Rodney A. Gillis Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 4, 2025, Rodney A. Gillis of Niagara Falls, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Rodney shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Rodney farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his uncle Brian R. Gillis; and his girlfriend Michele Perry. He is survived by: his parents, Gregory G. Gillis and Judith'Judy'M. Gillis (Heller); his son Richard Hetherly; his sister Monica Haun (Michael, Jr.); his niece Matilda Haun; and his aunt Denise Burson (Claude). He is also survived by several cousins and friends.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph's Cemetery (3806 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14301).
In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Niagara County SPCA, http://www.niagaraspca.org.
