Drew Gibbs Ramapo HS Coach Cause of Death – Passed Away: NEW JERSEY – Drew Gibbs, the Ramapo football coach, died on Tuesday morning after undergoing emergency surgery to repair a tear in the main artery leading from the heart. He was 59 years old at the time. His family confirmed his death. Gibbs was a successful coach in New Jersey and his accomplishments at Ramapo HS are legendary.
59-year-old Ramapo football coach Drew Gibbs was rushed to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood after experiencing chest pains during a practice on Monday. The tear was discovered using a computed tomography (CT) scan. In 21 seasons, Gibbs led Ramapo to seven sectional titles, an unrivalled level of success in New Jersey. He was the former president of the NJFCA. He was a Ramapo coach for 21 years.
On and off the field, he was a leading voice for New Jersey football. Gibbs was named State Coach of the Year by NJ.com following his team’s second consecutive 13-0 season in 2019. Gibbs left a long-lasting legacy on this school and has impacted so many lives. John Baiata wrote on Twitter, “Had the privilege the last few years of seeing the wonderful example Coach Drew Gibbs set not just for @RamapoFootball but for everyone he interacted with. The only thing bigger than the loss for his family, friends, colleagues & community is his outsized legacy. #RIP Coach.”
Friends and others who were affected expressed their condolences on social media.
“Extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Coach Drew Gibbs. We broke into coaching at the same time. His accomplishments at Ramapo HS are legendary. My condolences to his family, friends, the Ramapo community, the football players and coaches and all of us who knew Drew.”
“Our deepest sympathies to Coach Drew Gibbs from Ramapo High school family, friends and athletes. He welcomed our son Will Gil and connected us with his son Brian Gibbs, wrestling coach at that time. We had 3 great years! A true legend! He will be missed… Very sad day!”
“Extremely saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Ramapo HS football coach Drew Gibbs. Tremendous coach. I covered Ramapo many times and had a great off the cuff football talk with him one night at a ‘Po soccer match. He is a great man and a great leader of men. RIP.”
“So sad to hear about the sudden passing of legendary Football Coach Drew Gibbs of Ramapo. He was a legend in Jersey football! He was a great man, a great coach, an amazing leader & a role model… My deepest condolences. Thoughts & players folded hands to his family.”
“Never had the opportunity other than 7 on 7 to coach against Drew Gibbs but did have the opportunity to work with him for the NJFCA. His record speaks for itself but his legacy as a good man will carry on. Prayers for him and his family.”
The family will release an obituary and funeral arrangements for Drew Gibbs.
