James M. Gurbisz Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Eatontown, New Jersey

There wasn't a lot James M. Gurbisz didn't excel at. He was captain of the football team during his junior and senior years in high school. He also played varsity baseball, served as president of the student council and held a 4.5 grade point average. "He was respected as a student and as an athlete," said Anthony Gaetano, who coached Gurbisz for two years of football. "He was that kid who was the team clown, but he was a leader as well. Kids followed him." Gurbisz, 25, of Eatontown, N.J., was killed Nov. 4 by a roadside bomb in Baghdad. He was a 2002 graduate of West Point and was assigned to Fort Stewart. His father, an Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, wasn't surprised when his son chose to go to college at West Point. As a boy, James loved to visit Fort Monmouth and always had an interest in the military, Kenneth Gurbisz said. "That was Jimmy," his father recalled. "That was probably his calling, with all his dedication and all his hard work. He believed in what West Point stood for. And he did very well up there." He also is survived by his wife, Victoria.

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Hello, We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of James M. Gurbisz US Army Captain. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the...

Charlie Gili

November 16, 2023

He was a good kid, never got into any trouble, always got good grades in mrhs.. was a good friend.. always remembered never forgotten.. rip bro.. thank you for your service..

Kenneth Resch

June 15, 2017 | Delanco, NJ | Friend

I can't believe it has been 10 years since you have passed. I still think about you on a daily basis and all of the lessons you taught me.

SFC Nathan Hadd

Nathan Hadd

November 04, 2015 | Ft Bragg, NC

The Army Rugby team dedicated their game to you this week. We took down Wheeling Jesuit and earned the Rugby East Championship in your honor. Brothers forever, never forgotten. Brothers XV.

November 09, 2014

TF6 Always in our hearts.

October 03, 2014

To the Gurbisz Family. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of Jimmy. On my desk I have the framed picture of Jimmy holding the puppy. I remember the good times at MRHS and what a leader he was back then. His spirit is alive and until we meet again my friend, God Bless you and thank you for your service to our country.

Bob Nagle
MRHS 1975-2004
Teacher, Coach, AP, and Friend

June 01, 2013

In memory and honor of Jimmy. He never will be forgotten.

May 06, 2013

Will never forget that day
You will never be forgotton

ron "juice" majewski

December 15, 2011 | Cleveland, OH

Gone but never forgotton

Ron "Juice" Majewski

December 15, 2011 | Cleveland, OH

Capt. James M. Gurbisz

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