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Peter Gibbs Obituary
AGE: 56 • Manasquan
Peter Gibbs, 56, of Manasquan, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at his home, from injuries due to a fall. Peter was born in Point Pleasant and was a lifelong resident of Manasquan. A graduate of Manasquan High School class of 1973, he also attended Bloomfield College. Peter worked at Main Pharmacy, Manasquan for over 15 years, the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage in Wall Township for 5 years, and Applied Water Management, Cherry Hill, NJ for the past 8 years. He was an avid sports fan and could often be found watching his children participate and, in recent years, coach high school sports. Peter was a longtime member of the "Chain Gang" for Manasquan High School's Football team. He was a good friend and neighbor and was ready to lend a hand when needed. Peter always looked forward to his frequent trips to Martha's Vineyard. One of Peter's proudest moments was the recent birth of his granddaughter.
Peter is survived by his parents, Oscar and Olga Gibbs, of Manasquan; his wife, Ruth Gibbs, of Manasquan; his brother, Lester S. Gibbs of Plymouth Township, Pa; a son and daughter-in-law, Peter "PJ" and Kristen Gibbs of Manasquan; a daughter, Melissa Gibbs and her boyfriend, Kyle Moberg, of Brick. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Payton Leigh Gibbs, as well as several aunts and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday September 13 from 3-8 pm at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am Wednesday September 14 at St. Denis Church, Manasquan. Interment will follow at Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Long Blue Line Scholarship or the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean, 3300 ST Hwy 66 Neptune, NJ 07753. To send condolences to the family or obtain directions to the funeral home please visit www.orender familyhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Gibbs
Harry palmer
March 4, 2024
A true gentleman. Not a mean bone in him . RIP Pete. HarryPalmer.
October 3, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Peter's passing. I was in Florida at the time and received a phone call two days ago with the shocking news. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ruth, and your children and their families and Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, and Lester. With my deepest sympathy, Kathleen "O'Hare" Cassidy
John Russo
September 16, 2011
Perhaps a story will help just a little with your grief. My family moved in next door to Peter about 8 years ago. My young daughter often rode her bicycle around the block on the sidewalk. One of the sections of the sidewalk behind Peter’s house had buckled and cracked making it difficult for her to pass. Peter must have noticed this and within days he had a crew of masons replacing the entire section of the sidewalk! Thank you Peter. We will miss you.
The Russo Family
Tom Simmons
September 15, 2011
Ruth,
It's been decades since I last saw you and Pete, and now....I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to you and your family
Tom
Greg Tomlinson
September 15, 2011
Pete was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him over the years.
Greg Tomlinson, Siemens Industry, Inc.
Joe & Rosemary Esposito
September 14, 2011
When our daughter worked at Main Pharmacy, was the first time we met Peter. From that time until his passing, we found him to be a genuine caring person. He did not just ask how our family were doing but really was interested. Not often and very rarely do you have the opportunity in life to meet someone like him. Peter will be missed.
Our sincere sympathy to the Gibbs family and his granddaughter, who was already a light of love in his heart.
Dawn Meadow
September 14, 2011
Pete was a wonderful gentlemen with a great sense of humor and enjoyed working with him. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to the family from Siemens Industry Inc.
Mary Lynn Esposito-Burk
September 14, 2011
Pete was such a wonderful person. My parents and I were so upset to hear about his passing. I have great memories of working with him at Main Pharmacy and how much he made us laugh. He always greeted my Mom and Dad warmly when they would see him at Church and my Mom would always tell me that Pete asked how I was.On my wedding day, he came by Saint Denis Church to see me and I will always remember that. My sincere condolences to the Gibbs Family.
Michele Frank
September 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Ruth and your children. May you find strength in his spirit and wonderful memories
wendy maas
September 13, 2011
Peter was always available with a friendly smile and helpful manner. I would often see him at the food store and we always had a wonderful chat. He will be missed, those who are the makeup of our community are often the silent ones just doing the right thing. We will miss him.
Karen Caldwell
September 13, 2011
Missed by many, loved by all. I'll always remember the years I worked at Main Pharmacy with Pete. What a good guy, and always a gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ruth, PJ and Melissa. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karen Troy
September 13, 2011
Dear Ruthie,PJ and Melissa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I just couldn't believe it when I received the call. Peter was always a great help to our family when working at the stand and also a good friend. He was truly a nice person and will be greatly missed. It is still very hard to comprehend.
Kathy Russo
September 13, 2011
John and I often said we could not have asked for a better neighbor than Pete. Always friendly, always kind and helpful. I know he will always be one of the nicest people I'll ever meet. I'll never forget him re-cementing his sidewalk years ago because he said, "it broke his heart to hear Devon (my daughter then 2 years old) get stuck on all the cracks". We will miss his sweet nature.
Kathy and John Russo and family
September 13, 2011
Dear Ruthie, Melissa, PJ & family:
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this time of loss. May you remember the best of times.
Love,
Michele, William & Allie Jasionowski
September 13, 2011
Dear Ruth and Family:
My heart just skipped a beat. Peter, you were the kindest soul ever. May you rest in peace. Ruth, my heart is with you and your family. Sincerely, Jill Owen
AMY RYDHOLM
September 13, 2011
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.RIP Pete you will be truely missed by ALL
Kevin Keating
September 13, 2011
Dear Gibbs family,
I sit here truely saddened and numb as I write this. Although I never met you, I feel as though I know you all. I worked with Pete for a number of years at EDC. He was truely a special person. He always had kind words for all and was always excited to talk about his family. Pete made you feel like you were best friends from the moment he met you. I can go on and on! May you all be comforted by everyones kind words and thoughts. God bless.
Carl Nordell
September 13, 2011
Peter was a good friend and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you. Carl & Monica Nordell
Rebecca Davis/Strong
September 12, 2011
Dear Ruth, PJ & Melissa, I am totally speechless. Sunday, I had heard about Pete passing suddenly. my heart stopped for a second when i read about it and i was in shock because just less then a week ago i was driving on Lakewood Road with my daughter and i had seen Pete crossing the street going back to your house. I had the privilege to work with & have Pete as my manager when i worked for Main Pharmacy for 4 years, many many years ago. He was an incredible man and a wonderful person to work for and have as a friend!! He had a huge heart and he left a piece of his heart to all the people he came across in his life....including mine!! ~ You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time!! Pete will surely be missed by all!! God Bless your new granddaughter Payton and please find the comfort during this most difficult time in your hearts that her PopPop Pete with always be with her as her guardian angel!! ~ With Deepest Sympathy
Mike Ford
September 12, 2011
Pete was always the example of kindness and thoughtfulness. Working with him at Main Pharmacy in our teens, he never treated me or my brothers and sisters like kids. Running into him later, he always asked after the family. He was a caring man, a special person, and he will be missed.
Mary Magnabousco
September 12, 2011
May God comfort you with peace during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Pete rest in Peace. The Magnabousco Family
Ginny Roma
September 12, 2011
Dear Gibbs family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I played field hockey at Wesley with Melissa. Gibbs, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am thankful to have had so many great times with you and both your parents in our 4 years of school. Don't worry your dad will always be looking out for you with every where you go and with every thing you do.
Teri Taylor
September 12, 2011
I was also very saddened and shocked to hear of this sudden and tragic passing, Pete was so pleasant whenever he called on the phone (I am Chrissy's sister and Pete was our customer). Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori Triggiano
September 12, 2011
My family and I will really miss Pete. He was such a great person. I loved working with him at the pharm, We always had laughs. My heart goes out to his family and friends He will be missed by all.
Perrine
September 12, 2011
Peter will be greatly missed. He was a very special person. We are thankful knowing him and hold wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jim and Paulette
Doc Buddle
September 12, 2011
PJ and family,
Sorry for your loss, we will miss him on the sidelines with us. Take care and will see you soon, love, DocB and family.
Chrissy Taylor
September 12, 2011
I had never met Pete but I spoke with him every single week. He was one of our customers and he was a very nice man and always a pleasure to talk to when he called our shop. I was very saddened to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to his whole family.
~Chrissy (Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Inc., Paterson, NJ)
Katie O'Brien Hendricks
September 12, 2011
Olga and Buddy - Your son Peter was a very caring man. I remember every time Margie and I would walk to town as kids he would be working and make a point to check on us. He was a wonderful father, son and overall person. We are all lucky people to have known him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eileen Morgan
September 12, 2011
PJ & family-I am truly sorry for the loss of your Dad. Pete was a true gentleman who always had a kind word for everyone. I will miss him on the Manasquan sidelines...
Emily Savino
September 11, 2011
Mr. Gibbs - You were such a thoughtful and empathetic person...and you will be missed by many. You made a point to develop relationships with your children's friends that made us look up to you as a second father. I know that you are looking down upon us and will guard us with all of the love that you have always held in your heart. May you rest in the PEACE that you have always left with others.
The Justinic Family
September 11, 2011
Saint Denis church has lost one of its best men. He would always greet you kindly and warmly before mass. He showed concern for your family. He would ask,"how is your mother?" Peter we miss you!
Jackie Aufiero
September 11, 2011
My heart goes out to all his loved ones, Ruthy, PJ & Melissa. You guys are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. May god bless you all and Peters soul. I send you all a angel from above to help you heal all your broken hearts! Blessing to all - Jackie Aufiero & Fam
Leigh Anne Buyon
September 11, 2011
Was there anyone more willing and ready to lend a hand than Peter? Peter was all about giving. Every day I walk my dog Sophie (aka Peter's "girlfriend") past his house, I will pause and think on his beautiful spirit. My heart goes out to his family. I know that Peter will continue to watch out for all of us from on high. Peter, beloved neighbor and friend, may you rest in the light.
Rita Palangio
September 11, 2011
Pete was a spectacular neighbor and friend and he will be missed by the entire Palangio family. Rest in Peace Pete and know that you will be thought of often.
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