Paul Anthony Gilkey
April 29, 1949 ~ May 7, 2012
Paul Anthony Gilkey, 63, of Weirton, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born April 29, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Clinton and Veronica Durante Gilkey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law Nick Filippelli and Jim Morton.
For the last 38 years, Paul was a mechanic at the Koppers plant in Follansbee, WV where he recently served as trustee for the union. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, WVU and Brooke High School football. He enjoyed spending the day fishing and vacationing with his family at the beach. But most of all, he wanted to spend time with the joy of his life, his grandson Ethan.
Mr. Gilkey is survived by his wife Rosemary Zorbino Gilkey whom he married almost 40 years ago on July 22, 1972; daughters Carrie V. Gilkey of Weirton and Deanna L. Schmuck and her husband Eric of Monroeville, PA; grandson Ethan Schmuck; brother Michael Gilkey and his wife Kathy of Wintersville, OH; sisters Linda Wildman and her husband Bill of Pine Grove, WV and Ann Marlene Cash of Wintersville and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Thursday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Larry Dorsch officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Aunt Rose and girls, we are so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Paul was a truly caring man with a heart of gold. He was a proud man who loved his family and friends unconditionally. I remember sitting at the kitchen table having coffee and talking. He will be missed terribly from all of his extended family. The love he had for his wife and daughters was something that most never get to experience. I know that he will watch over all of you until you are together again. You have our deepest sympathies. Love Carla, Nuncia, and Matteo
Deanna and family~ My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you all. Love to you Michelle
Rosemary and Family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with you at this time of need. He will be greatly missed. Your cousin Carol
To the Gilkey family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Gilkey Family, I was very shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
ROSEMARY , CARRIE , DEANNA , ETHAN , ERIC May my prayers be with your family in this time of need . I want you all to know that PAUL was a good man and he thought so much of his family his heart was in the right place . GOD BLESS
Dear Rose, Carrie & Deanna, Paul was a very special man that loved you dearly. He was loved by many. He will be sadly missed. With love, Bill & Sharon
Roe & Family, We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Paul. We know how much he was loved by you & anyone who knew him. Take care!! You will be in our prayers!! Much Love, Linda & Dianne
So sorry for your loss. Besides going to school with Paul we worked together at Koppers. A good friend. He will be missed. Jim and Jerry Rahr
Another Koppers friend and group member has left us. So sorry for your loss; please accept our condolences and prayers.
DEAR ROSE AND FAMILY…YOU HAVE OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE REMEMBER PAUL AND WHAT A GOOD PERSON HE WAS..WISH WE COULD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME..KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Rosemary, Carrie, and Deanna, So sorry to hear of your loss. Take Care, Stephen
Rosemary, I am saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.. as well as your family. Luv ya– Leslie
So Sorry about your Loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know your Dad will be greatly missed. You just have to be strong and stick together. Love you Hope to see you soon. Love you.
So Sorry about your Loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know your Dad will be greatly missed. You just have to be strong and stick together. Love you Hope to see you soon. Love you.
So very sorry for your loss. You have our condolences….. Dr.Capito’s Office
So very sorry for your loss. You have our condolences….. Dr.Capito’s Office
So very sorry for your loss. You have our condolences….. Dr.Capito’s Office
Dear Rosemary,Carrie and Deanna, I said a prayer for you so— Tonight, when you look up, don’t think of them as stars. Think of them as porch lights, welcoming Paul safely home. Sending you thoughts of peace during your time of sorrow. Paul was a wonderful man and father, he will be greatly missed. May GOD BLESS all of you and let him be your guide..
Dear Deanna and Family, I’m so sorry about your dad’s passing. I remember when he was hospitalized at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh for so long, and then miraculously recovered. He was a kind man and didn’t deserve to die so young. It’s hard to lose a father, but even harder to lose a husband. Your mom, your sister and you have my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Janice
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Paul was a good friend to my parents and so helpful to them. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Rosemary and Family, My heart hurts for you. Sending you prayers, love, love and hugs. Linda Kotur Mossgrove
Dear Rose, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the love the two of you shared 40 years ago. You any your family are in my prayers. Terri
Rosemary and family, please know that you are in our prayers at this most difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dear Rosemary and family, you have my deepest sympathy at your loss of your husband Paul. It is hard to believe as I just saw you and your family walking on Beaumont Drive a week ago. God bless and take care.
Rosemary and family, We are very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing…..and extend out heartfelt condolences. We happened to be out of the area during services and saw this online. Again so sorry and know that you and your family are in our prayers
Rosemary and Family, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of need. He will be greatly missed. Jerry Brown cousin
I know it may be strange to post condolences on your own fathers’ guestbook, but my heart still aches to see my father once again. I just want to tell him that I love him, and that one day we will all be together in Heaven. You never really know how much you love somebody until they’re done. I miss you, Daddy. Watch over us and protect us until we meet again.