Barry Gimelstob
Founded financial advisory firm and coached Shabazz H.S. basketball teams to multiple championships, 75
Barry Gimelstob, founder and CEO of FBR Group, a leading NJ-based financial advisory firm, passed away on Oct. 26, 2018. He was 75.
Born and raised in Newark, N.J., Barry graduated from Weequahic High School, where he excelled as a star athlete. Following his graduation from Long Island University, Barry pursued his love of basketball as the head coach of Newark's South Side High School (Shabazz). With legendary style and love for his athletes, Barry coached three state championship teams, twice earned "Coach of the Year" honors for metropolitan New York and was elected to the Newark NJ Athletic Hall of Fame. Barry remembered his time as a coach fondly and said his greatest pride was helping to develop great men not just great athletes.
In 1989, Barry formed FBR Group, eager to serve clients with the same passion he brought to coaching. Over almost three decades, Barry and his team of talented, dedicated professionals grew FBR into one of the pre-eminent estate management companies in country. In doing so, Barry became one of Guardian Life Insurance's top agents nationally.
Barry was a visible and energetic fixture in the lives and athletic careers of his sons, Joshua, Justin and Russell. Throughout his adult life, he proudly served the Valerie Fund, Shabazz High School and Newark Academy. Barry's love and support for sports and profession was only overshadowed by his love for family and friends.
Barry is survived by Patricia, his wife of 47 years; his three sons and his grandson, Brandon.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m. at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, N.J. 07039.
In lieu of flowers, the Gimelstob family would appreciate your donations in Barry's memory to The Valerie Fund, 2101 Millburn Avenue, Maplewood, N.J. 07040.