Obituary of Robert Gillis

Robert Gillis, age 66, of Villas passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Cape Regional Medical Center. Bob was born in Camden, NJ; but has been a Cape May area resident most of his life. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Bob was a retired Para-transit Driver for Cape May County for the past 15 years. Previously he worked at the Lobster House as a cook for 12 years. Bob was a life member of the Villas VFW Post 5343, the DAV Chapter 44 in Del Haven, and a member of the US Military Vets Motorcycle Club for 10 years. He is survived by his wife Judy; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Edgar (Marion) Raff, Jr.; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sharon (Keen) Palmer; and his mother-in-law June Raff. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and close friends; including his special friends: Debbie & John, Diane & Kevin, and Denise. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204; where friends and relatives will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, 127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. The family suggests donations in Bob's memory to the Villas VFW Post # 5343, Delaware Parkway, Villas, NJ 08251. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.