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Eben Gilbert Obituary
of St. Petersburg, FL passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025 after a brave journey living with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Boston, he attended UMass Amherst before graduating from Johnson & Wales Culinary in 1983. Settling in Springfield, MA, he worked 20 plus years for the Student Prince/Fort Restaurant before relocating to Florida, retiring from Hyatt turned Hilton in Tampa. He was a talented chef and "Encyclopedic Food Guy". A member of the Tai Chi Society of St. Petersburg, he loved all things food related, traveling, puzzles and being outdoors. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Maureen Morris; sisters, Martha Giacalone (David), Barbara Paro (Dan) of New Hampshire; local caregiver/sister-in-law, Theresa Morris; numerous nieces and nephews and their children; and many wonderful and longtime friends across the country. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Marnee Gilbert of New Hampshire and sister, Dale McRae of Virginia. Services to be held in Peterborough, New Hampshire, with interment there. Memoriam in St. Petersburg to follow. Contributions to The Parkinson's Foundation requested.
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Buck Chandler
September 30, 2025
Great food, times, memories and adventures that we shared together. I will miss you dear friend . Thank you for always being there for me from the F.U.N. shows to the many breweries we enjoyed together. RIP old friend. Prost!
David Keighley, aka "Sport".
September 30, 2025
Like John, I met Eben as a freshman at UMass, Greenough Dorm. He was always gentle and gregarious, and up for adventure at any moment. I am so sorry about your passing, old friend.
JOHN J GREELEY
September 29, 2025
You were one of my first friends at Umass Amherst and I shall miss you, Eben.
Rest in Peace my friend.
John Greeley
Scott Saunders
September 28, 2025
RIP my old friend.
Scott
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