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Elmira - Age 68, died peacefully at home on his farm, Sunday, July 21, 2019, a place he loved and lived for nearly 50 years. Gilly was born and raised in Elmira a son of the late Andrew and Frances (Wolfe) Gilbert. He is also predeceased by his sister Catherine Rose Gilbert. Gilly is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Patricia A. and Gerald Sweeney of Albany NY; niece Kelly (Joseph) Ahearn of Troy NY with son Aiden; friend and companion Kerry Keck Ames of Elmira; canine companion Matty; special family friends, Sheila Hungerford, Greg and Julie Hungerford, Colleen and Mark Titus, David Carr; along with many other good friends. Gilly was a 1969 graduate of Elmira Free Academy. He served in the US Army from January 1971 until January 1973. Gilly worked with NYS Department of Corrections, retiring in 2000, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. Gilly was a member of the White Eagles Club and the American Legion Post #443. He was an avid golfer and New York Yankee fan. One of Gilly's greatest joys was watching the sunsets from his home on the farm. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. A funeral service, with military honors will follow at 6:00 p.m. Those wishing may remember Gilly with a donation to either, the SPCA, 2435 Route 352, Elmira NY 14903, or the Vietnam Veterans of America, 1200 Davis Street, Elmira NY 14901.
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Maryann Devlin Knapp
July 18, 2025
Miss talking to you and remembering the good times
Scott and Sue Allmendinger
July 30, 2019
So sorry to hear of your passing Gilly, Scott and i hold many fond memories of our Gilly, through work and play. My favorites are from the lake and the boat. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. RIP my friend and enjoy the sunsets from heaven.
Bob Zawko
July 28, 2019
Gilly was a lifelong friend, he will be missed, rest in peace Dan.
Sincerely,
Bob Zawko
Floyd Bennett
July 27, 2019
Gilly was a friend for many years, long before my corrections career began, and a great friend he was!! He will be sorely missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family!! Rest-In-Peace my friend!!
SAL AROMOLA
July 26, 2019
RIP DAN
Sid Graubard
July 25, 2019
Gilly, you sure will be missed. Always enjoyed working with you. Rest-in-Peace, my brother.
Shannon Hillman-Crandall
July 25, 2019
You will be very missed Gilly. Thank you for always being so kind to me. Hug Carol for me. She will be happy to see you. ❤
Jack Meck
July 25, 2019
You will be missed Danny. I have great memories of us growing up on Hall Street. Say Hi to Jimmy. May you RIP.
Keith Gustin
July 24, 2019
Hey Gilly, say hi to my brother Grease for me will ya? I know he is looking forward to being with his best friend again... love ya man, happy trails!!!
Carmella Allegretto-Baker
July 24, 2019
RIP, Danny. You will be sorely missed by all who knows and loves you, which is many.
Mark Titus
July 24, 2019
We lost a great friend. I will cherished all the memories we had together and I thank you for that. Their will be only one "Gilly". Gramma Fran, Deke, and Kathy are waiting for you with open arms. Rest in peace my brother. Love you
Frank Romen
July 23, 2019
Well I can't believe it but we lost a great man he would do anything for anybody we had many laughs together and some great times until we meet again rest in peace my brother my thoughts and prayers are with your family but Heaven must have had an opening and they're getting a legend
Harry Decker
July 23, 2019
RI.P MY BROTHER. May we meet again love ya.
George & Nancy Ziegler
July 23, 2019
RIP Danny, you will always live in our hearts & prayers..
George & Nancy Ziegler
July 23, 2019
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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