He was previously employed by US JVC, Wayne, NJ as a Warehouse Manager. Larry was also a member of the United Wire and Metal and Machine Union Local 810 for 24 years. He loved NASCAR especially Richard Petty, he was an avid electronics buff, enjoyed 1970’s music and spending time with his friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Lois (Kraetz) Gilman, his brother Steven Gilman and his daughters, Jennifer and Lindsay, his sister, Hilda Gilman, his mother In law, Adele Kraetz, a sister in law and brother in law, Susan and Randy Deutsch and their children, Jessica , Alexa, Ruth and Lewis, 3 great nephews, his beloved cats, Alexandria and Cookie and many amazing friends.
Cremation is private. The memorial service will be held at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Sunday December 16, at 12:15 pm. Memorial visitation will be held from 11 am until the time of the service.
For those desiring donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860 in memory of Larry.