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JAMES GEBHARDT Obituary

GEBHARDT--Retired NYPD Lt. James Howard, of Rego Park, NY passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 26, 2020. Born on November 2, 1934, he was 85 years old. Jim was a member of the force for 35 years, serving as President of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association from 1977-1991. He graduated in the inaugural class of John Jay College of Criminal Justice where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1969 and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from New York Law in 1974. Jim is survived by his daughter Lori Devlin and her husband John, daughter Lee Robin Gebhardt, sisters Marilyn Nalewaiski (New Jersey), Barbara Curtis (Washington) and Jeanne Sohl (Florida), his grandchildren Catherine Devlin, Anja Kerkapoly and James Kerkapoly, and his former wife Connylee Gebhardt. Arrangements to be determined. Donations in his name may be made to New York Police & Fire Widows & Children's Benefit Fund. 48192.thankyou4caring.org/

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 5, 2020.

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Phil Serpico

May 30, 2022

Those who live on the hearts of others never die. He is never really gone is he?

Phil Serpico

May 25, 2021

"One of a kind:" are the words to describe Big Jim. How many of us can leave this world with that reference? Those who live in the hearts of never die.

Jim ronan

June 19, 2020

Many good times with Jim & the late sgt joe VanShaick at Bridies. Jim ronan retired sgtnypd

Ed connole

June 11, 2020

RIP LT. Thanks for the memories of good times in NYC: Ed Connole Captain Hartford Connecticut Police Department (RET)

Tony Garvey

June 8, 2020

Jim was one of the smartest Union Presidents, His wisdom, humor and kindness was a center stone of who he was. My deepest sympathies to his family. Until we meet again Jim, look upon all of us here. You were the best!

Simone Taylor

June 7, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

B. Martin

June 7, 2020

Jim was outstanding LBA president.
RIP Jimmy

Ute

June 5, 2020

My uncle Geb was my hero, he made me feel home and welcome every time I visited him and Tante Lienchen and dear Tante Connie and my wonderful cousins Lori and lee and families in New York. He always said I was his niece from the old country and made me smile. He was smart, kind and had the most generous heart. I will always cherish my times with him. I miss him dearly.

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