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Gilbert Fell Obituary
AGE: 80 • Atlantic Highlands
Gilbert Samuel Fell, Ph.D., 80, of Atlantic Highlands, beloved husband of Janet Fell died at home on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 after a long illness. Dr. Fell taught Philosophy and Religion Studies at Monmouth University for 35 years before retiring in 2001. He earned an A.B. degree in Sociology from Drew University; an S.T.B. from The Drew University School of Theology; an M.A. in Philosophy from Temple University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy/Religion from Temple University. He was an elder of The Methodist Church and served as pastor of the Crosswicks/Ellis Church; the Central Methodist Church in Atlantic City and the Harvey Memorial Methodist Church. After leaving the ministry his years at Monmouth University were spent in the joy of teaching, researching, writing and lecturing.
In addition to his wife, Janet, he is survived by his beloved daughters, Karen Powers, Linda Mertz, Nancy Hill; stepchildren, Gregory Hakim and Laura Nieves; sons-in-law, Gordon Powers, Douglas Hill, Luis Nieves and daughter-in-law, Lynne Hakim; grandchildren, Gordon Powers III, Melissa Mertz, Tavish and Kaitlin Hill, Jeremy, Joseph, Jonathan Nieves, Natalie and Vivienna Hakim; his sister, Eleanor Dennis and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Red Bank United Methodist Church, Red Bank, NJ from 5 to 6 PM with a service to celebrate his life at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Fell Philosophy Endowed Scholarship at Monmouth University or The St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Monmouth Medical Center. Condolences and further information may be left at Dr. Fell's memorial website at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
February 23, 2012
Dear Janet, My most sincere condolences to you and your family. I will always remember Gil as a kind and jovial man, it was a pleasure to know him. Fondly, Donna Neary
Dorothy DeAngelo
February 22, 2012
Dear Janet and Family, I am trul sorry for your loss. Thank you for allowing us to help care for Gil. I will always remember you because of your kindness and love. You took wonderful care of Gil. Dorothy DeAngelo, RN Barnabas Hospice
Reuel Warriner
February 21, 2012
Gil was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will miss our porch chats.
February 21, 2012
No one man has had a deeper, broader and more positive influence on my life than Gil. He was a remarkable man and will be greatly missed.
Peace to Janet and the family.
Stephen Voitko
February 21, 2012
Linda and Family:
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. He was an amazing professor when we had him at MC. I am so so sorry..
Louis , Tina and Emily Mangiavillano
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