Gilbert John Paprocki, age 73, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at home after suffering a long battle with pancreatic cancer .
Born on April 16, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Paul P. and Irene (Lesniewski) Paprocki.
He served in the United States Navy for 10 years, aboard the first nuclear submarine. He retired from the United States Postal Service as Manager of Training and Development in Merrifield, Virginia.
Gil is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son, Sean; his older brother, Robert of Atlanta, Georgia, his sister-in-law, Marlene of Milwaukee; and three nephews.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Gerry, preceded him in death two years ago.
The family will receive friends at a memorial gathering to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the home of their neighbors, Richard and Lindalee Espy, 20516 Bent Willow Road, in Rohrersville.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.