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Lee Thomas Gilbert

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Lee Gilbert Obituary

Nutley, N.J. - Lee Thomas Gilbert, 77, of Nutley, N.J., passed away March 27, 2025. Born in New London, he was a long-time resident of Nutley. Lee was the son of the late Edward and Elisabeth Gilbert. Lee is survived by his loving wife Marcia Gilbert; his brothers, Clay Gilbert and his wife Dorothy, and Scott Gilbert.

Lee received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut. Later he received a master's degree from Rutgers University.

Before retiring. Lee was employed as an engineer and sales representative with Telcordia in Basking Ridge, N.J.

The funeral was held Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from the SW Brown and Son Funeral Home. The funeral Mass was celebrated at Grace Episcopal Church in Nutley.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by The Day on Apr. 4, 2025.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home

267 Centre Street, NUTLEY, NJ 07110

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

200 Highfield lane, NUTLEY, NJ 07110

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