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Francis Gay Obituary

Of Everett, formerly of East Boston, April 19. Beloved husband of Louise "Lou Anne" Zawodny and the late Theresa (Repoli) Gay. Loving father of Robert Gay and his wife Sandra of CA, Richard Gay and his friend Jane Vitagliano of Winthrop. Dear brother of the late Dorothy Leary and Ernest Gay. Loving Papa of Robert, Jaclyn, Stephanie, Richard, David and Andrea Gay. Brother in law of Walter, David, and Andrew Zawodny. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, REVERE, Thursday morning at 9 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Most Holy Redeemer Church, East Boston at 10 o'clock. Family and friends may visit Wednesday 4 to 8 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Late US Army Veteran WW II. Frank was the Union representative and negotiator A.F.S.C.M.E. 93/45 for over 40 years. For directions and guest book www.vazzafunerals.com. Vazza Funeral Homes East Boston & Revere 1-800-252-1127

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2008.

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Mike Casey

April 25, 2008

Mr. Gay,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Paul Murphy

April 23, 2008

Dear Ricky so sorry for the loss of your dad. Thinking of you

Paul Murphy

April 23, 2008

Dearn Ricky so sorry for the loss of your dad. Thinking of you

STEVEN SULLIVAN

April 23, 2008

Lou Anne:

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Frank was a terrific guy.

Stay Strong !

Jay Hall

April 22, 2008

To Rich and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

Peggy Burke

April 22, 2008

Lou Anne and family

I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was a wonderful man. I will miss him.

Peggy

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