Mr. Raymond Gilbert, formerly of Linden, passed away in Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, October 16th after several months of illness. He was 90 years old.
Raymond Gilbert was born in Elizabeth and grew up in Linden, graduating from Linden High School in 1947. In June 1951 he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and later an MBA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
In 1962, Mr. Gilbert joined Anheuser-Busch, Inc. where he enjoyed a long and successful career, retiring in 1994 as Resident Brewmaster of the Newark brewery.
Mr. Gilbert was predeceased by his beloved wife Phyllis (née Garber) and is survived by his two sons, Steven Gilbert and Robert Gilbert, as well as his daughter, Linda Gilbert Craig.
Funeral services will be held at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge on Thursday, October 22nd at 1:30 pm.