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Henry Gribbon

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 95.
Died 12/10/2022.

Henry T. Gribbon (Harry) January 16, 1927 – December 10, 2022 Harry passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Doris, sister Edith Vogel of Deland, FL, brother Joseph Gribbon of Manhasset, NY, 4 sons: Paul, John(Jack), Stephen, Richard, daughter Mary, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He will be remembered as a family man of strong honesty, love, convictions and great faith. Originally from Jackson Heights, NY, Harry served in the US Navy during World War II as a Gunner's Mate. After an Honorable Discharge in 1946 and marriage to Doris in 1949, he graduated from the night school program at Pratt Institute and eventually was employed by IBM in 1954. Harry's 34 year employment with them had the family move several times with a final relocation to Raleigh, NC in 1966. He was a past Grand Knight, 1969-1970, and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus: Chapter 2546, coached youth basketball and raced sailboats. He was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was on Finance & Building committees for the church and for Cardinal Gibbons High School. After retirement from IBM in 1988, he spent much of his time at the house on Lake Gaston. He was a driving force for bringing a new Catholic Church to Warren County, NC and worked on the construction of that new sanctuary. Harry was known for his gift of gab and storytelling and will leave behind a legacy of love, strength, commitment and endurance with all of his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Harry's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Life Celebration service will be held at 12pm, January 16th, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. 2718 Overbrook Dr, Raleigh, NC 27608. Visitation to be held at 11am at the church for family and friends.

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