GIBELLO, Raymond F., of Franklin Lakes, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the age of 91. Born in Paterson to John and Olga (Lombardi) Gibello, he has lived in Franklin Lakes since 1966. Raymond was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with a degree in Engineering. Raymond felt the call to serve in the military came in the 1950’s. He served as a member of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division as a member of a heavy mortar company during the Korean War. He saw frequent combat action while engaging with North Korean and Chinese troops. He earned a Combat Infantry Badge, the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and United Nations Service Medal. Sgt. Gibello was often described as a soft-spoken and unassuming person; he was the epitome of the citizen soldier. When he left the military and returned to civilian life, he married, started a business, bought a home, raised a family, and made positive contributions to his community. Raymond was the Founder and President of Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal Company in Wallington, NJ. He was a member of the Serra Club of Paterson, and President and District Governor for many years, and served as a member of Cursillo Movement of Newark Diocese for several years. Raymond was a lifetime member of the Franklin Lakes VFW Post 5702 and a member of the Franklin Lakes Seniors Club. In 2014, Raymond was honored and named Grand Marshal of the Franklin Lakes Memorial Day Parade for his years of service to our country, and for his contributions to his community. He and his wife Jean were active members of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes, where Raymond served for many years as an usher.
Raymond leaves behind his loving wife of 69 years, Jean Gibello of Franklin Lakes, and his sons Raymond Gibello and his wife Cheryl, and Craig Gibello and his wife Joann. Loving grandfather to Amos Gibello and his wife Leah, Rachael Luski and her husband Chris, Caleb Gibello and his wife Melissa, Hannah Garvin and her husband Chris, April Arnold and her husband Jacob, and David Gibello. Proud great-grandfather of 13 with number 14 on the way. Raymond also leaves behind his sister Diane Praschak. Raymond was particularly proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and he will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Family and friends may visit on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 4 – 8 PM at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church, 25 Purdue Avenue, Oakland, NJ.
Entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond’s memory to the MBS Church Restoration Fund, 787 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or visit www.alz.org.