Obituary: Gilbert J. Hunter, 77, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Gilbert J. Hunter, 77, of Wallingford, husband of Kathleen (Ives) Hunter for 49 years, passed away peacefully August 6, 2022 at his home with family by his side.

Gil was born in Wallingford on September 22, 1944, son of the late Gilbert and Florence (Kubeck) Hunter.

Gil served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam War (SP4) and afterwards with the Reserves (SP5). He was a graduate of Connecticut School of Electronics and worked as an Electronic Technician with Wallingford Steel / Allegheny Ludlum until his retirement in 2004.

With Kathy, Gil became an avid cruiser, averaging 2 cruises a year including several trans-Atlantic crossings. He was a Masonic brother of Compass Lodge #9. He enjoyed playing Pokemon Go and achieved level 40 (his most favored Pokemon were Lugia and Shuckle).

Before the pandemic he'd spend his weekends bargain hunting at the Redwood Flea Market, asking sellers his signature phrase “Is that the best you can do?” Friends and neighbors knew that they could call on him at any time to troubleshoot or fix anything, often devising creative solutions. He will be greatly missed by many.

In addition to his wife, Kathleen, he is survived by his daughter, Kathleen P. Hunter of Wallingford; by his son, James G. Hunter and his wife, Katherine, of Portland; and his grandchildren, Erin, Toby and William Hunter.

Gil’s family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext. on Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown. The preference of the deceased is neckties not be worn. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to Franciscan Home & Hospice Care of Meriden.

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