David W. Gilbert
October 16, 1947 – June 16, 2026
Interment will take place at a later date at Portage South Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Karen Wellington Foundation-Michigan Chapter. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/karen-wellington-memorial-foundation-for-living-with-breast/rebecca-pellegrini-fund
Obituary
David W. Gilbert, age 78 of Portage, passed away Tuesday June 16, 2026, at home. David was born October 13, 1947, in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, the son of David and Lillian (Angel) Gilbert. He graduated from Flushing, NY High School and The Academy of Aeronautics, and retired as a construction manager for Barton Malow Co. in Southfield, MI. On September 20, 1965, in Bergenfield, NJ David was united in marriage to Jacqueline (Miloscia) Gilbert who survives. Also surviving are two children, David (Heather) Gilbert, Jr; Kristin (Cory) Ghiringhelli; four grandchildren, Dolan, Halle, Mia, Brady; sister Donna Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents.
May Dave rest in peace. Lots of memories in building Marquette General Hospital. I.worked for Menze Construction. I was at an event this evening and Patti Nemacheck told me Dave had just passed away. As a contractor spending a fair amount of time with him, he was a wonderful person to work for. I still am very involved at St Peter Cathedral and I will offer prayers for him. John Trudeau
It was very sad to see my cousin David had passed. My condolences to the family. ♥️