A man of many words, incredible catch phrases, and impeccable penmanship, Gil Fall lived a life of loyalty, generosity, and humor. Born in Manhattan, NY on Palm Sunday, March 25, 1934, to Elsie (Brendemuhl) Fall and John Fall, both predeceased. Summers were spent in Wisconsin on his family’s dairy farm along with his brother, Herbert Fall. A graduate of Leonia High School, young Gil was often found rescuing stray animals, spending all day in the movie theater, acing calculus in 8th grade, and living a vegetarian life until 21 years old.
No pickle. No lettuce. Nothing except the burger and the bun.
Centered around a diet consisting of mostly rare burgers and pasta, Gil preferred a simple life, surrounded by his family and close friends. He always knew the value of a dollar, and hard work, beginning in high school working at his family’s fish store, Paul’s in Palisades Park, NJ. Then, he worked for Otis Elevator while supporting his young family, and finally owning and operating his own service station, Gil’s Amoco, in Keyport, NJ. Although he worked hard, Gil always found time to be with family and friends.
All summer long we sang a song and then we strolled that golden sand; two sweethearts and the summer wind.
One of his great joys in life was to surprise people, including purchasing a bayfront property in Barnegat Light, NJ for his beautiful wife (married 56 years) and only true love, Carolyn J. (Bohne) Fall (predeceased). After meeting in high school, they were married in 1955 and lived in Lodi, Hazlet, and Barnegat, before retiring formally in Barnegat Light, NJ. Often seen strolling hand in hand, their love for one another raised 4 children; Steven Fall, Linda (Fall) Zambito, Douglas Fall, and Gary Fall. Their surviving family grew with the addition of spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; Linda & Ed Zambito with granddaughters Allie Zambito and Jennie (Zambito) & Bill Ivey with great-granddaughters Zoie and Sophie; Doug and Brandy (Baker) Fall with grandchildren Peyton and Ayden in addition to Ashley, Erika, and Julia from a previous marriage; Gary & Melody (Stillings) Fall with grandchildren Tyler, Justin, and Caitlyn; and Steven’s daughter Sara.
It is what it is, and that’s all it is.
A sports lover and championship bowler himself, Gil had just the right blend of passion, talent, and strong opinions that made him a fierce competitor on and off the alley, court, or field. He coached, played, refereed and umpired basketball, baseball, and softball (Hazlet, NJ), and served as president of the Lynn Manor Men’s Bowling League for 15 years. His most crowning sports achievement was winning the NYC Fastpitch Softball Championship in 1955. A diehard Yankee fanatic, Packers fan, and in recent years, a UCONN women’s basketball enthusiast, Gil was often found yelling while arm-chair refereeing for televised sports.
I’ll have an Alabama Slammer.
From his favorite snack of bread butter and sugar, to his love of playing cards and sports, Gil had an infectious laugh and smile. He loved watching a gorgeous sunset on the deck blaring Frank Sinatra for all his neighbors to enjoy.
…And I did it my way.
He will live on in our hearts forever as the one and only Gil, Daddy, Poppie, Poppa, and President of the AH club.
In memory of Gil and his love of sports, please make a donation to the Hazlet Youth Athletic League in lieu of flowers. Donations can be made out to HYAL -Please note on check (In Memory of Gil Fall – Baseball). Mail to HYAL, ATTN: Shelly Kret, Treasurer, P.O. Box 152, Hazlet, NJ. 07730.
To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ was entrusted with the arrangements.
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