Peter G. Gerbino, 87, of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away May 6, 2014, at West Palm Hospital.
Life:
He was born September 11, 1926, in Boston, MA, and was a long-time resident of Dedham, MA, before retiring to Wellington, FL, in 1986.
Mr. Gerbino taught Spanish, French and Italian for 31 years at Needham High School in Needham, MA.
He was an active member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Wellington and Allin Congregational Church in Dedham, MA, prior to that.
Family:
Survivors include his wife of 64 years Adeline, his son and daughter-in-law Dr. Peter II and Christine Gerbino of Monterey, CA; son and daughter-in-law Glenn and Patti Gerbino of Greenacres, FL; son Gary Gerbino of Fort Lauderdale, FL; sister Alfonsa Locore of Pomona, CA; grandchildren Emily (Phillip) Wiseberg of Juno Isles, FL, and Joseph Gerbino of New York, NY; and one great-granddaughter Madeline Wiseberg. Mr. Gerbino was preceded in death by his brother George Gerbino and son Joel Gerbino.
St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 12200 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414.
Published in The Palm Beach Post from May 8 to May 9, 2014
Susanne E. Colpas '68 (Turtle)
Sad to hear that Mr. Gerbino passed away -- he was my driver education teacher and he had enormous patience -- I still remember the first time he had me drive on Rte. 128 -- I was so scared -- was sure I would have an accident -- he was funny too -- had a great sense of humor. My condolences to the family as I am sure he will be missed. Sue Turtle (Colpas)
Bruce Cameron '68
Mr. Gerbino was one of my favorites on the Hill. I had him for Spanish. At the time I was dating Sharon Kinne and she was also in my Spanish class. Mr. Gerbino somehow knew that there was something going on between Sharon and myself and he would slyly pit the two of us against one another in various Spanish constests, one of which I remember was "Caracoles". He always had that twinkle in his eye as if to say, "I know you what you two are up to!" Great teacher.