Allen C. Gillespie, Jr.
August 22, 1946 - January 17, 2022
Obituary
Allen Cleaver Gillespie, Jr. passed away at his home in Havre de Grace on Monday, January 17. He was 75.
Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of the late Allen C. and Irene (Kelly) Gillespie, Sr.
Allen was a 1964 graduate of Havre de Grace High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wilkes University in 1968. Mr. Gillespie retired from the Federal Government in 2008 where he worked for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. He was a member of the Havre de Grace United Methodist Church since childhood and had previously been on their finance committee. While his children were growing up, Allen was active in both the Havre de Grace and Perryville Parks and Rec. programs as a coach. He enjoyed watching local sports and playing golf and softball.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vicki M. (Weaver) Gillespie; children, Craig A. Gillespie and wife Beth of Severna Park and Kristin E. (Gillespie) Visser and husband Brandon of Elkton and his three grandchildren, Sam and Maggie Gillespie and Kylee Visser.
A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Sunday, January 23 from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
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Visitation
Sun Jan 23, 2022 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Allen C. Gillespie, Jr.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
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Diane Gensamer
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Chip was always soft spoken and kind. Had a great smile! I’m glad he was a part of the family!!! Much love, “Aunt” Diane
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David Walczak
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I worked with Chip at HCFA/CMS for many years. He was one of the good guys. I was sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family. - Dave Walczak
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August Nemec
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Chip was an amazing guy. He was a great mentor and friend from CMS who would always help and who was willing to share his knowledge and guidance. I hope that his family can remember all of the great times they had with him and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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preston prothro
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I was blessed enough to work with Allen “Chip” Gillespie and have him as my mentor. I got a chance to see what a great man he was. I will miss him dearly and wanted to extend my sympathies to you and the family Preston Prothro
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Patricia Snyder
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I will always remember my dear friend as a devoted husband, father, and son (yes, I knew Chip that long). He loved his hometown of Havre De Grace…and anytime I’d meet someone from the town, I’d ask if they knew Chip. It often happened they did because Chip was well known for his athletic abilities. He was the only person I knew who could place his palm flat to the ground—-and he loved to show you too. We worked together for over 20 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better friend, mentor, and work mate…he will always be a legend to me.