Robert Gribbon, a former Bayside resident, died of cancer April 17 at his home in Plantation, Fla., one day short of his 59th birthday.
Gribbon grew up on 220th Street in Bayside, attended the Sacred Heart School and graduated from Bayside High School in 1968.
He is survived by his sister Diane, her husband Art Beatty and his nephew Trevor.
A private memorial service will be held April 24 in Florida. A memorial mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church in Bayside at a date to be announced.
Condolences may be sent to Diane Gribbon, 951 Thatcher Court, Los Altos, CA 94024.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Breadline at stfrancisnyc.org/lieu.asp or 135 W. 31st St., New York, NY 10001.
