Anne M. Gibbons of Bronxville passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 3, 2021. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late George J. Gibbons, loving mother of Thomas J. (Patti) and Noreen (David) Wallover, devoted grandmother of Timothy and Catherine Gibbons and Hannah Wallover, dear sister of James McHugh (Roberta) and the late Peter McHugh (Patricia). Anne was born in the Bronx to the late Peter and Nora McHugh. Growing up in the Bronx she attended St. Luke’s Grammar School and after skipping a year ahead she graduated from Sacred Heart of Mary High School in 1949. She spent her summers with her large extended Irish family in Rockaway Beach, a tradition that continued on with her own family until the 1990’s. Anne and George were married in 1961 and eventually settled in Melville, Long Island where they raised Tom and Noreen. In 1979, she and George moved to Boca Raton, Florida before eventually retiring in Bronxville, NY in 2002. Anne was a devout Catholic and was very active within her religious community, throughout her life. She and George were founding members of St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Melville as well as St. Jude’s Church in Boca Raton. Anne was also a very active member of St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville until the time of her death. During their retirement years Anne and George enjoyed traveling and taking cruises all over the globe. Calling Hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville Thursday April 15, 2021, between the hours of 3 pm to 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 10:45am. In lieu of Flowers contributions may be made to Calvary at Home Hospice.
Calling Hours: 3 to 7 pm, Thursday, April 15, 2021
Mass: 10:45 am, Friday, April 16, 2021 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville
In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions may be made to Calvary Home Hospice
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Cathy Daleo says
April 12, 2021 at 3:10 pmOur deepest sympathy to Anne’s family.
Anne was a lovely woman,who was our neighbor,she was always so sweet and pleasant.
May happy memories of her ,sustain you at this sad time.
Our heartfelt condolence,
Cathy Daleo and Anne Marie McGrady
Shannon & Ryan says
April 13, 2021 at 9:20 pmTom and Family, we are so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Sending healing and prayers your way.
Joseph Day says
April 14, 2021 at 10:53 amOn behalf of your fellow Chiefs of Police in NY and NJ we would like to extend to you and your family our deepest condolences.
Barbara Wrobel says
April 15, 2021 at 8:15 amJohn and I were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. It has been several years since we’ve seen your Mom, but we felt a real sense of loss when we heard the news. We will always remember the good times we shared in Melville. Our love and prayers to all the family!
Sincerely,
Barbara Wrobel