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Bruce Gibbs Obituary
He was known as the main USPS carrier for the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville until his retirement in 2019 after 30 1/2 years.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday February 25, 2023, at Hazy Mountain Winery in Afton, Virginia.
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John Racine
March 13, 2023
Bruce was a great friend who could always be counted on for a smile and kind words. He will be missed.
Barbara Peters
February 27, 2023
Bruce was a good friend who worked along side my husband for years at the Post Office. We spent a lot of time with Bruce and his family, including a monumental trip to South Dakota in a van. Bruce was generous and kind, with wry sense of humor. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Sarah and Logan, I would have
been at his Memorial Service had I known. Love you, and your dad.
Peter Walpole
February 25, 2023
I had the joy and good fortune to know Bruce for many years, working alongside him at the Post Office. His is a good soul, gentle, playful, though he could be sparked to anger by injustice. On rare occasions my young son would come to the Post Office, either with me on a day off or with my wife if she was picking me up after work, and he would look for Bruce -- just Bruce, among all the folks there -- and Bruce would greet him with delight and they would chat away about this or that. It brought me joy to see them, two good people together, one very young, and one adult nurturing that rarest of traits, a heart still young.
G. H. Carlin
February 23, 2023
My sympathy to family and friends. I had pleasure of working with Bruce during my career at the main post office in Charlottesville.
G.H. Carlin
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Linda Catoe
February 22, 2023
I am so saddened by Bruce's passing. I just heard about his passing. Bruce delivered mail to the building where I work downtown. My coworkers and I instantly fell in love with him. We missed him when he retired. Sending prayers to his family
Stacy A Zimmerman
February 20, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. I carried mail with him at the Charlottesville Post Office. We shared conversation and laughs that always made my day better. I remember his brilliant smile. My thoughts are with all who knew and cared for him, especially his family.
John A Carpenter Sr
February 19, 2023
Bruce will be greatly missed. I knew him and worked with him at the Charlottesville Main Post Office from 1999-2018. Surprisingly sad news to hear but I know he is with God. His heart and mind was always in the right place and he always gave me good advice. Love you and miss you Brother.
John A. Carpenter Sr
Phyllis Ganoe
February 19, 2023
Oh my goodness! I'm just sthis about Bruce! I am in total shock and my heart is broken. He was a good friend when we worked at the post office. To his family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
David
February 19, 2023
Sorry for your loss
Bruce and I worked together for a lot of years
Was a good and kind hearted man
David
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