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Walter J. Van Gilson Obituary (October 8, 1946 - March 8, 2021) & Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home (see pictures of Walt Van Gilson)
Walt Van Gilson served in the U.S. Marines (a Vietnam Veteran) and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. While in Japan, he studied under the founder of Isshin-Ryu, Shimabuku Tatso (who combined Shorin-Ryu 90% and Goju-Ryu 10%) and received his black belt. Isshin-Ryu also teaches the uses of Kusarigama. Walt Van Gilson graduated from Hunterdon Central High School in the 1960's and was on the wrestling team. To see movies of Walt Van Gilson in 1977, go to Historic Movies and scroll to Walt Van Gilson--Number#7 and the service on Saturday was video taped--click Walt Van Gilson service. Note: Walt will be missed and was an honorable man. Walt Van Gilson was highly respected in Okinawa, Japan and one of Shimabuki Tatso's best students.
We are sad to announce that on March 8, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Walter J. Van Gilson (Flemington, New Jersey). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Walter J. Van Gilson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Note: It was brought to our attention that Walt had a Covid-19 vaccination two days before his death.
He was predeceased by : his parents, John Gilson and Marie Lissy Van Gilson. He is survived by : his children, Damian and Yvonne T.; his children-in-law, David Scott of Milford, NJ and Erynn Brezin of Middlesex, NJ; his grandchildren, Rebecca, Mekayla, Faith, Michael, Connor, Noah and Taylor; his great grandchildren, Bella, Elodie and Landon; his siblings, Kenneth Van Gilson of Ewing Township, David Van Gilson (Judy) of Holland Township, NJ, Jeffrey Van Gilson of Salisbury, MD and Sandra Fenn of Lincroft, NJ; and his aunt Leonora Lombardi Lissy. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.(His parents were from Belgium.)
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 13th 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home (147 Main St, Flemington, NJ 08822). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 13th 2021 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
