James T. Gillespie, age 33, of Waukegan born to Thomas and Ellen Gillespie on January 26, 1985. James was a 2003 graduate of Waukegan High School. James is survived by his devoted fiancé, Susana Perez; mother Ellen Gillespie; sister Colleen (Andrew) Westerman; nephews Will and Sam Westerman and many special cousins, aunts, uncles, friends - and especially his two feline companions Tyler and Domino. Preceded in death by his father Thomas W. Gillespie and grandparents Marcy and Herb Gillespie and Cal and Cele Cannon.
James was a server for various restaurants in Chicago and Highland Park. He was a creative cook, talented artist, a well-rounded athlete and avid sports fan. He was always checking to see when the next Cubs game would begin. James was a member at St. Dismas Parish in Waukegan.
Special thanks to the supportive care James received from Vista Health, most notably Amber Servatius.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 4-8 PM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee. Interment will take place at 10 AM on Wednesday at Ascension Catholic Cemetery Chapel, 1920 Buckley Rd, Libertyville.
For Funeral Info: 847-336-0127 or Marshfuneralhome.com
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