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Gilbert Amgott Obituary
Melbourne
Gilbert Amgott, 96, of Viera, FL passed away on January 1, 2017. He was born in New York City on July 9, 1920. After graduating from Brooklyn College in 1940 with a degree in mathematics, Gil went to work at the Pentagon. After the start of WWII, he joined the army, and was sent to the South Pacific, where he was commissioned as a lieutenant. He took part in the invasion of several Japanese occupied islands as the army island hopped towards Japan. After the war, he returned to New York where, on New Year's Eve 1945, he met Julia Sultan on a blind date. They were married 9 months later, the start of a 69 year romance. Gil obtained an MBA from NYU, and became a CPA. He was the comptroller of Golden Foods in Manhattan for many years, then went to work for the Federal Government. He was the NJ grants manager for several federal programs, including Head Start. Gil was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He was known for his sense of humor, equanimity, and devotion to family. His wife Julia predeceased Gil by 1 year. Gil is survived by sons Gordon (Vicki) and Theodore (Colleen), as well as grandchildren Rachel, Stefanie, Jonathan, and Natalie Amgott. Funeral Services will be held at The Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 US HWY 1, Rockledge, FL. on Sunday, January 8, at noon, with interment and military honors to follow in Florida Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Space Coast Honor Flight.
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Ramona Gibson
January 11, 2017
I will forever fondly remember you. And celebrating Passover with you and your family was a golden treasure I will for ever remember. Rest well now in the arms of your sweet Julia.
Colleen Orlando
January 5, 2017
You are dearly missed from the staff and everyone else from life care center of Melbourne I know they loved Gilbert so much. You all in my thoughts and prayers. Love from someone cares Colleen F Orlando sending hugs and kisses and prayers your way
AC
January 5, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119: 50,76.
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