Stanley E.  Gibbs
Died: Nov 27, 2017
Gibbs
Stanley E. Gibbs, 81, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. Born in Newton, NJ, Stan was the son of the late Stanley & Clara Poyer Gibbs. A lifelong resident of Hackettstown, Stanley retired from M & M Mars Candy Co. after 30 years of employment in the packing department. Mr. Gibbs was a graduate of Hackettstown High School, Class of 1955 where he excelled in football playing the position of quarterback in the "Single Wing" formation. Stanley served our country in the New Jersey National Guard and was a member of the Hackettstown American Legion, Blue Ridge Post #132. In addition, he was a long time member of the Hackettstown Fire Department and the Hackettstown Moose Lodge. After his retirement, Stanley continued to follow the Hackettstown Football team and was instrumental in erecting the coach "Chot Morrison" memorial on the Hackettstown High School Athletic Field. He is survived by six children; Cynthia Fancera of Oxford, NJ; Gary Gibbs of Colorado Springs, CO; Michael Gibbs of Springfield, NY; Ronald Gibbs of Ashburn, VA; Susan Lindsay of Scotrun, PA & Thomas J. Gibbs of Hackettstown, NJ. One brother, Norman Gibbs of Phillipsburg, NJ and a half sister, Cathy Rivers of Port Charlotte, FL. He also had 7 loving grandchildren. His beloved wife, Juanita McConnell Gibbs passed away several years ago. Visitation will take place from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00am in the Funeral Home with the interment taking place at the Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Morrison Field Gate Project. Payable to the Hackettstown Football Booster Club, P.O. Box 93, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840.

Condolences:

Chris Kolbusch and Family
#25
December 3rd, 2017 2:54 pm
You are all in our thoughts.
Linda Oleszek
#24
December 2nd, 2017 11:16 am
I am so sad to hear the passing of Mr. Gibbs. My sincere condolences to his entire family. Hackettstown has lost a "Great One". May he rest in piece. He will be truly missed.
Diane Parks Ostrow and family
#23
December 2nd, 2017 2:21 am
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Gibbs family on Mr Gibbs passing. May God carry you all through this difficult time and may His peace cover each of you. The Parks and Ostrow families are lifting all of you in prayer.
Donna Dimiceli Miller
#22
December 1st, 2017 4:47 pm
My deepest sympathy to Sue and family. Your dad was one of a kind, he always made me laugh. Take comfort in knowing he's with your mom watching over all of you.
Lee and Terri (Handelong) Donahoe
#21
December 1st, 2017 1:25 pm
So sorry for your loss... RIP Stanley...
Bob & Pat Pearson
#20
December 1st, 2017 2:28 am
Our deepest sympathies to the Gibbs Family, Stan was a great neighbor and friend , we will miss you and keep you in our prayers . We had many laughs together , and shared many Hackettstown football games together, and our conversations downtown sure solved the worlds problems ! Keep them laughing in Heaven Stan , Rest In Peace .
Bill Conforti
#19
November 30th, 2017 7:20 pm
To the Gibbs family. My sincere condolences on your loss. He will be missed.
Gail Petteruti
#18
November 30th, 2017 6:29 pm
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. The Mars Retiree Club
Richard and Ilse Hendershot
#17
November 30th, 2017 4:11 pm
I sure will miss you buddy our times in high school were a delight I wish I had seen you more but I am a long ways away. I will pray for your family and long recall our fun times.
Tammy and Ardys Culp
#16
November 30th, 2017 12:40 pm
Sending our sincere condolences to the Gibbs family for your loss.. Stan always made people laugh.. May he rest in peace
Dave and Betty Jenkins
#15
November 29th, 2017 6:38 pm
Our sincerest condolences to the Gibbs Family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all through this difficult time.
Linda Gensler Addario
#14
November 29th, 2017 4:46 pm
My deepest sympathies to Susan and her family.
Marion & Becky Lindsay,
#13
November 29th, 2017 4:12 pm
Sue, Jeanne, & Gibbs Family, so sorry about your dad and family member. We were glad to spend some time with him while in the hospital, he loved his family and sports as well. Our prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
Virginia Evans
#12
November 29th, 2017 12:28 pm
Sending you all warm hugs. I am sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Cathy Mooney Clarke
#11
November 29th, 2017 8:53 am
Sue, Jeanne and Gibbs Family - I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was one of a kind guy. Will always have memories of when you lived on Main Street and going to the HHS Wrestling Matches. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gibbs Family at this sad time.
David L Tynan
#10
November 29th, 2017 7:20 am
To the Gibbs family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you... Rest in Peace Stan
Christina Gleason
#9
November 28th, 2017 8:21 pm
So sorry for your families loss. God Bless.
Chris Black
#8
November 28th, 2017 7:53 pm
So saddened to see Stanley's obituary. He was a great neighbor on Liberty Street and I enjoyed seeing him and catching up over the years when I would see him around town. Thoughts and prayers. Chris and John Black
Doreen pampani
#7
November 28th, 2017 7:41 pm
I'm sorry for your loss
Susan ( Gibbs) Lindsay
#6
November 28th, 2017 7:30 pm
Pop you were one of a kind person. Everyone says I am just like you but you are going to be a hard act to follow but I am up anything at this point.
Tom, Linda & Tammy Cominsky
#5
November 28th, 2017 6:44 pm
Sue,Jeanne and family, So sorry about the passing of Stanley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron & Barbara Shaw
#4
November 28th, 2017 5:50 pm
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We always met Stanley at the Shop Rite to "catch up" . God Bless. Ron & Barbara Shaw
Christine Mazzola
#3
November 28th, 2017 5:05 pm
My Mom always told me how much fun she had at M & M's with your dad and what a great person he was to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Arlene Bailey
#2
November 28th, 2017 3:46 pm
Sorry to hear of Stan,s passing .Stan was always great for a good joke & laugh ,I will miss that ..But Stan, Ralph will meet you with open arms & maybe even a Beer.Rest in Peace Friend .....
Les and Joy Snyder, Sr.
#1
November 28th, 2017 1:57 pm
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of our longtime friend Stan..He always had a smile on his face and a warm welcome for anyone he encountered along the way. R.I.P. Stan...you will be very much missed. Joy and Les Snyder
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