Brian Gilbert

Brian Gilbert, 61, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Pembrooke Health and Rehab Center in West Chester, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Marcus W. Gilbert Jr. and Barbara A. Schmidt Gilbert.

Brian was an area resident all his life and a 1980 graduate of the Coatesville Area Senior High School. He was employed, for over 35 years, as the warehouse manager at Lipkins Furniture Store of Coatesville, PA. He lived above the Coatesville Flower Shop and became friends with everyone there. He would always entertain them with his lighthearted whit. Anyone who knew Brian, can attest to his easy-going spirit. He loved to play cards and spent many Saturday nights playing poker with family and friends.

He is survived by three brothers: Marcus W. Gilbert III, and wife Carrie of Coatesville, Edgar Gilbert of Coatesville, and Stacey Gilbert of Coatesville. Nieces and nephews
Rebecca and Joshua Gilbert, and Jonathen, Corey and Jessica Gilbert

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be a Celebration of Life to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made directly to the Wilde Funeral Home in Brian's name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com