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John Gerbitz Obituary

GERBITZ - John, of Smithtown on October 3, 2007 at the age of 85. Builder of dreams, custom homes builder. Beloved husband of Maria. Devoted father of Michael and John Jr. (Simonetta). Loving grandfather of Dylan. Dear brother of Norbert (Anni) Cherished uncle of Anica (Arnold) Fanger and Janet. Loved by all who knew him. Reposing Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9PM at Commack Abbey Inc, 96 Commack Road Commack N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10AM Christ the King R.C. Church, Commack, NY. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Pinelawn, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 6, 2007.

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The Markow Family

October 15, 2007

We extend our sincerest regrets to the Gerbitz family on the passing of a dear friend of 45 years.

Simonetta Gerbitz

October 7, 2007

My most heartfelt sympathy and love for Mom, John, Michael, Dylan and everyone else who knew and loved my Father in Law. He was a man of the highest quality; everyone who ever met him liked, loved, and respected him immediately and forever.

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