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FORTY FORT — John Gildea, of Forty Fort, passed away on Dec. 14, 2021.
John was the eldest son of Jack and Thelma Gregory Gildea, of Dallas. He graduated from Central Catholic High School, Kingston and Bloomsburg State College where he was a member of Phi Sigma Pi and Sigma Tau Delta National Honor Societies.
John was a career employee of the Social Security Administration, during which time he served on the staff of four Area Directors and as Manager of the Bloomsburg Social Security Office. He retired as an Area Systems Coordinator and also held positions in the Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Hazleton and Harrisburg Offices.
He was a Past President of the Forty Fort Lions Club. He was also a licensed youth soccer coach, having served for many years as coach for the Forty Fort Youth Soccer Association (Pioneers).
John is survived by his true love and wife, the former Debra Smith; sons, Shaun Gildea and wife, Erika Seberhagen, of Silver Spring, Md., Brian Gildea and fiancée, Shannon Conway, of Kingston, and Kyle Gildea and companion, Melaura Homan-Smith, of Chevy Chase, Md.; and granddaughter, Fiona Rose Gildea, of Silver Spring, Md.; as well as, many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service and visitation will be held at a time to be announced. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc., Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704, 570-288-4261.
For more information or to send the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website at hughbhughes.com.
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Michael Chieffallo
January 29, 2022
So shocked to discover John has passed. Worked with John for many years at SSA. Always so helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Hope you're able to find some small comfort during this time.
Robert,Jeanne,&Christopher Boos
December 27, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with Debbie and the Gildea family. May John Rest In Peace.
Michael Tribendis-WSCC-1968
December 22, 2021
Sorry for your loss,
Carol Alexander
December 22, 2021
Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I knew John while working for Social security for many years. He was a kind, helpful person and touched the lives of many people.
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Mabel Shaver Boyle
December 21, 2021
Deepest sympathy to the family. Remember John as a child. His mother and my husband Bob Shaver were first cousins.
PAUL CHOCALLO
December 21, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss
Mike McFadden
December 21, 2021
My condolences to John´s family. May he Rest In Peace.
Tom Gildea
December 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss I remember my mother Eileen helped John with parts of the Gildea Family Tree.
Kathy Friar Kross
December 21, 2021
To the family of John.....My thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew John at Central Catholic, him a year ahead of me. And although our paths did not cross in the recent years, I will always remember John as a true gentleman. RIP, John
Tom Gildea
December 21, 2021
To the family of John Gildea so sorry for your loss
Ann Saxton
December 21, 2021
Dear Deb and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I will keep John and your family in my prayers. My sincere condolences. Sincerely, Ann
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