Harry E. Gelson

Harry Gelson passed away at age 95, February 27, 2022 just after 4 a.m. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis Gelson.

He is survived by his loving children Linda Gilbert, Jamie Gelson, Jessica Richards (husband Joseph), Deborah Cheetham (Richard Cheetham), and Edward Gelson (partner Jackie Defond); three grandchildren Michelle Smith, Andrew Gilbert and Jeremy Richards and three greatgrandchildren Jordan Gilbert, Olivia Richards, and Joseph Richards.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Christopher Gilbert and his great granddaughter Emme Kate Horton.

Harry Gelson was a World War II veteran who proudly served in the Pacific Theater, in the US Navy as a Seabee. He was a diehard Yankee fan from Brooklyn, NY.

Harry also was a Champion Cribbage player, and his greatest feat was getting his Silver Jacket.

His funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Harry’s name may be made to a Veteran’s Organization.