Art William McGill, 86, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, departed this life for his eternal rest on Thursday July 24, 2014 in Melbourne, FL. Art was born in Eldred, PA to the parents of Arthur D. and Audra L. McGill.

Upon leaving high school, Art served in the United States Navy from April 9, 1945 until his honorable discharge on December 1, 1948, and was awarded the American Area, Good Conduct, Navy Occupation, and World War II Victory Medals. He served as Chairman of the Niagara Falls City Democrat Committee and as a committeeman with Niagara County Democrat Party. He also served as civil service commissioner for Niagara Falls and Niagara County. He was a sixty-five year member of the IBEW Electrical Union 237 and a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association. In 1975, he started Art McGill Electric Inc. in Niagara Falls, NY, a business which continues to be operated by his family. In 1991 he became an electrical inspector for the City of Niagara Falls until retiring in 1994.

Art was a life member of the John J. Welch American Legion Post #381, VFW Post #917, member of the Main Street Business Association, member of the Police and Judges Association, and served as trustee and usher at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, all in Niagara Falls, NY. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #117, VFW Post #1005, member of Our Lady of Grace Church and St. Joseph Church, and a lifetime 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Grace, all in Palm Bay, FL. Art was also a member of the Cruiser Sailor Association, USS Helena Association, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, 40 and 8, and enjoyed traveling to his biennial ships reunion. He also enjoyed his participation on the Honor Flight for WWII veterans.

Art leaves to mourn his loving wife of 18 years, Sandy (Breed) McGill, and was predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Patricia (Ball) McGill. He is survived by nine children, Patricia McGill and Mary (Don) Zewin both of Las Vegas, NV, Chuck (Barbara) McGill of Youngstown, NY, Grace (Rick) Feldhousen of Town of Niagara, NY, Teresa (Jerry) Petre of Ivor, VA, Michael McGill and Margaret (Steve) Pashkutz both of Garden Grove, CA, Elizabeth Browne of Las Vegas, NV, and Roderick (Missy) McGill of Lewiston, NY. Art was predeceased by a son, Art McGill, and a daughter, Julia McGill. He is survived by two step-children David (Joan) Turri of Williamsville, NY and Shawn (Robyn) Turri of Tonawanda, NY. He is survived by 53 grandchildren and was predeceased by one grandson, Joseph. He is also survived by 36 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Margaret (late Loyal) Stoyell of Melbourne, FL, Jeanne (Marlin) Haag of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Celestine (late Sam) Chirumblo of Melbourne, FL, Thomas (Joan) McGill of Merritt Island, FL, John (Rosalie) McGill of Wilmington, NC, and Elizabeth (Fred) Kaminska of Surprise, AZ; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Artwas also predeceased by his brother-in-law Roderick (Clare of Montgomery, AL) Ball.

Visitation will be Thursday from 2 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Friday August 22nd at 9:30 AM at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth St. Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur, officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment with military honors in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary of the Cataract Church. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.