Gilbert "Gil" Claudio
September 29, 1886 ~ November 27, 2016
Gilbert "Gil" Claudio, age 86, of Madison, passed away peacefully, November 27, 2016 at Lantern of Madison.
He was born September 29, 1930, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Rosa (Quinones) and Otilio Claudio. Gil married the love of his life, Lucy Mae Clark, on December 9, 1951, in North Liberty, Indiana.
Gil worked as a Research Chemist, specializing in Quality Assurance, at Ricerca for 34 years before his retirement in 1997. A lifetime volunteer, Gil worked with PTA, Junior Achievement, Lake Metroparks and Lake East Hospital. Gil was a member of Perry United Methodist Church, where he taught Bible studies and participated in Church plays with his wife, Lucy.
Early involvement with missionaries as a boy in Puerto Rico fueled his passion for mission work. He led 11 mission trips to Puerto Rico and Latin American countries. Other interests included photography, golf, gardening, and woodworking.
Mr. Claudio was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lucy on March 1, 2016; brothers, Jose Enrique (Viola), Felipe Otilio, Carlos Juan (Helen), Cesar (Carmen), and Luis Armando Claudio; his sister, Rosa (Alden) Douglass; and his parents.
Gil is survived by his children, Janice (Bill) Kerekgyarto, Patty (Kirk) Betteley, Peggy (Michael) Lucas, and Mark (Penny) Claudio; grandchildren, Michael (Kristin) Kerekgyarto, Kelly (Garrett) Bennett and Andy Kerekgyarto, Megan (Yves) Betteley Wang and Lexy (Chris) Powell, Andy and Ricky Lucas, and Matthew (Nicole) Claudio, Jessica (Joe Miller) Claudio, and Steven Claudio; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7 PM at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio, with Pastor Jim Jensen officiating. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 PM until the time of service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Fair Cemetery in Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Perry United Methodist Church, 3875 Main St., Perry, Ohio 44081 or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44110.
The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057 is handling arrangements. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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What a great guy. It is satisfying to know that he is with Lucy again. Thoughts and prayers to his wonderful family.
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.These times prove to be the hardest for us, when our loved ones fall asleep in death. God's word the Bible gives us encouraging information regarding death. At Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29, 1Corinthians 15:26, and Revelation 21:4. May just a few of these Bible truths bring you comfort at this time.
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You and your entire family are in my heart and prayers. May the thought of your parents reunited give you comfort and strength. With deepest sympathy,
The Western Reserve District Committee on Missions (UMChurch) remembers Gil and want to express our condolences on his passing. He was a remarkable person and headed up some of our mission trips. We appreciated his contributions to the committee and its work.