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Thomas Gokay Obituary
Thomas F. Gokay, age 49, late of Gold Key Lake Estates, PA, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Gold Key Lake Estates.
He was born on November 11, 1958 at Monticello, NY, the son of the late Clarence O. Gokay and Dorothy F. Trainor Gokay.
Thomas was a Union laborer with Labors Local #754, Rockland County, NY. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving our country from 1979 to 1981.
A family statement reads: "Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors, but above all he enjoyed spending time with his family the most."
He is survived by his wife, Janet L. Owens Gokay at home; his son, Ian Gokay and his daughter, Rachel Gokay, both at home. He is also survived by three brothers, Michael Gokay of Bernville, PA, Brian Gokay of Port Jervis, and Chuck Gokay of Port Jervis; three sisters, Sherri Goble of Port Jervis, Dorothy Murray of Dingmans Ferry, PA, and Patricia Budinski of Dingmans Ferry, PA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Scott Gokay.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 21, at 11 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY with Rev. George Hafemann officiating. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas F. Gokay Memorial Educational Fund, c/o Janet L. Gokay 2351, Gold Key Lake Estates, Milford, PA 18337.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Gokay
JOHN WOLOSZYNOWSKI
September 12, 2008
TO THE GOKAY FAMILY
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
John and Kally Woloszynowski
Carolyn and Chuck Sharkey
September 1, 2008
Dear Chuck and Family, We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our deepest sympathy, Carolyn and Chuck
Camille & Robert Brecht
August 29, 2008
Dear Chuck & Gokay Family,
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of your brother, Tommy. You & your family will continue to be in our thoughts & prayers.
Love, Camille & Robert Brecht (Rosanne Loyal's Sister)
Rosanne Loyal
August 28, 2008
To Chuck and Gokay Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the tragic loss of Tommy. Although I knew him for only 1 year, I can understand why he will be greatly missed by everyone. I have sincere heartfelt saddness at this time for you, Chuck, and for your family, of whom I have become close to. I will continue to have everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Rosanne
Chuck & Celine D'Orazio
August 24, 2008
Dear Chuck,
We were so very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your brother via Martha Reeder's e-mail. Our prayers and best wishes are with you at this very sad time. Although we did not know Tommy, if he's anything like his brother he had to be one hell of a guy. Our deepest sympathy,
Chuck & Celine D'Orazio
Gladys Turell
August 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patti Read
August 22, 2008
Dear Family of Tommy,
May the love of god be with all of you in this time... My sincerest sympathy.
Theresa McKeon Talmage
August 22, 2008
Mike, Sherri, Chuckie,Dorothy, and Trish, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I think of you all often and all the good times we had together as kids. I will keep Tommy in my thoughts like I do Scott, and your mom and dad.
Theresa
Joyce Vos
August 22, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, and if there is anything I can do please let me know. My pray's and thoughts are with you and your family.
Joyce
Lisa Gawalis
August 22, 2008
Dear Gokay Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy&John Powers
August 21, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you
Sandy Quick
August 21, 2008
Dear Patty and family,
Iam so sorry to hear about the loss of Tommy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May god help you through this most difficult time.
Jess Fescoe (LDR)
August 21, 2008
Dear Gokay Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers. Be strong.
Linda Miller
August 21, 2008
Dear Gokay Family,
We are so sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With heavy hearts,
Linda Miller & family
and Eric Gordon (Chuck's friends)
Debbie Padgett
August 21, 2008
Dear Dorothy, Sherri, Patty, Chuck and the rest of the family.......
so sorry to hear of your loss you are all in the prayers of myself and my entire family.
Debbie
Linda Waligrosky
August 20, 2008
Dear Gokay Family,
May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Pray to him for the strength to make it through the days that lie ahead. Tom will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, but his spirit will be with us forever enveloped around the memories he left in our hearts. My deepest, heartfelt sympathy is with you all at this sad time.
Tammy Melnick-Crist
August 20, 2008
Gokay Family,
Tom and I were so shocked to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. Tommy was a great guy to grow up with, we both have lots of great memories of the Tri-State days.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Tammy & Tom Crist
Terri Innella-VanTassel
August 20, 2008
To The Gokay Family, So sorry to hear about Tommy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Riccio
August 20, 2008
Janet, Ian, Rachel and Gokay Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony, Denise, Kevin, & Ryan Riccio
Emily Gokay-Mastrelli
August 20, 2008
With heartfelt sympathy Aunt Janet, Ian and Rachel you're in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Tommy was always kind and thoughtful to me.
Love,
Emily
Marty (Wharton) Mc Dowell
August 19, 2008
To the Gokay family- We are so sorry to hear about Tommy,we feel so sad by the loss of one of you. We have known you all your life and have been in our hearts for ever. Mark is really upset over Tommy he has been his pal for ever and he is taking the loss real hard. Your mom and I were friends from way back and even though we have moved from tri-states our friends from there will never be far from the old neighbor hood, So sorry and you will be in our heart and prayers .Tom will always be with you as you have many happy memories that will always be with you. We love you guys,Take care,trust in God ,He will see you through. Mark was going to come down to see you but he called and it was private,he sends his best from Summitville,Bob from Georgia,Steve from Milford--(The Wharton Boys) Frank Reome,from Shohola and Mother --Marty Wharton,Reome,Mc Dowell
Tracy, Troy, Kaitlyn & Caleb Sentz
August 19, 2008
Dear Janet, Ian and Rachel;
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the love of your family and friends surround you all during your time of grief.
Tammy Malizia
August 19, 2008
Gokay Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Tommy. Although we have not spent time with him in quite a few years, news like this takes us all back to the "good old days" when we were all so close. Our prayers are with Tom's family.
ariane moncheur
August 19, 2008
to the gokay family.My deep sympathy to all of the family.I will alway remamber tommy working at deerparkfarms.tommy was like family to me,and alot of fun to be around.it with sincere sympathy to you in your sorrow.love always ariane moncheur.
Tom Osowick
August 19, 2008
Tommy was a Dear friend to my entire family. He was my fishing and hunting buddy for many, many years. he will be truly missed. Our family's Sympathy and Friendship is with the entire Gokay Family. Tom, Laurie,Tommy,Nicholas & Emily Osowick
cheryl and jeff ewing
August 19, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you janet,ian,rachel
Osmin Morales
August 19, 2008
To the family of Thomas Gokay, our sympathy and condolences go to you Jane, Ian and Rachel Gokay on this difficult time. Our prayers go to your family. I had good times with Tom, he was a great guy. Rest in peace...
stephen kuen
August 19, 2008
to patricia & gokay family:
i am very sorry to hear about tom.he was a very good friend of mine.i was very shocked to hear this tragic news.you are in my thoughts and prayers.if you need to talk contact me.
Patti m
August 19, 2008
Words cannot explain how sorry i am for your loss. I was the one who made the call. I wish i could have done more. MY deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know how hard it is. May God Bless You all.
Maryellen Mascolo
August 19, 2008
To the GoKay family: You do not know me. I live in your community and I was affected by this tradegy happening. My prayers will always be with you.
Valari Biccum
August 19, 2008
To the Gokay Family, Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Tommy was a wonderful guy and will be missed by everyone. With my deepest and sincere sympathy, Valari Brace Biccum
sue and steve kurlander
August 19, 2008
To Janet and family; our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was a great guy who always had a smile. We are so sorry for your loss.
Susanne Case
August 19, 2008
You are all in our prayers and our thoughts. With deepest sympathy.
Sue and Doug Case
Ronald Harriott
August 19, 2008
To the Gokay Family, So sorry to hear of this sadness. You are all in my prayers. Tom was a great guy.We had alot of good times together.
Deborah Harriott ( Anderson )
August 19, 2008
To the Family, Tommy will be missed by all who knew him. I can recall stories my mother told me of us,when we were both still in the playpen...he used to take my bottle from me...lol
You and your family are in my prayers. Love ya, Deborah
Barbara Bell
August 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gokay family. Words cannot express how sad it is to loose a loved one so soon and unexpectedly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Barbara BEll
PAT & MIKE MULLER
August 19, 2008
OUR SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TRAGIC TIME.
TOMMY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Gary & Gloria Anderson
August 19, 2008
Dear Janet, Ian, and Rachel,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Tommy was a great friend and he will be sorely missed. We remember your family coming to the pig roasts and sharing laughs with us. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this time.
Gary & Gloria and the rest of the Anderson family.
Earlene Ross
August 19, 2008
Sorry to here about the lose of Tom I have known him all my life and was best friends with his Mom and Dad Love Earlene Ross and Robbins Family
Bill Luckey
August 19, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Nate and Angela Schock
August 19, 2008
Brian & family,
Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Bobbie Frey
August 19, 2008
Janet and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing.we have known Tom for many years and I will always remember his beautiful smile. you and your famiy are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
The Van Duzer Family
August 19, 2008
Janet, Ian & Rachel,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger O'Dell
August 19, 2008
I didn't know Tom all that well, but well enough to know he loved life. I played softball with him and he was a great athlete. He will be missed.
April Bittle-Clark
August 19, 2008
To the Gokay Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss... God has another angel. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
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