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Dan GIMBEL Obituary
Dan Gimbel (1935-2016) passed from this life peacefully on January 28th, at home in Boynton Beach, Florida one day after his 81st birthday, with his wife Ellen of 57 years at his side. Dan was born in Philadelphia, the 5th child and youngest son of Colonel Richard and Julia Gimbel's seven children. He was the grandson of Ellis A. Gimbel, philanthropist and Chairman of the Board of GImbel Brothers, and great grandson of Adam Gimbel, founder of the department stores. Dan attended the Taft School and the University of Connecticut, served in the US Army in Germany and was trained to repair computers before most had ever heard of them. His desire to share this knowledge led to his creation of the Quail Ridge Computer Club. He also loved tennis and introduced pickle ball to his community at Quail Ridge. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son William, daughter Lori and her husband Dennis Parent grandson John Rodgers and Logan Parent, sisters Sally Taussig (Huntingdon Valley), Patricia Lewis (Bethesda, MD) and Pamela Lehman (Brooklyn, NY) and special "grandsons" Ryan and Jake Williams. A memorial service was held at Quail Ridge Country Club.
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September 9, 2016
Ellen
tonight i was watching the movie "The Conversation" and saw a young Danny. i have seen the movie a couple of times over the years. Danny was a big mentor of mine over the years and in fact still many years later have a buckle he gave me (probably 40 years ago that says "success comes to those that hustle wisely" I have it on my bed side table and reflect back on it daily.i had a great successful career (Ademco, Fire Lite)and now retired and think of my friend/Danny often. Hope your are well and this note gets to you.
Allen Fritts
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