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Chris Gicas Obituary
AGE: 79 • Long Branch
Chris P. Gicas, 79, of Long Branch, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and lived in New York City and Tenafly before moving to Long Branch in 1996. He was a substitute teacher at Rumson-Fair Haven High School and for the Monmouth County Vocational School District for the past 10 years. Prior to that, he was in sales/management for 30 years in the lighting industry before retiring. He served on the board of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Lambrene Gicas and a sister, Bessie Poppas. Surviving are his wife, Lynda-Lee Hardy Gicas; sons, Peter and his wife Michelle Gicas of Burbank, CA and Leonard and his wife Yutonya Gicas of Chatham; daughter, Lois and her husband Daniel Alston of Eatontown; brother, Nick and his wife Lorraine Gicas of Galloway Township, brother-in-law, George Poppas of Janesville, WI and 5 grandchildren, Kennedy, Noah, Anya, Maxwell and Harper.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Monday at the Fiore Funeral Home, 882 Broadway, West Long Branch. Funeral Service will be held at 10 am Tuesday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean Township. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in West Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 131 Bath Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Chris Gicas
henry peddle
April 19, 2025
In the spring of 1954 I met Cris on a three day pass from my tdy assignment
with 70th engineering btn in Saalfelden, Austria. in Munich Germany w e
met his sister and did some touring; Henry Peddle
henry peddle
April 15, 2022
I often think of Cris and Erich Klinghammer.
we were army buddies serving in Austria 1953-1955
henry peddle
April 15, 2020
Chris, Erich, and I visited Casablanca on the way home from our military service in Austria. Chris was able to
obtain shore passes for all three of us off our troop ship that was docked for a few hours. This was quite a feat
considering only about three hundred were able to get passes of about two thousand on the ship. I have many fond memories of 65 years ago when we served in the U S Army together in different Army units.
Henry Peddle
Henry and Jo Peddle
April 16, 2019
We miss Chris. Erich Klinghammer, Chris and I entered the US Army at the same time at Fort Sheridan Illinois. We left the army together in 1955 again at Fort Sheridan. We all kept touch during and after our military service. I still think of the good times spent with my army buddies in Austria and in the USA. All three of us went overseas on the same ship and returned home on the same ship. Henry and Jo Peddle April 16, 2019
April 25, 2013
LINDA LEE and family.
We were saddened to hear of the death of Chris. As an army buddy of 60 years ago we kept in touch all this time. He will be missed.
Henry and Jo Peddle
j creveling
April 23, 2013
Dear Lois:
I am saddened to hear of your father's passing. He was loved and respected by everyone who met him. I hope you can find peace in the wonderful life he has lived. May he rest in peace.
Jill Zocco
April 22, 2013
Dear Linda Lee & family,
So sorry for your loss. May He rest in peace. Thoughts & prayers to you & your family at this difficult time.
Jill Zocco
April 22, 2013
You will be missed by the students and faculty from the vocational schools. Rest in peace, you were a great man.
Lois Chick
April 22, 2013
Lois, Linda-Lee and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
-Lois Chick, LBMS
Pat O'Connor
April 22, 2013
Lynda-Lee & family,
My condolences to you & your family. I am so very sorry for you loss.
With sympathy,
Pat O'Connor
April 22, 2013
Lois and Danny, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless and comfort you during this most difficult time. I'm sending sympathy, prayers and love to you. Sincerely, Bettie Smith
April 22, 2013
May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 22, 2013
Lois and Daniel my condolence to you and ur family may you always cherish the time and fond memories - I remember when he use to sub in the district - he loved coming to those volleyball games - I remember him coming in the door to watch the both of you coach - Cynthia Murphy
April 21, 2013
May time and good memories help you heal during this sad time.You are all in our prayers.
Love Sandy, Charlie, Olivia, and Allison
April 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, sending prayers.
April 21, 2013
Dear Lois and Danny- So so sorry to hear of your loss. May God shine on you during this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fondly- Terry Good.
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