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Eric Gibson Obituary
Born in New London, on Nov. 23, 1978, he was the son of Ronald J. Gibson of New London and Monica A. (Pisapia) Gibson of Niantic. Eric was a graduate of St. Bernard High School, Class of 1997, where he was a four-year member of the wrestling team and placed fifth in the State Championship Tournament in his senior year. In 2004, he earned his bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Trinity College. He worked for several years as a poker dealer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs before returning to Connecticut and working at Foxwoods.
He was currently working at his family's business as the assistant manager of The Computer Lab, Inc. in New London. Eric was a lifelong, die hard Boston Red Sox fan and was thrilled each time they won the world series. He was also a fan of the Chicago Bears. He will be forever loved by his family and many friends.
In addition to his beloved parents, Ronald and Monica, he is survived by five siblings, Richard Miller and wife, Stacey, David Gibson, Debora Miller, Donna Myers, and Deanna Scott; Godparents, Robert and Jean Albino of Florida; a great-aunt and uncle, Gladys Longo and John Buzenski; his nieces, Jennifer Dennis and Taylor and Alexis Miller; and his extended family and friends.
In 2008 he was predeceased both of his grandmothers, Celina Pisapia and Doris Phillips.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at St. Mary Star of Sea Church, 10 Huntington St., New London. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Mausoleum. There are no calling hours.
Please omit flowers. Donations in his memory are asked to be made to a favorite charity of one's choice.
The Woyasz & Son Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Phil Coco
March 27, 2017
To Eric's family, I am very sorry for your loss... you are all in my prayers! It is very sad that another member of the St. Bernard's community has passed on. I recall how much my classmates on the wrestling team (Class of '99) looked up to Eric. God bless the Gibson family!
Diane Whidden
March 27, 2017
Ron, Monica and family,
So sorry for your loss. May fond memories with Eric bring you comfort during this difficult time.
The Strelchun Family
Suzanne Cattanach
March 24, 2017
Dear Monica, Ron and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Clark van der Lyke
March 23, 2017
So sorry for the loss of this young man. My best to the family and friends.
Donna Bienkowski Smith
March 23, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you. God bless you.
Daniel Tamborra
March 22, 2017
My condolences and blessings to the family.
Lorre Branstrom
March 22, 2017
Monica, Ron and Family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. May his love and memories you carry in your hearts bring you comfort and peace. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Lorre Branstrom
Rick and Marsha Silvia
March 22, 2017
Monica Ron Rick and Debbie We are very sorry for your lose. We hope the good memories you all have of Eric will help you through this very difficult time. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Debora Miller
March 21, 2017
To my brother Eric I'm so lost for words of how I feel right now but I do know how much I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER
Frank Pescatello
March 20, 2017
Monica / Ron,
Words can't describe how I feel. Eric was my best friend in High School and can't believe he won't be there to visit when I go home. I will see you on Wednesday.
Love
Frank
Chris Clarke
March 20, 2017
Dear Monica and Ron, So sorry for your loss. I pray you find the strength to get you through. You're in my heart now and always. RIP Eric.
Phyllis Pellegrino
March 19, 2017
Dear Monica and Ron,
So sorry to hear of Eric's passing. I fondly remember those wrestling days at St. Bernard. Please accept my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Phyllis Pellegrino and family.
Dorothy Pickering
March 19, 2017
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you,
Monica, and to your family. Losing a child is
so difficult---and so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy Pickering (in case you don't remember,
Your Math teacher at Adult Ed)
Justin Menno
March 18, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences. Eric was an exceptional wrestler and an exceptional teammate at St. Bernard's.
Micky Williston
March 18, 2017
Ron and Monica, I'm so sorry for your devastating loss. I remember Eric when he was a wee thing of about 8. My thoughts are with you.
Micky Williston
Christina Cebelenski (Mistron)
March 18, 2017
I don't even know what to say to accurately express how I feel. I have so many wonderful memories of him. He will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 18, 2017
We all will miss Eric. He helped me when I first started playing in the stock market . A few times he came over to watch Chicago Bears games together. Of course he always needled me when the Red Sox beat the Yankees. Dean Wilkinson
Bob & Doreen Bono
March 18, 2017
Monica, Ron, Rick, Deb,
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. You are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Eric.
Leslie Enos
March 18, 2017
Extending my most heartfelt sympathy to your family.
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