Theodore D. Gilbert

Theodore D. Gilbert, a long time Stamford resident passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the age of 89. He was born in New York City, NY on December 8, 1924 to the late Louis and Fannie Gilbert. Theodore attended Bronx School of Science, Yale University & received a Masters in Accounting from New York University. He was a Naval Officer in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a partner at Gilbert & Pollan CPA’s in New York & president of Gallard-Schlesinger Chemical Company in Carle Place, NY. Theodore was an avid golfer. On August 29, 1948 he married his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara M. Brodner. They created many happy memories together in their homes in Boca Raton, FL., and Stamford, CT. Theodore was predeceased by his wife Barbara B. Gilbert and his sister Elaine Greene. He is survived by his children Robert Gilbert, of Hamden, CT., Patricia Yaffa of Ridgefield, CT, William Gilbert and his wife Elizabeth of Stamford, CT., grandchildren Jeremy Gilbert and his wife Shayna, Jamie Yaffa, Benjamin Gilbert, Julie Yaffa and her fiancé Ryan Hughes, Laura Gilbert, and great-grandchildren Della and Maeve Gilbert.

Funeral services will be held 4:30PM on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Temple Sinai - 458 Lakeside Dr, Stamford, CT. Burial will be private and Shiva times and location will be announced during the service. If you wish to leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com