Mark J. Gillis Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Mark J. Gillis (Naugatuck, Connecticut). Mark, born on July 3, 1956, passed away on July 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Gillis and Roberta Gillis; his parents-in-law, Joseph and Jean Cali; and his brother-in-law Joseph Cali.
He is survived by: his wife Anne Renee Cali Gillis; his children, James Gillis, Amy Paterno, Christie Forero (David) and Jessica Nadeau (James); his grandchildren, Paolo, Colton, Giada, Anderson, Stella and Willow; his siblings, Scott Gillis (Tina) and Elizabeth Lopez; and his brother-in-law Michael Cali. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (https://pdjf.org), PO Box 910864, Lexington, KY 40591 or to a charity of your choice, in loving memory of Mark Gillis.
