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Michael J. Gilleran Obituary

Michael “Mike” Joseph Gilleran, 89, of Greensboro, NC passed away on Monday April 22, 2024.


Born on March 13, 1935 to John and Margaret (Moore) Gilleran in Bronxville, NY, he graduated


from Dean College and served in the United States Army. He was a long-time resident of Yorktown


Heights, NY before moving to Greenville, NY and then Greensboro, NC in 2022.


Mike was the owner of Gilleran Equipment Co. in Yorktown Heights for many years. He


was incredibly hard working and talented, especially when operating his machines which was


his life passion. Even in the Memory Care facility, he told everyone “He had to go to work”. Playing


many musical instruments, the piano and guitar were his favorites. His musical talent was


enjoyed by his family and those who had the opportunity to hear him play throughout the years.


Mike is survived by his four children, Kimberly (Pat) Snyder, Tracey Nicol, Julie (Matt) Hawley


and John (Chandi) Gilleran all from North Carolina; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren;


sister Catherine Dale of Danbury, CT. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brother James, and


wives Georgia Gilleran and Barbara Frisbee-Gilleran.


A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 4, at Greenville Cemetery in


Greenville, NY. Condolence page is available at ajcunninghamfh.com.

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Michael “Mike” Joseph Gilleran, 89, of Greensboro, NC passed away on Monday April 22, 2024.


Born on March 13, 1935 to John and Margaret (Moore) Gilleran in Bronxville, NY, he graduated


from Dean College and served in the United States Army. He was a long-time resident of Yorktown


Heights, NY bef

Events

Graveside Service

Saturday, May 4, 2024

1:00 pm

Greenville Cemetery

State Route 32 Greenville, NY 12083

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