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David S. Gilbert, Jr.

July 7, 1928 — May 11, 2015

David Samuel Gilbert, Jr., 86, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 7, 1928 in Christy Park and was the son of the late David S. Gilbert, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Vaughn Gilbert. He was a retired Carpenter, Builder, Construction Manager and Consultant, as well as a real estate broker. He built quality homes and several area churches including Greenock United Methodist Church, First Christian Church of McKeesport, and First Christian Church of Monroeville. He also built additions to Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cristy Park United Methodist Church and Central Highlands United Methodist Church, and was instrumental in the restoration of Gilbert Funeral Home. David was also an inventor, and held a patent on Drain Nut Pliers which he developed for the plumbing industry. He was affectionately known to his family as "Dode". He excelled at whatever he chose to do. Dode had a special place in his heart for animals, especially dogs. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Dorothy Rudd Gilbert, sons, Pastor David S. (Hinke) Gilbert, III of Kintnersville, Douglas D. Gilbert of Elizabeth Twp, Drew J. (Michele) Gilbert of Lincoln, and daughter, Denise M. (Joel) Waldman of Pittsburgh. He was the beloved Papa of David S. (Anna) Gilbert, IV, Troy J. (Savannah) Gilbert, Nathan J. Gilbert, Natalie M. Gilbert and Ian J. Gilbert, loving great-grandfather of Esther and Levi Gilbert, brother of H. Vaughn Gilbert, Dora Mae (Carl) Barker and Elizabeth "Libby" Raczkowski of Elizabeth Twp, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Gene Railingshafer, Fern Gilbert, Margaret Brewster, and Dorothy Greenewald, and a brother, Richard Gilbert. Friends are welcome Thursday, May 14 from 2-4 and 6-8, at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral service will be held at the Greenock United Methodist Church on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 11:00 am with Pastor David S. Gilbert, III, officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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