December 30, 1954 – April 3, 2023
Salisbury – Walter J. Gillespie, 68, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, at High Pointe House in Haverhill.
Walter was born on December 30, 1954, to Walter and Madeline (Lang) Gillespie, and grew up in Reading, MA.
He was a graduate of Reading High School and attended Villanova University.
Walter, along with his brother, owned and operated American Claims Service, an insurance adjusting company.
Walter wore many hats: loving son and brother, dedicated father, loyal friend, adoring grandfather, business owner, life of the party, athlete, coach, and countless others.
Through the years, Walter enjoyed watching his children play sports, visiting Crystal Lake, playing hoops with his buddies, reading, talking politics, running, golf, hitting the beach, and spending time with his family most of all.
Walter spoke often about being blessed with such a loving family. He is survived by his son, John Gillespie and his wife Nicole of Andover MA; his daughter, Christine (Gillespie) Ostrosky, and her husband, Mark of Medford, MA; and his former spouse, Gail Gillespie of Newburyport MA.
Also among his survivors are his four brothers, Dennis Gillespie and his wife Wendy of Haverhill; Gerard Gillespie and his wife Denise of Danvers; Robert Gillespie and his wife, Dawn of Newburyport; and Craig Gillespie and his wife Lorna of Methuen. Walter is also survived by his three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Walter was predeceased by his siblings, James Gillespie and Madeline (Gillespie) Polcari.
Services will be held privately amongst family.
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