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Gilbert Nelson Obituary
VAN ETTEN - Gilbert "Unk" Nelson, Jr., age 79, of Van Etten, died Saturday, November 24, 2007, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, NY.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 12, 1928, the son of the late Gilbert and Louise (Cesario) Nelson.
He was predeceased by brother and sister-in-law, George and Doris Nelson. "Unk" is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends, George Nelson and Becky Lovejoy, Dustin and Domonik Shedden, Gilbert Nelson, Michelle and Ryan Nelson, Caroline Frisbie, Thomas Frisbie, Jessica (Tony) Campolito, Amy Frisbie and Bob Hill, Trent Hill, Jacob Campolito, Gary Mills, Eric Mills, Melissa Coville, special friend, Peggy Eastburn, Paula and Donny Horyczun and family, Johnny and Patty Brower, Pauline Brower, Doris Spivey, Henrietta and Larry Sylvester and family, Janette Stalter and family.
Calling hours are Wednesday, November 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, November 29, from 1 to 2 p.m. with funeral service following at 2 p.m. at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer. Interment is in Mount Hope Cemetery, Van Etten, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Van Etten Fire Department, PO Box 88, Van Etten, NY 14889; or Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850.
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Carol Smith
November 29, 2007
"Unk" will be greatly missed by so many of us. I am Gil's sister in-law. Unk was at EVERY family function we had. He loved watching the kids play and always loved the FOOD we had. He would hold my hand when I would stand by him. He NEVER, EVER complained about anything!! He was a HUGE Yankees fan. Gil and Michelle got him to a game last year-THAT was so awesome! (Like a kid in a candy store) He always made me realize that "BEING" was a blissful thing!! My thoughts are with you all. Love, Carol
Michael Korpi
November 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tim Doane
November 27, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Pat Lesmeister
November 27, 2007
It is with saddness I write to all of you. Unkie was a special person and this all brings me back to the many nice times when our families were young. When all of our kids were little, it was unkie who kept them occupied playing cars on the floor and being the most dependable babysitter.
My thoughts are with you all.
Conie Lesmeister
November 27, 2007
Since I learned of Unke's passing, I find myself thinking of you and your family and how much we will all miss him. I am comforted because I am one of the lucky ones whose life was touched by him. I join you and the many others who will miss him, but I remain grateful still for having known him.
Howie Lesmeister
November 27, 2007
I was deeply saddened to hear of Unke's passing. Unk was a fine man and a significant influence for many. I will miss him a great deal. Please remember that I am here to help however I can. Don't hesitate to call if you need help anything or if you simply need a listening ear.
Frank Icenogle
November 26, 2007
Deepest sympathy to all of you.
God Bless,
Ruth Kiss and the Icenogle families.
Diana Doane
November 26, 2007
Nelson Family,
So sorry to hear about Unk's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
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