Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Jan 31, 1971 - Jul 12, 2023
were going to miss you my friend it was always good seeing you and having a few laughs .you were truly a great person with a huge heart and was great to every one you meet see you i get their rest easy .we love ya
gordon woodard
July 21, 2023 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Gene u will be missed u were like family to us so sorry to Sam and family
Nicky Serback
July 20, 2023 | Watertown, NY | Friend
What can I say he was like a brother from another mother Great Man Sweet Loving All Around Good Guy Fly High With The Angels Watch Over Your Loving Family
CORLINE MCCONNELL
July 20, 2023 | Watertown, NY | Family
I am so sorry he was a great man to he will be missed
Deborah butterfield
July 20, 2023 | Jackson, TN | Friend
Single Tree
Helen & Rick Montague
July 20, 2023 | Williston, ND
Shocked and saddened by your loss! Our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your love for each other will give you the strength you need to make it through this difficult time.
Helen & Rick
Helen Montague
July 20, 2023 | Williston, ND | Friend
Hello!! I went to school with Gene in High School and I just want to say am sorry for your loss and am saddened to see he passed away!! Prayers I send
Cynthia Tibbles
July 20, 2023
Sam and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband/father. I cannot imagine the pain of losing him. He was always joking and laughing at camp. Prayers coming to help you through this difficult time. Hugs
Karen Hunt
July 19, 2023 | LA FARGEVILLE, NY | Friend
Our Deepest Condolences To
Samantha and Family R.I.P Gene you will be missed ❤
Laurie Hosmer
July 19, 2023 | Watertown, NY | Friend
CALCIUM, N.Y. - Gene G. Gilbo, 52 of Calcium, NY, husband of Samantha Gilbo passed away Wednesday July 12, 2023 unexpectedly at his home. Gene was born January 31, 1971 in Watertown, NY to Susan Gilbo, whom later married his father Bruce Ball. He was educated at Watertown and Indian River school districts.
Gene worked for several companies after his education, to include: Samaritan Medical Center (SMC), Seaway Lanes, Chapin Watermatics and later began his maintenance career working at Madison Barracks, Sackets Harbor, Eagle Ridge Village, Evans Mills and Husky Property Management of Watertown. Gene worked for United Group of Companies for the past 20 years and his current position at the time of death was Area Maintenance Supervisor of Parkstead Properties. Among his many other accomplishments was: as a teenager he worked as a counselor for Watertown Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program and in 2016 he became an ordained minister through Universal Life Church and performed multiple wedding ceremonies for loved ones.
Gene and Samantha met in 1990 while both employed by SMC and later married on August 16, 1997. Gene loved listening to music, having a few beers, cookouts, camping, kayaking, concerts and spending time with family and friends. He dedicated his free time to home projects and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Throughout his life Gene was a loving, passionate, charitable and selfless man.
Gene is survived by his loving wife, Samantha and children: Leslie Gilbo, CariAnn Pickert both of Watertown, Harley Colvin-Fritz and James Gilbo both of Calcium and 10 grandchildren: Carter, Cooper, Kaysen, Kamrie, Kamdin, Addilyn, Evander, Haven, Rhiot and Amelia, his mother, Susan Ball and 4 sisters: Amy Guadalupe, Jennifer Ball, Jeanne Chouinard and Christy Ball and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Bruce Ball.
Calling hours are Monday, July 24, 3:00 to 7:00PM at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. The funeral will be Tuesday, July 25 at 11:00AM at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffrey Smith from the First Baptist Church officiating. The family will have a celebration of life at their residence Tuesday following funeral services.
Memorial contributions can be made to Jefferson County SPCA.
Online condolences to the family can be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
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