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GELBMAN, WILBUR E.Wilbur E. Gelbman, age 91, of Dix Hills, NY, formerly of Deltona, FL and Yonkers, NY on Feb. 3, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Gelbman, loving father of Marion Vann and Phyllis Toran (William). Cherished grandfather of Stephen Vann (Sylvie), Lesley Vann, Ron Toran (Catherine), Bruce Toran (Marta), Stephen Toran (Karen). Devoted great-grandfather of Joshua and Rachel Vann, Sophie and Sebastien Bigar-Vann, Jordan and Marissa Toran, Anastasia and Jennifer Toran, and Mitchell, Zachary, and Logan Toran. Also survived by loving sisters Ruth Stone and Judy Goldsmith. Member of Temple Beth Shalom, Deltona, FL, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Free Inquiry Society- Orlando, sponsor of Orlando Opera, founder of Chess Club-Deltona Lakes Elementary School, deliverer of Meals-On-Wheels, and co-chairman of Alzheimers Support Group-Deltona. Services will be at 1:00 PM at I.J. Morris funeral Home at 21 East Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills, NY 1-800-4145. Shiva will be observed at the home of Phyllis and Bill Toran, 11 Diane Lane, East Northport, NY, Sunday following services, Monday and Tuesday. A Memorial service will be held in Deltona, FL at a later date.

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Published by The Journal News on Feb. 7, 2005.

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