James J. Gillis
Of Buffalo Grove

James J. Gillis was born October 6, 1927 in New York, New York to John Thomas and Brigid Josephine (nee Cronin) Gillis. He died May 6, 2008 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.

Mr. Gillis was the innovator in the development of corporate relocation services. He was the President of Amer-Trans Relocation Services in Arlington and served in the Corporate relocation business for over 50 years.

James Gillis is survived by his children Mary Ellen (James) Forde of Park Ridge, James J. Jr. (Cynthia) of Barrington and Karen N. (Jeffrey) Suo of Mundelein; his grandchildren Ashley, Alex, Liam, Bridget, Thomas, Elizabeth Mary and Teresa.

James is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen (nee Murray), whom he married July 5, 1958 in Astoria, New York; his siblings Thomas, William and Peter and by his parents.

Visitation from 3 until 9 PM, Friday May 9, 2008, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Saturday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. Mary Catholic Church 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove for Mass at 10 AM. Burial at St. Mary ChurchCemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Holt International P.O. Box 2880 (1195) City View) Eugene, Oregon 97402.