He was married to his wife Mary for 50+ years where they resided in Uniondale, NY until she passed away in 2002.
Hank was a resident of 7818 Chip Shot Way, Wilmington, NC 28412 (Cypress Island) since 2005
He was a Carpenter and Master Wood Craftsman and had worked at Sperry on Long Island, NY for 35+ years
Hank was the loving father to son Gary (deceased 2015) and daughter, Sharon Gilbert and adored grandfather of Lynsey Ledoux.
He was a World War II Veteran who proudly served his country in the Navy stationed on LTS 619.
A generous, kind, sweet and humble man, Hank could magically create just about anything from a piece of wood.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Church, 6650 Carolina Beach
Road in Wilmington followed by a brunch at Gulfstream Restaurant in Carolina Beach (78 Myrtle Avenue).