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Norman Gebo Obituary
Born in Manchester, NH, he was the son of the late Jasper and Hazel (Streeter) Gebo. He was educated in Westborough schools and was a 1940 graduate of Westborough High School.
During WW II, he served with the U. S. Army Air Force.
Mr. Gebo was employed at Bay State Abrasives for over 40 years, retiring as a general foreman.
He was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, a member of the Westborough Senior Singers, a former member of the Westborough Players Club and of the Knights of Columbus.
Norman sang professionally after WW II for big bands. He also sang at many weddings, funerals and at the Willows weekly summer concerts.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jan D. Gebo and his wife, Carole, of Westborough; one daughter, Lisa I. Gebo Cheer and her husband, Clair, of Pacific Grove, CA and two grandchildren: Stephanie Gebo and Matthew Gebo.
He was the brother of the late Athalie, Alter, Kenneth, John and Charles Gebo.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial in Rural Cemetery, Southboro, will be private.
Calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 7 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to UMass Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605
westboroughfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Gebo
Lisa Phillips
October 15, 2008
Dear Gebo family,
I found out today of the passing of Mr. Gebo. The world lost the nicest man I could have know. I will miss seeing Mr and Mrs Gebo come in to Sabatini's for dinner. I will never forget his warm smile and kind words. God will watch over him now.
John Cove
October 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe & Kathy Teceno
October 10, 2008
Irene and Family,
Kathy and I would like you to know that we will miss that big smile and genuiness of a terrific neighbor. We only have happy memories of Norm and will miss him. Take care.
Archana Joshi
October 10, 2008
Dear Gebo Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about Mr. Gebo, I'll always remember his smile and wave as I passed him on Smith Street. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you go through this difficult time.
Richard Boyd
October 9, 2008
Jan and the Gebo Family,
May we please offer you our sympathies on your loss.
Deborah King Boyd
Richard Boyd, MD
Nancy L. Brady
October 9, 2008
To All The Gebo family
I am sorry to hear of Norman's passing. He was a real gentleman. My prayers are with you at this time.
Nancy L. Brady
(formerly from Westboro)
MARY ELLEN PARSONS
October 9, 2008
MR. GEBO AND FAMILY (JAN) OUT THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. YOU NOW HAVE A SPECIAL ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU ALWAYS.
YOUR FRIENDS AT GLICK NISSAN.
Patrick Moore
October 9, 2008
To Coach Gebo and Family:
My sincerest condolences to you on your Dad's passing. I hope the memories of all the good times you shared with him will sustain and comfort you all.
Sincerely,
Patrick Moore
Westborough High School Class of 1983
Marty, Sally & Sam Hayes
October 9, 2008
To the entire Gebo family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. I have many good memories of (Dad, Norman, Grampa) The deep bellowing voice, whether it was singing or just telling one of his Jan stories, the voice was fantastic.
I hope you all can remember the good times but Cherish the Great times.
Love and prayers
Marty, Sally & Sam Hayes
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