Fairlawn, Ohio
Oct 23, 1954 – Jun 23, 2019
John (Jack) Gilbride Lifelong Akron native, John (Jack) Gilbride, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at The Cleveland Clinic after complications from heart disease. He was born on October 23, 1954, to Robert and Mary Janet Gilbride, both of whom preceded him in death and now...
Read MoreJack it's been 5 years and I think of the good times we had at Greystone Hall and all the jimmy johns we could eat ,and I miss you my Good Friend ,Rest in Peace till I see you again .Love You and Miss You. ! Jeff Swiger
jeffrey swiger
June 20, 2024 | Akron, OH | Coworker
Jack, it sure doesn't seem like four years now, you'll be please to know the old war stories about yours and our antics on the PD are still being told, I look forward to joing you in heaven one day, rest easy my good friend, love and miss you.
Mike Shumaker
June 23, 2023 | Akron, OH
Jack It's almost a year that you have been gone, sure miss on time at Greystone working the parking lot .Miss You my Friend.!
jeff swiger
June 20, 2020 | Coworker
Jack, it's been a year and I'm still missing you brother. I'm sure the coffee in heaven is the best! Rest in peace my friend.
Mike Shumaker
June 19, 2020 | Coworker
Elise,
I just found out about Jack's passing after speaking with Stephanie Hartmann yesterday, 7/6/19. am so very sorry for your loss. I know how hard it has been for you and that Jack really suffered for the past few years. May he Rest In Peace.
God bless,
Patti Schisler
July 07, 2019
Jack will be missed by so many and was loved by everyone. He was the best person I knew and the finest police officer any one of us could of worked along side of. He was ornery and funny and had the most infectious laugh. He had us all in stitches with some of the things he pulled. He is pain free and at peace now and he will be missed beyond measure. Rest in peace, my friend.
Mary Peterson
July 01, 2019 | Uniontown, OH | Friend
When I started the department Jack had many years on APD. Jack treated me and the other young officers at the time as equals, as if we were from the same academy class. He had a way of talking to any age group on the department and making them feel welcome. He was not only funny, but informative, compassionate, and friendly. I would light up when he walked in the room because I knew a great story was coming. Jack comes from a long line of police officers, detectives, attorneys, and...
Shawn B...
June 28, 2019 | Scottsdale, AZ
I'm so sorry for your loss, what a great person and fine police officer. May he rest in peace.
Jim Decoulos
June 28, 2019 | Fairlawn, OH
To the entire Gilbride Family,
What a loss! My deepest sympathies to all!!
Jack was beloved at the APD! A wonderful guy and mentor! As a young officer, he was someone you could go to, and he would give it to you straight, without feeling shredded! I think everyone has a Jack Gilbride story! He gave you a sense of friendship and belonging... and an amazing sense of humor! It is with great sadness, that I must offer condolences! May God comfort and keep you! Godspeed Jack!
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Amy Scivoletto
June 28, 2019 | Massillon, OH