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Wharton - Barbara M. Gillen, 80, of Wharton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at St. Clare's Hospital, Dover. She was born in the Bronx, lived in Queens Village and West Virginia and has been a resident of Wharton since 1973. Barbara was a Registered Nurse at Dover General Hospital, Dover where she retired in 1997 after 30 years.
She was the first coach for Girl's Youth Soccer in Wharton and the St. Mary's Girl's Youth Basketball Team. She was very involved in the Town of Wharton Community Affairs. She was mostly known as a loving wife, mother, grandmother as well as the neighborhood nurse.
Barbara is survived by her seven children; Brian of Lake Hopatcong, Gerard and his wife Kathy of PA, Andrew and his wife Lauren of Dover, Elizabeth of Wharton, Raymond also of Wharton, Gordon and his wife Heather of Roxbury and Barbara Bruss and her husband Colyn of Green Bay, WI; seven grandchildren Liam, Olivia, Maggie, Bennett, Riley, Michael, and Breanne; two brothers Russell Pitz and Raymond Pitz. She is predeceased by her husband Brian in 2017.
Visitation Friday, March 16, 2018, 5:00-9:00PM at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com). Funeral Mass Saturday, March 17, 2018, 12:00PM, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wharton. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Wharton Soccer Club, PO Box 107, Wharton, NJ 07885.
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Chris Wronko
March 18, 2018
OMG I just heard that Barbara passed. Barbara and I worked together for years at Dover General. I think of her as a good friend. I remember sharing the stories of her family over the years - she certainly was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. My deepest condolences to her family.
Bruce Schnare
March 14, 2018
So Sorry for your Loss
Theresa Post
March 14, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Gillen family, Worked with Barbara in Dover General and always remember her as a warm, caring person who always brought some sunshine to everyone's day. Terry Post
GeeGee Martinez
March 13, 2018
I remember Barbara's laughter, smile and kindness. She was always concerned for everyone. I would pass her in the corridor at Dover General and she give her beautiful smile and say hello. I will miss her very much. I was blessed knowing Barbara.
. My condolences to the whole Gillen Family. Jesus bless you all and grant HIS Love and Peace.
GeeGee Martinez (nee Saldana)
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