Gilbert L. Nielsen, Jr., 69, of Easton, died Friday, April 26, 2024 in Easton Hospital. Born July 3, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Lucille (Labozzetta) Nielsen. He and his wife, Martine (Casado) Nielsen were married 48 years. Gil was a graduate of Brooklyn College and Long Island University and he graduated at the top of his class from New York Law School. He was the Director of Public Relations for AICPA for over ten years. Prior to that he was Vice President of Corporate Communications for IDT, Newark, NJ. He was also a media personality, producer, and writer for ABC, Fox, and CNBC. He served on the City Council in Edison, NJ and was a practicing attorney and public defender in NJ. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood, Edison, NJ and was a member of the fraternal order of F&AM.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Martine, are four sons, Gilbert Nielsen, III, Marc Nielsen, Eric-Andre Nielsen, and Paul Nielsen; two daughters, Christiana Pheiffer and Arianna Casado; a brother, Paul Nielsen; two sisters, Joann Ferrughelli and Lisa Cannon; his mother-in-law, Marie Casado; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org or Smile Train, www.SmileTrain.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Chuck Fredda
April 28, 2024 at 6:28 am
Gil was my friend and colleague for almost 25 years. He was one of the smartest, sharpest people I’ve ever known, always thinking, almost always in good cheer. We shared an odd sense of humor, and hours of laughs. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge and master of many skills. Food lover, always available for lunch and popsicles mid afternoon. It is way too soon for him to be gone and he will be missed.
Lynne Morgan
April 28, 2024 at 7:46 am
I worked with Martine at Perth Amboy High School for several years and had the pleasure of seeing Gilly over the years. He was a charming gentleman and good family man. Rest In Peace.
Chris Almonte
April 28, 2024 at 11:04 am
I had the pleasure of working with Gil for several years. If every young adult had the opportunity to observe and learn from someone like Gil while they were still forming their values and understanding of what it means to be a adult, this world would be a better place. Gil was remarkably kind and witty – someone I was always happy to spend time with and learn from. I always appreciated how generously he shared his time and wisdom. The world lost a gentleman and wonderful soul 💗
Tom Reinhold
April 28, 2024 at 2:41 pm
Very saddened to learn of Gil’s passing. over the years of knowing him, he’ was an upbeat nice guy and a great family man. May God‘bless you. and your family. Rest in peace, my friend.
Janice Maiman
April 28, 2024 at 2:42 pm
I had the pleasure of working with Gil for a decade and change. He was sometimes underestimated by people, who misread his Brooklyn accent and humor. He was one of the smartest people I have ever known, and equally kind. I have fond memories of his stories (one from his years as a weatherman made me laugh every single time I heard it!). When a crisis hit, Gil’s quick media instincts and analysis would kick in like a blast of sunlight in a dark room. I sometimes called him my crazy professor, wicked smart, self deprecating, spinning and soaring all at the same time. He was passionate about mentoring others and earned the respect of his team and the leaders who came to rely on his guidance. After he left the organization, he never failed to reach out around birthdays and holidays. He was a gentleman with a killer smile and a brain that amazed me. I will miss him.
Rob Kraft
April 30, 2024 at 2:26 pm
What a loss this is for Gilly’s family, friends and acquaintances. In life there is nothing like old friends, Gilly epitomizes this for me having met 58 years ago. He was different than other friend’s I’ve known – witty, smart, great companion and funny coupled with a bit of a mischievous streak. He had high energy and a true joie de vivre. My world was a better place for having Gilly in it and for being able to call him my friend.