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Robert Gibbons Obituary

Gibbons, Robert K., Sr. Of Shorewood. Entered Eternal Life July 5, 2012, at the age of 77 years, reuniting with his beautiful wife and soulmate of 50 years, Catherine ( nee Vitrano). Loving and caring father of Thomas (Corrie) Gibbons and the late Robert Jr (Mary) Gibbons. Proud and loving grandpa of Kelly, Hannah, Vinny, Makenzie and great-grandpa of Cooper and Colson Gibbons. Dearest brother of Barbara (Bob) Rumler, the late Eunice, the late Art and the late Tommy. Dear brother-in-law of Charlie (Carleen), Tony (Karolyn), Jim (Barbara) and John (Jean) Vitrano. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many good and dear, especially his friends Mike Herkowski, Jim Finnerty, Tom Pykett, T.J. Alioto and Carol Lee. Visitation Wednesday July 11 at the Harder Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM with a time of remembrance at 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 1:00 PM at HOLY CROSS CEMETERY NORTH CHAPEL 7301 W. Nash Street, Milwaukee. Burial to follow. Bob was a proud Korean War Veteran, past President of Pompeii Men's Club, past President of Cudworth Post, former Athletic Director of St. Robert's School and Chairman of beer and wine sales at Festa Italiana for 15 years. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Gibbons Family. "Bob was loved by many, and will be missed by all".

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 8, 2012.

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Kate (Taugher) Marx

July 24, 2012

Remembering a great former neighbor with a smile. I'm sure our parents are having a drink together in Heaven, Tom! Wishing you peace for your loss....

John Caputa

July 10, 2012

To the Gibbons and Vitrano Family, Please except our deepest sympathy on the passing of my good friend Bob. We had good times at Johnson Service Co. and Kruegers Lounge.He will be missed by a lot of people. I will keep him in my prayers. John&Amy Caputa

Jo

July 9, 2012

I cherish my fond memories of you and will miss you, dear uncle! Rest in Peace.

Hollie Masanz

July 9, 2012

Thinking of you,
Neil, Hollie, Valarie, Wyatt

jean

July 8, 2012

May the road rise to meet you Bob. You will be missed. Blessings to the family.

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