Scranton, Pa. — It is with great sadness to share that Thomas Gibson "Gibby", a 2021 graduate of Marywood's aviation program, died tragically in a plane accident on Saturday in New Jersey. His parents are very grateful for the care and concern of the Marywood community.
A 2021 graduate of Marywood's aviation program, Gibson was a prominent midfielder on the men's lacrosse team from 2018-2020. He finished his career with 44 ground balls, six caused turnovers and one goal. Gibson started every game of the 2020 season.
Born in Washington Twp, N.J., he lived in Gloucester Twp, Medford Lakes, and Ocean City. Thomas graduated from Shawnee High School in 2017 and graduated from Marywood University in 2021. Thom worked at the Ocean City Airport and for Cape May Aerial banner tow. He was a commercial rated pilot with his instrument rating and tail wheel endorsement.
Thommy was accumulating hours toward achieving his (ATP) Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Thomas is a Christian and was born again November 19, 2008. Thommy was very athletic, and he loved many sports and activities such as soccer, lacrosse, basketball, paintball, and golf. Aviation was his passion. His friends were his world, and Lauren Fritzsch was the love of his life.
Survivors include brother Harry Benjamin Gibson, parents Harry W. Gibson Jr and Jeanette Gibson, Grandmother Barbara Myers, Grandmom Ruth Stuart, Immediate Cousins Destinee Baori, Kristen Stuart, Jacob Stuart, Albert Barker, and Josh Stone. Lastly Aunt Tracy Barker and Uncle Chris Stuart.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held at Great Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ on Thursday, July 21. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner.
Please continue to keep Tom, his parents, family, and many friends in your prayers during this very difficult time.
Statement from the student-athletes of the Marywood University Men's Lacrosse family:
The Marywood Lacrosse and Marywood University communities are saddened to hear of the passing of former midfielder, Thomas Gibson.
"Gibby" as many knew him as, was one of the hardest working people both on and off of the field. There was never a moment where Gibby did not have a smile on his face. Tom was loved by his teammates and numerous members of the Marywood community.
We are all thinking of and praying for the Gibson family during this difficult time.
