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Robert Gelb Obituary
November 12, 2024
Robert (Bob) Gelb, 82, of Inman, SC, passed away on November 12, 2024 while at home, living out his dream of retiring to South Carolina.
Bob was born in Bridgeport, CT to Max and Florence Gelb. He graduated from Central High School in 1961. He honorably served in the Marine Corps for six years. He worked alongside his brother Richard for many years, as well AVCO Lycoming and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. He studied and taught the art of Judo and Haganah and was known by many as Sensei. He wore his Marine and New York Giants colors with pride.
He is survived by his brother, Richard Gelb, nieces and nephews and their spouses Kelly Fitch, Jody Price, Lance Gelb, Michael Gelb and Marcie Schlager, as well as thirteen great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Marvin Gelb and his G-d son Gary Gelb.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Easton. To share a condolence message, visit www.greensfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Swim Across the Sound, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.
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Steven Tarczali
February 12, 2025
I´m shocked and heartbroken of Bobs passing. We´ve know each other since the early 70´s from The North End boys club in Bridgeport. We´ve always kept in touch after all these years and Bob was always the first for me to receive Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. He always confided in me when I moved and retired to South Carolina. I never received a Thanksgiving or Christmas card this past year for 2024. I did send him one but no response now I know why Bob may you rest in eternal peace. My condolences to his extended living family. I am just finding this out today. Something told me with my gut feeling to go on Google. He´s such a good hearted unconditional, loving man. I am heartbroken that I will never receive a first Thanksgiving or Christmas card again from him, but I know he is in a better place And we will reunite once again for all eternity. Rest in peace, my long life, friend. Until we reunite again. Godspeed
EA
November 29, 2024
My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.
Mary Palmieri Gai
November 25, 2024
I respectfully thank you for your service. RIP.
Sharon Frattarola
November 22, 2024
Dear, Family,
So Sorry to read of Bobs passing. Some years ago He taught my son judo. Bob Really knew his stuff, and was very patient. He loved his cats, and made sure they were well cared for when he went away.
Revelation 21:3-5
SharonFrattarola
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