Obituary of Jeffrey Gilbert

2012-030 JEFFREY STEVEN GILBERT OCTOBER 30, 1944 ~ MAY 5, 2012 MONTICELLO, NY Jeffrey Steven Gilbert was born October 30, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the loving son of Shirley Bershatsky Gilbert and Herman Gilbert. He grew up in Monticello, NY and attended Monticello Elementary School. He moved to New London Connecticut where he graduated from Waterford High School. He returned to Sullivan County where he attended Sullivan County Community College and the built his home in Rock Hill NY where he resided for 35 years. He was a devoted and very loyal father, husband, son, brother, cousin, uncle, great uncle and friend. He is survived by his loving son Daniel Gilbert of Monticello, NY, sisters Leatrice Deitsch Gilbert of Monticello, NY, Carolyn Klein of New Paltz, NY and is predeceased by his sister Joan Segall Gilbert of New Paltz, NY. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends. Jeff was an army veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a hard working, self employed businessman and on the Board of Directors for the Davos Condominium Association. He served on the National Ski Patrol in excess of 35 years as both an instructor and patroller. His endless dedication to the Ski Patrol resulted in numerous leadership awards and lifelong friends. He was very proud to see his son follow in his footsteps and become a Volunteer Patroller. Jeff enjoyed many things including scuba diving, motorcycling, antique cars and he had a passion for skiing all over the world. He rescued many wonderful dogs and always had a special bond with the Mastiff breed. Jeff was also an aircraft pilot and loved flying. His life ended doing what he loved. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, from 6pm to 9pm at the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc. 388 Broadway Monticello, NY. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 11am at the funeral home. Rabbi M. Medwin will officiate. For directions or to send the family a condolence note please visit our website at www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, Inc. Monticello (Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered after this line)