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Joseph Chilbert Obituary
Friends were received from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday (November 20) at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway St., Geneva, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m., Monday (November 21) at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio.
Friends will be received in New York from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday (November 25), at Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home, 28 Genesee Street, Geneva, N.Y. Graveside Service will be St. Mary's Cemetery in Geneva, N.Y.
Contributions may be made to Lake County Veterans Service Office, Postage Account, 105 Main Street, P.O. Box 490, Painesville, Ohio 44077. (This account sends contributions to the troops overseas).
Born December 5, 1930, in Geneva, New York, to Mary Catherine (Luzzi) & Joseph Michael Chilbert. Married Erma Jean Izett in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania on August 28, 1954. Occupation: Guidance Counselor at Mayfield High School. Memberships and Affiliations: U. S Army Veteran 1948- 1952, serving in the Western Pacific during the Chinese Civil War and the Korean Conflict. He earned 5 battle stars.
He is survived by Wife Erma Jean Chilbert of Madison; sons, Paul Chilbert of Gettysburg, Penn., Michael (Cindi) Chilbert of Hamden, Ohio, Aaron (Shari) Chilbert of Gaithersburg, Md.; grandchildren, Travis, Kayce, Kristin, Kimberly, Eric, Maria, Rebecca, Nina & Joseph; great-grandchildren, Brennan and Brodie; sisters, Elizabeth (Nicholas) Reres of Geneva, N.Y., Eleanor (Paul) Bothwell of Cape Coral, Fla., Patricia (Rocky) Mellini of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; brothers, Anthony (Eleanor) Chilbert of Syracuse, N.Y. Richard (Sharon) Chilbert of Geneva, N.Y., Thomas Chilbert of Rochester, N.Y., John (Ellen) Camelio of Orono, Maine.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Brother, Dominic Chilbert, sister, Catherine Visco.
Remaining Chilbert siblings, he was loved and sought out by everyone of those people that much is given never shirking any duty give to him by his superiors, or his mom who told him to keep the family together when she died at the age of 41 years old. Joe along with his faithful wife, Jean started the Chilbert Family Reunions, now numbering 41. There are seven remaining sibilings and over a hundred nieces and nephews and a few great nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Chilbert
November 24, 2011
The Chilberts were our neighbors for many years. Was so sorry to read about Joe. A lot of young memories came to mind while I was reading the names of all the Chilbert children. Please know that our sympathies and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Shirley Schibley DePaolis
November 23, 2011
Jean,
I just found out or I would have been there. Joe was such an important part of my life, as a co-worker and as a friend. My heart is sad to know he is gone, but he will never really leave us as our memories and love for him will always be with us.
My sorrow and prayers are with you.
Love and friendship
Patt Gronick
Joan Chilbert
November 22, 2011
Paul, Mike,Shari, Aaron and Cindi, I know this is a tough time. Your father will always be remember as a very special person. He was funny, always listened and had honest helpful advise. I am thinking of all of you and send you my strength. All my love Joan
Dawn Slike
November 21, 2011
Jean, I am so very sorry for your loss of your dear husband. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, anything at all.
Sincerely,
Dan and Lorna Masek
November 20, 2011
Paul, Mike and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one.
Valorie Wolcott Mendelson
November 20, 2011
For so many years Joe and I worked together at Mayfield High School. I remember his helpfulness, gentleness, good common sense, and his chuckle which he used often and well to create balance in our work. I am sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I'm sure leaves a legacy of love to his family.
Larry Jones
November 20, 2011
Paul and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family, in the loss of your husband,dad,uncle,cousin,and friend. It is hard to lose a loved one, but remember God is always with you. My prayers are going out to you and your family.
Clara Chokenea
November 19, 2011
Dear Jean and family: I am sending you my deepest sympathy in your loss of such a wondwerful person. I was at Mayfield High School for many years with Joe and he was always someone you could go to and talk to about many things. I am sorry we did not get together more often after he retired. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Clara Chokenea
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