Gerald T. Tom Gilson, Jr.

Gerald T. “Tom” Gilson, Jr. age 49, of Walbridge, passed away at home in the loving arms of Shellaine, his girlfriend, on Friday, May 31, 2019. Tom was born on June 28, 1969 to Gerald T. Gilson, Sr. and Margaret “Peg” (Reily) Gilson in Oaklyn, N.J. He was a graduate of both the Camden County Technical High School and the Baltimore Culinary Institute. Realizing his passion for helping others, he then became an EMT/Paramedic working in EMS for the last 18 years, most recently with Hanco and Medic 26 with the Lake Township Fire Department. He loved taking firefighter classes and lived his life to help others. In his spare time, he enjoyed attending live music events. Tom is survived by his daughters, Mary and Rachael Gilson; parents, Gerald, Sr. and Margaret “Peg” Gilson; brother, Pete (Rene'e) Gilson; niece, Abigail Gilson; and his beloved girlfriend, Shellaine Swails. Friends will be received on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N. Main St. Walbridge, Ohio (419-666-3121) with a Lake Twp. Firefighter Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home.