- Date Of Birth: October 13, 1954
- Date Of Death: December 5, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Michael L. Gibson, “Hoot”, 61, of East Hartford and formerly of Colchester, passed away Saturday (December 5, 2015).
Born Oct. 13, 1954 in New Haven, he was the son of the late Elijah and Geraldine (Hill) Gibson, Jr.
He was a 1973 graduate of Bacon Academy in Colchester, where he gained his nickname of “Hoot”. While in high school, he was very athletic; participating in Track & Field and Wrestling, as well as playing both tuba and bass guitar in the band.
He served proudly with the U.S. Air Force, being honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in August of 1981.
Michael had worked as a Laser Technician for KAMAN Aerospace for many years.
In his spare time, he had continued to play bass with several different bands and was a fan of Tower of Power. Michael was known for his talent as a dart player, ability to win concert tickets from nearly any radio contest and his love of ketchup.
He is survived by three siblings, Anthony of West Haven, Craig of Rocky Hill and Deborah Mitchell of East Hartford; two nephews, Jahmal and Brandon Mitchell of East Hartford; a special uncle, Raymond Gibson of Middletown; longtime friends, Joan Dinnie of East Hartford and Marty Zibuda of Cromwell; former brother-in-law, Vaughan Mitchell of East Hartford; and numerous extended family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Alan and Balery.
