Marguerite Mecca Gibbons

1933 - 2023

Marguerite Mecca Gibbons
November 3, 1933 - July 8, 2023
Raleigh, North Carolina - Marguerite Mecca Gibbons, of Raleigh, died on July 8, 2023 after suffering for years from Parkinson's disease. She leaves behind her husband, Thomas; and their three children; Marguerite (Tom) Ambrozevitch, Thomas (Elisabeth) Gibbons, and Christine (Rob) Stewart, all of North Carolina. She also leaves four grandchildren; Thomas Ambrozevitch, Nicole Speir, Sarah Nichols, and Christina Gibbons; as well as numerous nieces; and nephews.
Marguerite was born in Dunmore, PA, on November 3, 1933, then moved to The Bronx, NY, at an early age. In 1955 she married Tom, and relocated to Queens, NY. After eight years they moved to Ramsey, NJ and in 1975 came to Raleigh, NC.
Upon arrival in Raleigh, Marguerite and family joined St. Raphael Catholic Church. She became very active in church activities including Ministry to the Sick and Invalid, teaching Sunday School, and Eucharistic Ministry. In 1976 she, along with 2 other Parishioners, created a successful parish Colonial Day Celebration for the Bicentennial.
Early In the 1990's she embarked on opening a Catholic bookstore that eventually became a success as "In His Name." The business continues to provide churches in the Diocese with Catholic supplies to assist in their ministries. In August 2011, Bishop Burbridge awarded her the prestigious Benemerenti medal for her years of service to the Catholic community.
A Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 12333 Bayleaf Church Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614 to be followed by Private Entombment.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Foundation Seminarian Partnership Program (https://www.foundationdor.org/seminarian-partnership-program) or Catholic Charities of Raleigh (https://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org) Condlences:RFHR.com