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JOHN GIBBONS Obituary

GIBBONS--John J. The Board of Trustees and staff of Practising Law Institute (PLI) mourn the passing of longtime Trustee and former chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, John. J. Gibbons. Judge Gibbons was an active contributor to PLI. We will miss his wise counsel. Our sympathies to his family and colleagues.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 12, 2018.

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December 30, 2018

Sincerest Condolences to the family of Judge Gibbons, He will remain forever in my prayers, Algernon A. Phillips MD

Mostafa and Sandy Rashed

December 14, 2018

Sending prayers for Mr. Gibbons and love to the family.

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Karen Dienst

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Denise Dominguez

December 13, 2018

Rest in Peace Judge Gibbons

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a loved one

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B Hall

December 12, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in God's Word at John 6:40

December 11, 2018

My sincere condolence, may. Our godly father bring comfort and peace to all.mathews 5:4

December 11, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

December 11, 2018

Long ago, Judge Gibbons mediated a sexual harassment case in which I represented the plaintiff. He told me that I was the most stubborn woman he ever met. After I responded, "Well, that is because you never met my mother", he laughed and successfully settled the case.

He will be missed.

December 11, 2018

Please accept my condolences. May you find peace in the days ahead as you reflect on the memories of your dear love one. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Emmett Curran

December 11, 2018

I had the pleasure of serving with John on the Holy Cross Board in the 1990s. He was a remarkable man who embodied the best that Jesuit education strives to produce in its graduates. May he now know all the fruits of a life so wisely and justly lived.

M.

December 11, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, Family and Friends. Psalms 91:2. Please accept my condolences.

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