Jane E. Gebert 1932-2018
Jane “Jean” Gebert passed on August 9th, 2018 with her family at her side in Baldwin NY. Proud daughter of Irish Immigrants, born in 1932 on the West Side of Manhattan, would also spend time in the Bronx, before establishing strong roots throughout her childhood in Bay Ridge Brooklyn.
Moving to Woodhaven Queens in 1956 with her husband the late Henry D. Gebert they would raise 11 children, seeing their tribe grow immeasurably with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Their local Parish, St. Thomas The Apostle would help educate their children in the Catholic Faith, see their family through joyous and trying times, including boarding them after a house fire on New Year’s Eve day in 1969.
Jane believed in helping others, volunteering as a parent, CCD teacher, working with “PRIDE” (People for Rehabilitation through Integration for the Disabled through Education) and donating to charitable causes.
Her children would hear stories of her Co-Workers at Howard Johnsons, The Prince George Hotel and NY Hilton. Stories that spoke of her value in a hard day’s work and earning your own way in life.
Jane loved the Ocean, taking family and neighborhood children to Rockaway Beach, to the shores of Long Island and Cape Cod. Also, treasuring time spent reading in self betterment and developing relationships around the table. She especially enjoyed large gatherings with Family and Friends during the Holidays and always willing to make room for one more guest.
Jane and Our family will always be grateful for friends and caretakers that would visit over the years and spend time with her in the end.
Jane is survived by many family members, including her brother John P. Tynan of Sarasota Florida (formerly of Middle Village, NY). Predeceased siblings consist of Peter, James, Martin, Mary and Theresa.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas Apostle in Woodhaven followed by internment at St. Charles Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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