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John Gaz

John Peter Gaz, age 89 of Elkton, Maryland, and formerly of Southington Connecticut, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer surrounded by his family on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his son David’s home in Wilmington, Delaware.

John was born and raised in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Angelo and Isabella (Ceriani) Gaz.  After serving two years in the US Army, John worked as a mason for nine years with his father.  He then graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 1962 and worked as a mechanic for Pratt and Whitney until he retired in 1996.

John and his late wife of 49 years, Joan (Lauch of Beaver Falls) relocated to Maryland in 2005. He is survived by his son, David (Vivian Akehurst) and his daughter Barbara (Richard Douglas) who resides in Meggett, South Carolina.  He was blessed with six grandchildren:  Jacob, Ethan and Emma Gaz and Michael, Steven and Donovan Douglas.

 

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Funeral services were held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at https://www.lls.org/.

Condolences

    Ray and Louise Stevens writes,
    Dr, Gaz, We are sincerely sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Ray and Louise Stevens (Dental patients)
    03/31/2023 11:13 am
    Bob Myers writes,
    David & Barb So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your Mom and Dad were good neighbors; and we truly enjoyed our neighborhood when you kids were growing up. Our deepest condolences to you and your families.
    03/31/2023 01:06 pm
    Mark and Dottie Drechsler writes,
    David and Barbie, We were so fortunate to be your neighbors on West Ridge Road in the 80s and 90s. We have so many memories of your mom and dad as we watched you and our boys grow up, Your dad was a man of few words and had a wonderful sense of humor. He lived a long life and was so proud of both of you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Dottie and Mark
    04/01/2023 09:02 pm
    Mark Drechsler writes,
    I would like to add to Dottie’s comments. I always enjoyed the many conversations your dad and I had over the 25 years in the neighborhood. It was mostly technical in nature. We both had an interest in fixing things like cars, lawnmowers, weed walkers, and such. He or I would call upon the other to discuss the repair situation and together remedy a possible solution. I valued these conversations with your knowledgeable and caring father.
    04/02/2023 05:05 pm
    Barbara Douglas lit a candle and writes,
    Miss you Dad
    04/10/2023 07:52 pm
    Cathryn Harjung writes,
    As a volunteer at the Healthy Lifestyles Fitness Center, I developed a delightful friendship with John. I loved listening to his stories and hearing about his gardening. His pride when talking about his children and grandchildren was beautiful. He will be missed.
    07/17/2023 05:47 pm

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