Michael D. Gilmore, 51, of Bridgewater, passed away on July 10, 2020 after a 10-month battle with brain cancer. Mike grew up in Mt. Laurel, graduated from Rutgers, and moved to Bridgewater 11 years ago.  For the last 20 years, Mike has been a Physics Teacher at Basking Ridge High School where he inspired thousands of students with his love of science.  Mike was committed to education, his students, and his colleagues; he held a leadership role in the teacher's union and served as the National Honors Society advisor and as the Science League advisor.

Mike was a faithful communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church in Martinsville and a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians.  An active volunteer at Sunset Lake, Mike had a true passion for serving his community.  Mike also enjoyed brewing beer and was proud of his membership in the Home Brewers' Association. Mike relished coaching his son's baseball team over the years and shared his love of Rutgers' football and basketball with his son by taking him to frequent games in Piscataway. A talented chef and brewer, Mike was always eager to share his creations with family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Nicole Knapp Gilmore; his cherished son, Tommy; parents, John and Frances; brother, John and sister-in-law Kevan; niece, Maggie and nephew, Dan.

Funeral services will be private due to the Covid-19 Crisis.  A public memorial service will be held at a later date.  Funeral services have been entrusted to Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Musella Foundation for Brain Cancer Research: https://virtualtrials.com/donate.cfm or to Heartworks, a local charitable organization that helps families suffering from cancer: https://www.njheartworks.org/gift/