Obituary of Edward P. Giblin

Edward Patrick (Eddie) Giblin of Brackney, PA, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Willow Point Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Ella Giblin; his brothers, Frank, Billy and Jerry; his brothers-in-law, Paul Tirrell and Wayne Kenner and two beloved nephew, Robert Tirrell and Dr. Ryan Johnson. He is survived by his best friend and sister, Ellen Kenner; his sister, Mary Tirrell and sisters-in-law, Mary Giblin and Kathy Giblin; along with many nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's Academy. He attended St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, NY and was a graduate of Assumption University, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Eddie worked for the United States Naval Intelligence, living in Vietnam, Naples, Italy, San Francisco, CA and Charleston, SC. Eddie loved photography, philosophy, nature, genealogy and a good joke. Walking Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in Spain and the entire Appalachian Trail at age 67, were among his most treasured experiences. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Willow Point Nursing Home for the care given Ed. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton Friday September 2, 2016 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Augustine's Cemetery, Silver Lake, PA. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Thursday, from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests performing an act of kindness for someone.