Gayle A. Hull, 77, of Navesink, passed away Jan. 29, 2026, at home.
Gayle was born March 2, 1948, in Brooklyn and lived in Rockaway, Fremont and Little Silver before moving to Navesink in 2000. She graduated from Trenton State College in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts in education.
A lifelong educator, Gayle began her career in public education in Rowley, Massachusetts, and later served as the librarian at Point Road School in Little Silver from 1986 to 2010, when she retired. She created engaging reading programs, supported staff with curriculum resources, and presented workshops for educators and families. Known for her warmth, energy and deep dedication to students, she inspired a love of reading in countless children.
Gayle joined Delta Kappa Gamma, an international honor society for women in education, in 1997 and became an invaluable member, serving in numerous leadership roles and helping guide Mu chapter projects. She was also a devoted advocate for Lyme disease education, attending conferences, sharing her expertise widely, and presenting at community meetings.
She was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Margaretha Drago, and her husband, Thomas Robert Hull. Gayle is survived by her children, Robert T. Hull of Springvale, Maine, Christopher J. Hull of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Noelle M. Hull Perillo of Silver Spring, Maryland; a sister, Alice Drago Fava of Hackettstown; a brother, Noel Drago of Seattle, Washington; and her grandchildren, Tate Ronald Perillo and Cora Tenley Thomas Perillo.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A short funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, followed by interment at Fair View Cemetery in Middletown.
Gayle was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, colleague and friend and will be deeply missed. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
The article originally appeared in the February 12 – 18, 2026 print edition of The Two River Times.
