Gary G. Gatano
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Gary G. Gatano, 73, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. He was the beloved husband of Ann Shank Gatano with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel J. and Catherine E. (Forti) Gatano.
Gary was a 1968 graduate of CASH. After high school, he got private pilot’s license and Airframe & Powerplant mechanic license. He retired from Millprint/Alcoa. Gary operated the Repco Heating and Air Conditioning Service in Coatesville. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He was involved in Boy Scouts. He enjoyed riding his bike at the beach to watch the boats.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Lisa (Michael) Gatano-Swisher of East Fallowfield, PA, and Jeff (Stephanie) Gatano of Palmyra, PA, grandchildren; Logan, Aidan, Abbie, Sadie, and Harrison, and siblings, Annarose (Bob) Gatano-Moore of Coatesville, and Anthony Gatano of Parkesburg, brother-in-law Don (Linda) Shank of Coatesville. He is also survived by his furry grandchildren, Lexi and Buddy.
Funeral services will held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA with visitation starting at 9:00 AM until service time. Interment to follow at Hopewell Methodist Cemetery, Downingtown, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Gary was the best friend
Gary was the best friend someone could ask for you. Always helping others and always available. Gary always answered the phone, a trait that has gone by the wayside for many. Every year Gary would say I'm going to retire soon... Damn it Gary, death wasn't supposed to be your retirement. I'll miss you dearly.
John Hashem
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What a guy. Always smiling, smart, helpful, common sense guy. Will miss him at Brass Eagle. God bless.
Dr. Pete
Brother Gary, You will truly
Brother Gary, You will truly be missed By our Milprint, Alcoa and Reynolds Family. I personally had many good memories of our years together.
Gary was a Member who took his Union affiliation seriously and attended meetings and participated regularly. Sending my deepest Condolences to His Wife and Family
Jimmie Nolan
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We’ve known Gary over 55 years. Although miles have separated us the memories will never fade. He will be sorely missed by his loving family and friends. Rest easy our dear friend
Because I call myself a
Because I call myself a friend of you, I chose to laugh when you laugh and mourn when you mourn. May God be kind to you during this difficult time.
Thinking of You with Love at this Sad Time.
Sorry to hear about Gary
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Spent some challenging but always fun times working with him. We knew we could always call on each other with a problem. Moving to TN and leaving friends like Gary one of hardest parts of relocating. May God be with all of you in days to come
Best Pop-pop ever
Dear Ann, Lisa and Jeff,
We are all so blessed to have had such a kind, caring, funny man in our lives.
Thank you for being such an awesome Pop-pop to our grandchildren.
You will forever be in all of our hearts.
Until we meet again.
Stay warm .
Ron and Julie
Dear Lisa and Family,
Dear Lisa and Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Losing a parent is one of the hardest passages of time. May he Rest In Peace and Love.
The loss of a parent
Lisa & family, our hearts go out to you in the loss of your dad. May you find peace, & God Bless. Joy Swisher & family
The Hill family and Wayside Snack Bar associates are devastated by the passing of Gary Gatano. Hary has been a great friend and colleague for forty years. He was always there when we needed him and that was often. Gary loved his family and was excited that his grandson Logan was starting to help him on his service calls and had expressed an interest in learning the business. This would allow Gary to semi-retire.
There are giants who walk among us in shoes that no one will fill. Gary was one of those giants. We fill forever miss his smile, his laugh and his friendship.
Rest in peace, Gary. You deserve it.