Gene Gigli, 63, passed away August 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife: Wanda L. Gigli, son: Anthony F. Gigli; father Joseph (Joan) Gigli of Scranton, PA; siblings: Gloria Routsong, Joseph (Judy) Gigli, Jr., Nancy Gigli, Marianne (John) Flores of Longmont, CO, and Sherry (Leonard) Kadlubowski of Scranton, PA; 4 nieces and 11 nephews. He was preceded in death by his son: Christopher M. Gigli, daughter: Carmen L. Gigli; mother and step-father, Harriett and Ira Hopper.
Gene Gigli served in the U.S. Army's 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-1970 where he earned 2 bronze stars with "V" device, two Army Commendation medals with "V" Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Medal. Gene was known for having a heart as big as the "Huey" helicopters they flew into combat.
Upon his return from Southeast Asia, Gene never forgot those who served and spent the next four decades serving his community, state, and Nation in various capacities. Gene was a civilian employee of the Defense Department working in the Military Pay Operations at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. A long-time President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, Gene was instrumental in the establishment of the Fort Harrison Veteran's Center, which provides a home for a dozen different veterans' and civic organizations providing assistance to returning service members, veterans, and families of deployed soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
Gene was active in supporting the Lawrence July 4th Festival and visiting local schools top present living history recitations. He was instrumental in raising funds for the 2008 Veterans' Administration Golden Age Games in Indianapolis. Gene also served on the advisory committee for the Indiana Vietnam memorial; worked to designate a portion of US 31 as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway; and providing a "Hoosier Veteran" license plate. He also supported the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation and the Hear Indiana Youth Leadership Camp which provides a camp experience for hearing impaired young people ages 8 to 18.
Gene received the Sagamore of the Wabash from Governor Evan Bayh in 1993 and was recently honored by the Indiana State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America as their outstanding Member of the Year, recognizing his lifetime commitment to serving Veterans and their families.
Gene was President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, and Vets for Vets. He was a founder of the Firebase Indy Veterans Reunion; past Commander of VFW Post 6788; a member of the American Legion Post 128; a Life Member of Howard County Vietnam Veterans; and a Charter Member of Indiana Rolling Thunder.
Even in death, Gene continues to serve others. Gene was an organ donor.
Eugene Gigli leaves behind a Veterans Community which is better for having him in our ranks, but leaves a void that will never be filled.
America has lost a brave warrior, a patriot, and civil servant. We have lost a brother and our friend.
Gene Gigli served in the U.S. Army's 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-1970 where he earned 2 bronze stars with "V" device, two Army Commendation medals with "V" Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Medal. Gene was known for having a heart as big as the "Huey" helicopters they flew into combat.
Upon his return from Southeast Asia, Gene never forgot those who served and spent the next four decades serving his community, state, and Nation in various capacities. Gene was a civilian employee of the Defense Department working in the Military Pay Operations at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. A long-time President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, Gene was instrumental in the establishment of the Fort Harrison Veteran's Center, which provides a home for a dozen different veterans' and civic organizations providing assistance to returning service members, veterans, and families of deployed soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
Gene was active in supporting the Lawrence July 4th Festival and visiting local schools top present living history recitations. He was instrumental in raising funds for the 2008 Veterans' Administration Golden Age Games in Indianapolis. Gene also served on the advisory committee for the Indiana Vietnam memorial; worked to designate a portion of US 31 as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway; and providing a "Hoosier Veteran" license plate. He also supported the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation and the Hear Indiana Youth Leadership Camp which provides a camp experience for hearing impaired young people ages 8 to 18.
Gene received the Sagamore of the Wabash from Governor Evan Bayh in 1993 and was recently honored by the Indiana State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America as their outstanding Member of the Year, recognizing his lifetime commitment to serving Veterans and their families.
Gene was President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, and Vets for Vets. He was a founder of the Firebase Indy Veterans Reunion; past Commander of VFW Post 6788; a member of the American Legion Post 128; a Life Member of Howard County Vietnam Veterans; and a Charter Member of Indiana Rolling Thunder.
Even in death, Gene continues to serve others. Gene was an organ donor.
Eugene Gigli leaves behind a Veterans Community which is better for having him in our ranks, but leaves a void that will never be filled.
America has lost a brave warrior, a patriot, and civil servant. We have lost a brother and our friend.
Gene Gigli, 63, passed away August 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife: Wanda L. Gigli, son: Anthony F. Gigli; father Joseph (Joan) Gigli of Scranton, PA; siblings: Gloria Routsong, Joseph (Judy) Gigli, Jr., Nancy Gigli, Marianne (John) Flores of Longmont, CO, and Sherry (Leonard) Kadlubowski of Scranton, PA; 4 nieces and 11 nephews. He was preceded in death by his son: Christopher M. Gigli, daughter: Carmen L. Gigli; mother and step-father, Harriett and Ira Hopper.
Gene Gigli served in the U.S. Army's 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-1970 where he earned 2 bronze stars with "V" device, two Army Commendation medals with "V" Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Medal. Gene was known for having a heart as big as the "Huey" helicopters they flew into combat.
Upon his return from Southeast Asia, Gene never forgot those who served and spent the next four decades serving his community, state, and Nation in various capacities. Gene was a civilian employee of the Defense Department working in the Military Pay Operations at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. A long-time President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, Gene was instrumental in the establishment of the Fort Harrison Veteran's Center, which provides a home for a dozen different veterans' and civic organizations providing assistance to returning service members, veterans, and families of deployed soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
Gene was active in supporting the Lawrence July 4th Festival and visiting local schools top present living history recitations. He was instrumental in raising funds for the 2008 Veterans' Administration Golden Age Games in Indianapolis. Gene also served on the advisory committee for the Indiana Vietnam memorial; worked to designate a portion of US 31 as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway; and providing a "Hoosier Veteran" license plate. He also supported the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation and the Hear Indiana Youth Leadership Camp which provides a camp experience for hearing impaired young people ages 8 to 18.
Gene received the Sagamore of the Wabash from Governor Evan Bayh in 1993 and was recently honored by the Indiana State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America as their outstanding Member of the Year, recognizing his lifetime commitment to serving Veterans and their families.
Gene was President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, and Vets for Vets. He was a founder of the Firebase Indy Veterans Reunion; past Commander of VFW Post 6788; a member of the American Legion Post 128; a Life Member of Howard County Vietnam Veterans; and a Charter Member of Indiana Rolling Thunder.
Even in death, Gene continues to serve others. Gene was an organ donor.
Eugene Gigli leaves behind a Veterans Community which is better for having him in our ranks, but leaves a void that will never be filled.
America has lost a brave warrior, a patriot, and civil servant. We have lost a brother and our friend.
Gene Gigli served in the U.S. Army's 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-1970 where he earned 2 bronze stars with "V" device, two Army Commendation medals with "V" Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Medal. Gene was known for having a heart as big as the "Huey" helicopters they flew into combat.
Upon his return from Southeast Asia, Gene never forgot those who served and spent the next four decades serving his community, state, and Nation in various capacities. Gene was a civilian employee of the Defense Department working in the Military Pay Operations at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. A long-time President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, Gene was instrumental in the establishment of the Fort Harrison Veteran's Center, which provides a home for a dozen different veterans' and civic organizations providing assistance to returning service members, veterans, and families of deployed soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
Gene was active in supporting the Lawrence July 4th Festival and visiting local schools top present living history recitations. He was instrumental in raising funds for the 2008 Veterans' Administration Golden Age Games in Indianapolis. Gene also served on the advisory committee for the Indiana Vietnam memorial; worked to designate a portion of US 31 as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway; and providing a "Hoosier Veteran" license plate. He also supported the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation and the Hear Indiana Youth Leadership Camp which provides a camp experience for hearing impaired young people ages 8 to 18.
Gene received the Sagamore of the Wabash from Governor Evan Bayh in 1993 and was recently honored by the Indiana State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America as their outstanding Member of the Year, recognizing his lifetime commitment to serving Veterans and their families.
Gene was President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295, and Vets for Vets. He was a founder of the Firebase Indy Veterans Reunion; past Commander of VFW Post 6788; a member of the American Legion Post 128; a Life Member of Howard County Vietnam Veterans; and a Charter Member of Indiana Rolling Thunder.
Even in death, Gene continues to serve others. Gene was an organ donor.
Eugene Gigli leaves behind a Veterans Community which is better for having him in our ranks, but leaves a void that will never be filled.
America has lost a brave warrior, a patriot, and civil servant. We have lost a brother and our friend.
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