Kyran S. Gilbert Obituary (1943

Kyran S. Gilbert, peacefully passed away on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 2023 at the Samaritan Center in Voorhees, New Jersey. Proud United States Army Veteran: A combat engineer who earned a Sharpshooter Badge serving in the German theater. Born on August 23,1943 to the late Edmund and Kathryn (Nee: Trainer), Gilbert, Kyran has been a life-long resident of South Philadelphia. A graduate of Bishop Neumann, Class of 61. For many years, he worked as a truck driver for both locals 107 and 500 and served as a Shop Stewart/Union delegate. He has been a member of the Fralinger String Band for the past 50 years. Kyran enjoyed spending summers at the Jersey shore with family, and watching his grandchildren play sports and perform. He spent the month of August preparing for and celebrating his birthday. For many years, he liked to march in the Mummers Parade and hunt in Potter County. He will best be remembered for his warm smile, gregarious personality and charming disposition, but most of all for his loyalty to family and friends. Beloved husband of 56 years to Peggy (ne; Ferris) Gilbert. Devoted father to Monica (Edward) Regan, Keith (Melissa) Gilbert, Chad (Dana) Gilbert. Proud and doting Poppy/Pop Pop to Austin (Haylee), Kiera, Keenan, Conor, Moira, Cade, Colin, Kyran, Julian, Jace and Great "Pop Pop Pop" of Leo. Brother of Edmund (late Joan) Gilbert, Michael (MaryEllen) Gilbert, Terry Gara and the late Kathleen (John) Powell. Brother-in-law to Maryann (late John) Salicondro, Elizabeth (late Louis) DeAngelis, late Walt (Frances) Ferris, and late Ronnie (Rob) Doody. He will also be sadly missed by his God Children, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Relatives, friends and all who loved him are invited to his visitation Tuesday (March 28, 2023) eve from 6:30-9pm and again on Wednesday (March 29, 2023) morning from 8-9:10am at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. His Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial and Military Honors will follow at 11:30am- Washington Crossings National Cemetery, in Newtown, PA. Donations in his memory can be made to either The Katie Kirlin Fund, 229 Wolf St. Phila. PA 19148 or The Samaritan Center at Voorhees, 265 NJ S73 Voorhees, NJ 08043. Cemetery Washington Crossing National Cemetery Newtown PAUS Visitation Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19148 US 215-334-1578 Visitation Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:00 AM - 9:10 AM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19148 US 215-334-1578 Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:30 AM - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 2317 S. 3rd St. Phila PA 19148 US Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578