Lucy D Gibson

1926 - 2014

Lucy D Gibson obituary, 1926-2014, Stamford, CT

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home - Stamford

2900 Summer Street

Stamford, Connecticut

Lucy Gibson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 4, 2014.

Lucy D. Gibson age 87 of Stamford CT died on Wednesday April 2, 2014.

Lucy was born in Tolve, Italy and her mother passed away when she was just one year old. She came to America with her identical twin, Mary, and older sister, Antoinette, in 1934. They were raised by their aunt and uncle on a farm in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, Lucy moved to New York City and began schooling to become a registered nurse. She enjoyed a career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital before moving to California to educate herself further and became a nurse anesthetist.

She met her husband Rod at a Young Republicans meeting in San Francisco, California where Rod was in charge of public relations and Lucy was attending. Lucy caught Rod's eye and they became acquainted shortly after. They were married in November 1962 and honeymooned in the Poconos. They lived in an apartment in Fresno, California where their two sons, John and Ted, were born. They moved to a home in Walnut Creek, California until the late 1960's when they relocated to Mountainside, New Jersey. They settled in Stamford, Connecticut, where they have lived for the last 41 years. Lucy held a position as a registered nurse at St Joseph's Hospital followed by Pitney Bowes until she retired.

Lucy enjoyed tending to her flowers in her yard and took great pride in her rock garden, in addition to many varieties of indoor plants from orchids to lemon trees. She loved visits from her grandchildren, always making sure to feed them well every time she saw them. Lucy was an avid Yankees fan and liked talking to her twin sister Mary about the players and the games, always rooting for the closing pitchers who saved the game.

Lucy is survived by Rod, her husband of 51 years; her son Ted and his two children Brittany and Kyle; Ted's wife Marlene and her two children Brianna and Dylan; her brother-in-law, Pat; and three nieces and a nephew. Lucy was predeceased by her son John in 1983, her sister Antoinette in 2010, and her twin sister Mary in 2012.

Friends may visit with the family at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street, Stamford, from 1-4 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2014.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, April 7, 2014 at Holy Spirit Church, 403 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. Burial will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford.

If friends so wish, memorial donations to Holy Spirit Church, 403 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903 would be kindly appreciated.

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April 12, 2014

Brittany Gibson

I love you Nanna. You were even smiling in your last weeks in the hospital. We all miss you.

Posted by Brittany Gibson

April 8, 2014

My dearest Lucy is now an angel in heaven. Her job as angel on earth is now done. Rest dearest lady and know that my love for you goes with you. I will see you in each flower and will hear the sweet, calm sound of your voice in each breeze. You were my guardian angel. C

April 5, 2014

Donna Cartsounis

I am very sorry to learn of Lucy's passing. I worked with her at St. Joseph Hospital many years ago. I haven't seen her in many years, my sympathies to her family.

Donna Cartsounis

April 5, 2014

Bonnie Margolis

I remember Lucy from St. Joseph's Hospital and her devotion to her family and her religious beliefs. RIP.My condolences to her family.

April 4, 2014

Fran Mancino Sayers & husband

In loving memory of a wonderful woman.. So sorry for your loss.

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