Michael "Mike" Gibbons

Michael Killian Gibbons, of Rehoboth Beach DE, formerly of Springfield VA, died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on September 26, 2022 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Mary Gibbons. They shared 28 years of marriage together. Loving father of Shannon Nelson and husband Pete of Herndon, Bianca Berrios and partner Edgar Cartagena of Ashburn, Joseph DePalma and wife Lindsay of Fairfax, and Kathryn Kemp and husband Josh of Leesburg. Cherished Grandpa of Celina, Keila, Adriana, Ethan, Ella, Chase, Grant, Leah, and Kelly. Great-grandfather of Nevaeh and Aiden. Brother of Joseph Gibbons and wife, Gayle Gibbons of Springfield and the late Pat Sahinkaya of Buxton, England. Uncle to Megan Howard of Springfield, Irem Patel and husband Raj of London, England, Evrim Sahinkaya Cusimano and husband Giorgio of Buxton, England. Mike was a Friend of Bill for 34 years and had a passion for sharing his experience, strength and hope with others. Mike retired from Fairfax Water in 2016 after 25 years of service. During retirement he and Mary traveled Europe for a few months, enjoying their time together and with his sister Pat. In 2018 Mike and Mary moved to Rehoboth Beach where they were living his dream by the beach until he was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2022. We invite family, friends, and anyone whose life Mike has touched to join us on both Saturday October 29th between the hours 2-5 PM for his viewing and Sunday, October 30th, at 11 AM for his Celebration of Life. Both services will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, Va 22151. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the American Cancer Society.