Lori A. Gill Xagas, 47, of Mt. Laurel, NJ, was called to eternal comfort and perfect peace on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 while at Samaritan Hospice of Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly, New Jersey.
Lori was born July 18, 1962 at Coatesville Hospital, Pennsylvania. She was the beautiful daughter of Theodore L. and Donna G. Acker Gill of Parkesburg, PA. She was the loving wife of 19 years to Jon M. Xagas, Mount Laurel, NJ.
Lori was the devoted mother to son Daniel J. Kelleher of Philadelphia, PA and daughters Jordan M. and Cali R. Xagas of Mount Laurel, NJ. She is also survived by her siblings Theodore L. Gill, Jr. of Downingtown, PA; sister Christine A. Wellons of Fort Mill, SC; and sister Rebecca M.G. Budzik of Parkesburg, PA. Aunt Lori will be missed greatly by her 4 young nieces and nephews, as well as all knew her.
Lori was greeted with open arms in heaven by her grandparents, Theodore and Christine Gill (Canale), and William O. and Emily Acker (Scott), as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins who have preceded her in death.
Lori attended Coatesville Catholic and graduated from Octorara Area High School in 1980. She then attended Brandywine School of Nursing where she graduated in 1983. Lori's passion to help people as a nurse began at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA and Sacred Heart Hospital, Chester, PA where she was a labor and delivery nurse for many years. She then was the nursing supervisor for The West Chester Arms Nursing Home, West Chester, PA.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 11am from Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. Second Ave. Parkesburg, Pa. 19365 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the church from 10am until 11am. All are asked to come and join Lori's family at The Schneider Parish Center, Parkesburg, PA after her burial for a luncheon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My deepest Sympathy
Ted, Donna, Teddie, Christy and Lori
I wanted you to know how deeply sorry I am about Lori's passing. I pray that you find comfort in all your wonderful memories of Lori.
Always,
Judy
Poem
We did not know Lori, but reading her obit we knew she must have been a wonderful Wife, Mother, Best Friend. We hope this poem will help to ease your sorrow a little.
"Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away your tear,
For I am spending Christmas, with God, this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart,
But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, my treasured one, you know I hold you dear,
And be glad I am spending Christmas with God this year.
I will ring the Christmas bell for you, that hangs upon your door
To let you know I'm with you, in your heart forever more.
I'll stay just a little while to see that you're okay,
But there's no need to worry, I'll come again another day.
I'll bring with me a special gift from my heavenly home above,
I'll bring with you a memory of my undying love.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away you tear,
Remember I'm spending Christmas, with God, this year."
Our Deepest Condolences
Dear Mr. Xagas, Jordan, Cali and Danny,
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We will always remember Lori as a loving and caring friend. We wish you peace and patience during this extremely difficult time. You are in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Ashley, Chris, Parvaneh and Greg Sulon
lori xagas
we are deeply moved by lori's passing. she was a beautiful girl with so much love and warmth. she will be deeply missed. love joan and leon wellons
Donna, Ted and Family. We are
Donna, Ted and Family.
We are so sorry and saddened for you in your loss of your beautiful daughter. May God give you his peace, comfort and grace in the days ahead.
Michele and Paul Curtis
Lori
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gill and family (Becca)
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Please know that the ELC family will be praying for you during this time!
With sympathy,
Janice
Mr. and Mrs. Gill, I was so
Mr. and Mrs. Gill,
I was so saddened to hear of Lori's death. My memories came flooding back from Coatesville Catholic and Octorara High School and the wonderful times we had. I remember when Lori and I were cheerleaders for the Catholic boys basketball team, making our outfits, running through the snow and practicing in the basement of Our Lady of Consolation in Parkesburg. She will always remain dear to my heart. May you feel the presence of God's love as you go through this difficult time.
Tammy Miller Hagan
Lori A. (Gill) Xagas
To all the members of the Gill and Xagas family:
Mike and I would like to extend our condolences to all of you. We are friends with Ted, a truly wonderful person. Lori was very lucky to have a dad like Ted. We are so sorry for your loss, but we know she is in God's hands now.
May each and every day hold memories of Lori and the wonderful person that she was.
May God help you with her loss and bless each and every one of you.
Sincerely,
Michael and Kristine Masterson
We are so sorry to hear this
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. I just remember a discussion I had with her -we were chatting about our children. She lit up with everything she said about all three of you. She was so proud of all of you. You were the lights of her life. I just know that she will be with you always. God bless you all.
As a neighbor and friend of
As a neighbor and friend of Lori's for the past 3 years, she blessed our family with all of her help with our children. Whether it be medical advice or just lending a quick hand to help watch them; she will be missed. Her family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Garofalo's (Mike, Christine, Brianne, Dominic & Carissa)
Ted & Family, Frank and I
Ted & Family,
Frank and I were very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter Lori. Please know that our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
A friend from school
I write this rememberance of Lori and how we managed our way through nursing school at Coatesville and West Chester State. Lori always had her smile and laughed and told jokes. She enjoyed when I brought my sons Mathew and Brandan to our special events. Life brought it's challenges as we changed and grew. Lori becoming a wonderful nurse, wife and mother. We all appreciated the friendships both near and far. And now, as one more challenge is before us, Lori is still smiling, laughing and telling jokes. It is with fondest regard that I remember all the beautiful things that Lori gave us. And know that she is still there. With my best wishes to you all at this time of challenge. I remain a friend. God Bless You. Love, Jean
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Donna and Ted,
I am so shocked and sorry to read this. Having moved from the neighborhood, we are out of the loop. I remember your daughter so very well especially when Danny would play with my own boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time. I am so very sorry that I am not there to see and talk with all of you personally. WE will always have fond memories of the kindness all of you bestowed upon us as we were neighbors for many years. We love you all and I know your devotion to Our Lord will get you and yours through this major challenge. When we get down, I will stop to see you.
Donna, Scott, Brandon and Zachary
Sterling
Lori
Donna,Ted and Family,
God Saw You Getting Tired
"God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not meant to be.
So He put His arms around you
and He said "Come to me."
With tearful eyes,
we watched you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts
to prove to us,
He only takes the best."
I never ponder the what if's and the whys in life, but appreciate all the time I have been allowed to know the people who mean the most to me. You are my friends and will always be and with the strength of Rebecca will be able to survive and think beautiful memories.
Sincerely yours,
The Kuc Family
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