Duane R. Gilbo

OSWEGO COUNTY – March 27, 2026, Duane R. Gilbo, 87; of Pulaski, NY passed away Friday, March 27^th, 2026, at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital.

Mr. Gilbo was born in Norwood, NY to the late Bernard and Mabel (Berry) Gilbow.  He has been a resident of Pulaski, NY for 47 years.  Duane was a United States Veteran having served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1960.  He has been a 56 year Local #81, Syracuse, NY Union Pipefitter.  He was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing.  He was also very handy and would always work with his hands building something new or improving something old.

Duane was pre-deceased by his daughter:  Rosemarie Riley.

He is survived by his wife Betty Gilbo of Pulaski, NY and his sons:  Wayne R. (Dawn O’Shaughnessy) Gilbo of Pulaski, NY and Duane (Erin) Gilbo Jr. of CT; his sister:  Bernice Abasta of CA and 4 grandchildren:  Mike Riley Jr., Eron Gilbo, Sierra (Josh) Frink and Mellissa Gilbo and 3 great grandchildren.

There will not be Calling Hours or Funeral Service at this time.

Burial will be held privately.

The Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4^th St., Oswego, NY has care of the arrangements.

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