To have traveled on over twenty-two international cruises with her. As far away as Australia, Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Mexico  and the Caribbean Islands. She was always admired and adored by other travelers. She dressed impeccably and carried herself with pose and grace. She was a humble kind and caring person, which attracted many to befriend her.
I will miss her until I take my last breath, after that we will be together again,  cruising & sailing through out eternity!
With all my love your husband.
Greg

OBITUARY

Patricia Diana Gilliam

April 21, 1947 – May 24, 2021

Malec & Sons Funeral Home

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