Richard J. Gilkey, Sr., on March 15, 2021, of West Creek; formerly of Tuckerton and Bellmawr. Age 96.
Beloved husband to Lucille (nee Narducci) for 75 years. Devoted father of Diane M. Nolan (Robert) and the late Eileen Verfaillie and Richard Gilkey, Jr. Dear father-in-law of Jerome Verfaillie and Marianne Gilkey. Loving grandfather of Robert Jr., Brian, Jason, Steven, Carol, Donna, and Joanne. Brother of the late Robert Gilkey and Gladis Narducci. Also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Richard proudly served with the US Army during World War II. He was an active member of the NJ Beach Buggy Association and was an avid fisherman and golfer. Richard worked for Chilton Publishing Company in Philadelphia, PA for many years and retired as an exterminator.
Services and interment are private at the request of the family.
Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, PO Box 5358, Atlantic City, NJ 08404.
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To the entire family of Jim Gilkey:
My deepest sympathy to you all.
Whether fishing, touring Wyoming, or just sitting together sipping an adult beverage,
please know I treasurer every moment spent with Jim during our 64 year friendship.
His passing has caused a large void in my life.
Bob Lick
Having grown up with "Gilkey" as my dad's dear friend, we have so many wonderful shared memories of Jim and my dad (Bob Lick) fishing and laughing together as well as Jim and Lucille visiting with us at our home in Collingswood. We are truly blessed and grateful to have known him. Our prayer is for God to rest and bless his beautiful soul and offer comfort and peace to all.
With love.
I remember Jimmy when I was growing up in Bellmawr Park, he was a lot of fun to be around . I went to school with his children. RIP Mr Gilkey
Jim was a great guy. I started surf fishing in the 70's and was introduced to Jim by one of my firends, Bob Lick. We immediately hit it off and became fishing friends. We had great times and I will always remember the stories he would tell about his past experiences. I'll never forget him and will raise a glass to toast his life.
My sincere sympathies to his wife, Lucille, and his family members. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.
I have "Great" memories tucked away from time spent with Uncle Jimmy at the Tuckerton and Bellmawr Park houses. Whenever I am fishing or golfing I think of him, and fondly remember the little tricks that he showed me when I was a kid. Rest in Peace Uncle! Mary Brandt-Green, Niece.
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