Eddie was born in Nassau, Rockville Centre, NY to parents, Robert Gilbert and Beverly Joan Gilbert on January 23, 1948.
Eddie graduated from Carol City High School. He was a musician and an avid motorcycle racer. Eddie also served in the US Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, earning a Bronze Star Medal along with a Meritorious Service Medal and an ARCOM Medal. Eddie was a true HERO!
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. Gilbert and Beverly Joan Gilbert, brother Robert H. Gilbert, Jr (Robbie) & brother Gerald J. Gilbert (Jerry).
Eddie is survived by his brother, John D. Gilbert, wife, Mary Gilbert, brother George T. Gilbert (Tommy), his nieces, Robyn, Ashley, Sarah & Lora.
Services will be at South Florida National Cemetery on January 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM. 650 State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449
