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John Gibilisco Obituary
Dec 3, 1921 - Dec 16, 2010
Age 89, of Omaha, Beloved grandfather, husband, father, son, brother, uncle and cousin, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Hospice House in Omaha. John was born in Omaha to Cirino and Antonia Gibilisco. He grew up in South Omaha and graduated from Creighton University. He had a distinguished and enjoyable career as a Pharmacist at Walgreen's for many years, as well as owning his own business. John also served for two years in the Army during WWII. John is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Alice Gibilisco; daughter Diane Larson; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck Gibilisco and Mary Carr; daughter Linda Gardner; grandchildren, John Urzendowski, Debra Primus and husband Roger, James Urzendowski and wife Judy, Paul Gardner and wife Michelle, Sara Lutzi and husband Jack, Becky Gardner, John Gardner; 11 great grandchildren; many other dear friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Paul Gibilisco.
VIGIL SERVICE Monday 6:30pm at West Center Chapel. SERVICES Tuesday 9:30am, West Center Chapel to Holy Cross Catholic Church for MASS at 10am. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, with Military Rites by American Legion Post #1. Memorials to Nebraska Diabetes Association. VISITATION starts 3pm Monday, with family receiving friends 4:30-6:30pm at the West Center Chapel. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gibilisco
December 21, 2010
Dec 21, 2010
Dear ALice,
I am sorry for your loss. I know you had many years together but it is still hard to let go. I was just talking to Paul about getting together for lunch with John when I visit Omaha.
Please know that our prayers are with you.
John & Joyce Hazuka
Marathon, FL
Dan and Judy Gibilisco Driscoll
December 20, 2010
Dear Alice, Diane, Chuck and Linda and families
Being a member of the Gibilisco family as well, I can truly say that the family will never be the same....
John was the glue that made us all want to stick together. He made happy and lasting memories wherever he was. Every single day was special to him and we all felt like we were special to him.
Thanks for the memories John....Love you
Heaven will never be the same....
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Dan and Judy Gibilisco Driscoll
Linda Henninger
December 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you... John was a wonderful person and made me feel welcome to the neighborhood when my son and I first moved in. Always with a smile and a wave...he will be missed. Your neighbor....
David Sink
December 19, 2010
My sincerest condolences to John's family, especially Alice. His longtime neighbors were my mother and father, Calvin and Anna Mae Sink, who treasured John, as did everyone else on the block. I am saddened by his passing.
Margaret Kennedy - Jordan
December 19, 2010
Mrs. Gibilisco, Diane, Chuck and Linda
I was very sorry to hear from Mary Cecilia and Ken that Mr.Gibilisco had passed away. He had a special place in the hearts of the Kennedy Family. He will certainly be missed.
Love,
Margaret Mary Kennedy Jordan and Family
Dan & Steph Gruber
December 18, 2010
John was such a wonderful neighbor and I know my folks always enjoyed talking with him. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of his family at this time. I know he will be so missed.
December 18, 2010
You will be missed John, but I know you will be in good hands. You and Dad will have a good time together again. Love you.
Mary Ann (Mangiamele) Webster
Patricia Hinsley
December 18, 2010
Condolences to the Gibilisco family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sara Lutzi
December 18, 2010
I loved my Grandpa, and I will miss him always.
Gary Gibilisco
December 17, 2010
Alice and family - our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. John is now with his many beloved relatives. God bless you all. Gary & Sherri Gibilisco
Bill Fead
December 17, 2010
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
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