Evening journal., 1919-03-25

| William II. Gibbons died early THIS
morning. at his home No 1923 West
Sixteenth street from pneumonia
The death OF Mr.. Gibbons followed a
brief illness, from which II was hoped
he would recover Seemingly GONZALES
cent. he went 10 Atlantic City 10 try 20
recover his strength, and contracted a
cold which brought back the pneu-
mOnia.
His attending physicians, Dr. Harri-
son w. Howell and Dr. Charles A.
Handy. in consultation win a specialist
from Philadelphia, gave an human aid,
but 10 was impossible 30 save his life.
William II. Gibbons, who was %
years Of age. was born IN Wilmington,
the son Of the late Charles and sarah
Gibbons lie was the sixth OF eight
sons. There were four daughters also
in The family. he received his edu-
cation in the parish school OF st.
Peters Cathedral. In those early days.
Edward b. Hickey was the schoolmas-
ter. he was always deeply attached TO
the Cathedral. and kept a pew there.
even though his later life took him out
side the parish bounds
Mr.. g bbons first went into business.
with Heald and Company. joshua
Heald was a pioneer real estate man
Of Delaware. In 1896. the flrm OF Glib
bons and Moore was established. Mr.
Gibbons becoming tho senior partner OF
the flrm. In December, 1918. the part
nership was dissolved, and the busl-
ness was continued as William II. Glib
bons, incorporated, at the same location,
Ninth and orange streets.
Mr.. Gibbons had been secretary Of
the Perpetual Loan Association for
/ about 81 years He was q member Of
The board Of managers Of the Whining
ton Savings Fund society, and a close
friend OF the late Wilmer Palmer for
mer president Of that society. He was
/ also a W0odlawn trustee, and secretary
and treasurer Of the Holding Company
OF Delaware
Mr.. Gibbons was the longest estab-
lished real estate agent in Delaware. In
business as well as personal relations.
ne was regarded as one OF the most re-
liable business men IN the state. and
the frm was considered one Of the best
known and most highly repuied busi-
ness organizations in Delaware.
Although giving much OF hls time 10
his business concerns, Mr.. Gibbons was
much interested in things musical. In
earlier days he had been a member Of
The Cathedral choir. He had belonged
10 the old Tuesday Club, a musical or
sanitation. He was a man who delight
ed In home life. and was unsparlng OF
himself In his efforts 10 bring all pos
sible happiness to those dear 10 him.
With him, Kindness did not end az
home, but TO the widow and orphan he
especially extended his sympathy and
care. The Little Sisters OF the Poor
and the orphan asylums OF the state.
knew OF his benefacti0ns. He never
let anyone know OF them, but sometimes
others learned by accident his many acts
OF kindly generosity. His lovabls and
unassuming personality IS. known 10 an
who had the privilege OF meeting him.
Mr.. Gibbons was a widower. his
wife, who was Miss Mary z. Ftzpat-
rick. having died a number OF years
ago. He Is survived by a daughter.
Mss Mary T. Gibbons. by two sisters
Miss Sarah r. Gibbons and Miss Flea
nor Gibbons. and by two brothers.
John Gibbons and Neil Gibbons. All
arc In Wilmington with the exception
OF the last-named brother, who is
Philadelphian.
The funeral win be held from his
late residence. No. 1928 West Sixteenth
street. on Friday morning. with re-
QUEEN mass st O'Clock az Sacred
Heart Church. Interment win be In the
Cathedral Cemtery.