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Larry Gildenberg Obituary
Kendall Park
Larry Gildenberg of Kendall Park, NJ died on May 21 at his home surrounded by his family, after a short illness. He was born in Hazelton, PA and brought up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Larry was educated at Brooklyn Tech high School and then City College of NY where he finished after being drafted into the Marines during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Kendall Park in 1961 with his family. Larry is survived by his wife, Gilda of 59 years, his children, Susan Goldstein (Steven), Douglas (Myra) and Amy Brown, and his 7 grandchildren: Becca (Emery Westlake) and Danny Goldstein, Ben and Zach Gildenberg, and Matthew, Sarah and Noah Brown. Larry was employed as a chemist at Colgate Palmolive Co. for 43 years, first in Jersey City and then in the research department in Piscataway. Following his retirement, he became a substitute teacher in South Brunswick where he was "Everyone's favorite". Larry was an active part of the South Brunswick community. He served on the Kendall Park First Aid Squad for 25 years and held the offices of Captain and President. He was on the South Brunswick Town Council for 1 term and then ran for Mayor. When his children were in school Larry was a baseball and basketball coach as well as active in the Greenbrook School PTA. He was also on the board of the Senior Citizen group at the SB senior center. Football and baseball were Larry's favorite sports and he enjoyed watching the Giants and the Mets when they were winning and suffering with them when they lost. He enjoyed classical music and was one of the first joggers to be seen regularly in Kendall Park. In lieu of flowers Larry wanted donations made in his name to the Kendall Park First Aid squad.
The funeral will be held on Friday, May 23th at 11AM at the Star of David Memorial Chapel (Located in the M.J. Murphy Building), 616 Ridge Road at New Road, Monmouth Jct. Interment will follow at Washington Cemetery on Deans Rhode Hall Rd., Dayton. Shiva will be observed at the home of Doug and Myra Gildenberg on Sunday, May 25th after 2pm and at the home of Gilda Gildenberg on Monday, May 26th after 2pm.
Larry will be missed by family and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Gildenberg
Maryanne Clark
May 27, 2014
Dear Gilda, Susan, Doug and Amy -
Larry was a wonderful, enlightening and humorous man. We worked many years together at Colgate and I have only the fondest memories of him. He was a kind gentle soul who loved his family very much. My deepest condolences to all of you.
May 26, 2014
Gilda, you and Larry raised a wonderful daughter. Sue is such a wonderful friend. I am sorry for your loss and think of you both so fondly. Clare Gunther
Scott & Madeline Hodgetts
May 26, 2014
Dear Gilda,
Madeline and I were very saddened to learn of Larry's passing. Our sincere sympathies to you and the family. I very much enjoyed the years car pooling with Larry to Colgate. He taught me much about the way the Tech Centre worked. His advice and help with living in Sth Brunswick and NJ in general , especially when we first arrived from Australia, was much appreciated. We will always remember him.
Mary Ann (Lavin) Lang
May 26, 2014
Gilda,
I will always have fond memories of Larry. I am so sorry for your loss.
May 25, 2014
Gilda,
Larry was special to everyone that he met. He was loved by all from children to teenagers to adults. His strong sense of community, sense of humor and love of family are just a few of the memories we have of Larry. The DelGuercio Family
Betty & Warren Monroe
May 24, 2014
Larry was known as a good family man, a great public servant and someone who would always bring a smile to your face.
Marilyn Zublatt
May 24, 2014
Dear Gilda and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Larry. He was a great family man and a gave so much to South Brunswick as well. Our sincere sympathy to you and his children, and grand children.
Alan and Marilyn Zublatt
Steve & Susan Gaissert
May 24, 2014
Our condolences to the Gildenberg family, for your loss.
Bil & Jana Daly
May 23, 2014
Larry's passing is indeed a loss for so many of us. He was able to touch and communicate with all from the youth to the aged. He was always and will be part of our family
Marlene Zyontz
May 23, 2014
Dear Gilda & Family,
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I will always remember his wonderful sense of humor! My heart goes out to all of you in this time of need.
Nilsa & Julio
May 23, 2014
Gilda, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. I just found out late today. He was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the whole family. Love. Nilsa & Julio
May 23, 2014
Dear Gilda,
Prayers for peace.
Will miss Larry a lot.
Viji at the Library
Tony Cosumano
May 23, 2014
A good man, husband, father and friend.
Ann Sisko
May 23, 2014
Gilda and Amy, Susan and Doug -- I am so sorry for your loss. Husband, father, grandfather,community leader -- Larry will be remembered well and often. May your fondest memories be the ones that stay with you always and bring smiles to your faces and your hearts. Love...
Cory Farrell
May 23, 2014
Gilda,so sorry for your loss. Larry was a wonderful man. Our prayers go out to your entire family.....The Kumpf family
Rosemary Gohd
May 23, 2014
Dear Gilda, I am so very sorry for your loss. We will surely miss Larry coming around the library. Love, Roe Gohd and Family
Brian Daly
May 23, 2014
Gilda
I have very pleasant memories of you and Larry that live inside me. Thank you for being such generous people. Your acts of kindness and sincerity radiate in my memory.
Brian
Gerry Farley
May 22, 2014
Gilda and family, Larry will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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