George A. Gates
Born: Sat., Sep. 8, 1934
Died: Mon., May 10, 2010
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thu., May 13, 2010
Location: - Not available -
Funeral Mass
10:00 AM Fri., May 14, 2010
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GATES, George A. "Skip"
Of Everett on May 10 at age 75. Entered into eternal peace after a long courageous battle with heart disease. George is survived by his loving wife Elena (Rocco) of Everett. Loving father of Julie Johnson of Las Vegas, Joanne Luise and her husband Michael of Wilmington, Gary Gates and his wife Laurie of Plymouth and Kevin Gates and his wife Theresa of Franklin. Beloved brother of the late Gerald Gates and Ruth Maio. Survived by brother-in-law John Rocco and his wife Joan of Lynnfield. Loving son of the late George and Irene Gates of Lynn. George is survived by 12 loving grandchildren, Mark and Morgan Johnson of Las Vegas, Nicholas, Daniel and Kristin Luise of Wilmington, Alyssa, Joshua, Jacob and Justin Gates of Plymouth and Mathew, Michael and Anthony Gates of Franklin and many loving nieces and nephews. George served in the U.S. Army as a member of the Intelligence Division during the Korean War and was a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. Funeral services from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, on Friday, May 14 at 9 A.M. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Everett at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Thursday only 4-8 P.M. Donations in George's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , PO Box 50, Memphis TN 38101. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. Complimentary valet parking at Main St. entrance on Thursday night.
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Angela DiGregorio
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Joanne and family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you during this trying time. I hope that in time your pain will ease and the memories left behind will allow you to go on. Our thoughts are with you.
Angela and Mike DiGregorio
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The Foleys
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You - our friends are in our thoughts. - John, Melanie, Matt, Trevor and Luke
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Gerard Gates
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Elena, Julie, Gary, Joanne and Kevin and family, I was so sorry to hear of Skip's passing. I hope you will be consoled by the assurance that he is now at rest and by the best memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerard
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The McDonoughs
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We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of Love - Bob, Mary, Caitlin and Brendan
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Helen
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Joanne and your family~ You are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope the strength of family and friends who love you can help ease your sorrow at this time
God Bless
Helen, Gordie, Gordon and Lauren
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James
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Elena, Julie, Gary, Joanne and Kevin and family, I am so sorry to hear of Skip's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. We all have very fond memories of "Uncle" Skip that will continue to live in our memories.
James and Chrisitne
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Lyn and Jim O'Brien
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Kevin and Terri... sorry for your loss. It's been a long and hard journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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