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Josephine Gay Obituary

Gay, Josephine
Josephine Grace Gay, of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, died on December 14, 2012 surrounded by many dear friends and teachers. She lived seven years, inspiring friends and family with her beautiful smile, loving heart, and playful spirit. Her parents, Michele and Bob Gay, and sisters, Sophia and Marie Gay, live on to honor her life with her maternal grandmother, Katherine Hartman, paternal grandfather, Robert Gay, paternal grandmother, Louise Gay, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert Hartman. Josephine's memorial services will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, CT, starting with her wake from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 21. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Rose's Church on Saturday, December 22 at 11:00 am. Burial will be at a later date and will be private. Josephine was known for her love of all things purple, so we request that friends and family wear purple in her honor. Many friends and family describe Josephine as "a gift." In celebration of her joyful and giving spirit, a charitable fund is being created in her honor. Information about this fund and her life will be released to the media shortly.
Hull Funeral Service, Danbury is handling arrangements. Information and on-line condolences at Hullfuneralservice.com.

Published by Danbury News Times on Dec. 18, 2012.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sue Trevisan

Other

December 14, 2022

Praying for comfort for your family. Please know these sweet angels have not been forgotten by so many. They are still touching the lives of a mom and her family down in Texas tonight.

Melissa

December 13, 2022

For years I have prayed for your family. As the memory comes back during the shooting in Texas, I am so grateful that I have been allowed to pray for you all these years. Thanks for the foundation you have set up to stop these horrible actions. Blessings to you and continued prayers.

Kathy

May 25, 2022

May the Lord bless you on this horrible day of remembrance. I think of your family all year round. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Ann Marie Curling

Other

December 14, 2021

To Joey´s Family

May Joey Surround Each Of You With Warmth From Her Rays Of Sunshine... Sending You Heavenly Hugs.

A Mom Of An Angel

December 14, 2021

Josephine & Family

Josephine as you walk with the angels may you surround your family with your Rays of Sunshine & May they feel your warmth.

Thinking of You

Heavenly Hugs
A Mom of An Angel Cam

December 17, 2020

WE THINK AND PRAY FOR YOU ALWAYS.

Nicholas Paul Abbagliato

September 28, 2020

Its so sad how the Coronavirus has taken many lives worldwide. Connecticut even lost 3,000 people, just as tragic as the shooting you died in.

Alex

May 15, 2020

Hey there.
Newtown, Connecticut has never been the same since that wretched shooting rocked the community on 12/14/2012.
I always wonder how your high school years could have played out, sweetheart. But I believe you're learning a lot in the heavens.

Alex

March 9, 2020

So adorable....

February 6, 2020

So Baltimore isn't playing for another Super Bowl tomorrow, but I hope they will make it back soon.
And you're in my thoughts, Joey...

Alex

February 1, 2020

I think about this all the time.
Its been 7 years, Such a unnecessary tragedy,
You just look so sweet and innocent.
Cant wait to give you a hug one day.

JR. Loan

November 30, 2019

Ravens are still on a roll!
Alex

November 20, 2019

So the Baltimore ravens won by a big margin yesterday, Josephine. You would have felt a bit happy about that.

September 9, 2019

I feel saddened by todays gun tragedy in El Paso. There were 20 people who unfortunately passed away, so I am sure you welcomed them into heaven.

A.L.

August 3, 2019

It was totally heartbreaking to learn about the shooting that occurred at your school.
I felt saddened about it and wondered why 20 sweet kids like you and 6 teachers left this earth too soon. I'd like to meet you in the afterlife, then give you a hug.
Rest blissfully with the angels Josephine.

Alex Lai

July 2, 2019

GOD bless your soul, sweet Angel. GOD bless your loved ones.

Margaret Austin

December 8, 2018

December 7, 2018

We had Thanksgiving Dinner, at my brother and sister in-law home in Hollywood, Florida this year ... my sister in law has a tradition to hang ornaments that family members throughout the years have given them to decorate the tree with . However this year we each were given a paper butterfly to hang, each had the name and age of a child that had died in Sandy Hook.... mine was Josephine's - my deepest condolences. I will keep her and her family in my Buddhist chanting
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo



Victor Golden

November 26, 2018

I remember the day well,first picture I saw of her I knew she was special.So sweet

JR. Loan

August 6, 2018

August 5, 2018

August 2, 2018

July 16, 2018

June 15, 2018

May 4, 2018

April 21, 2018

April 1, 2018

March 27, 2018

March 1, 2018

February 4, 2018

January 4, 2018

January 4, 2018

jimmy

December 13, 2017

Whenever I see purple...special thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family.

Marielle Poirier

December 12, 2017

jimmy

December 10, 2017

December 5, 2017

November 7, 2017

October 9, 2017

How could anyone ever forget sweet little joey

JR. Loan

September 20, 2017

September 19, 2017

August 16, 2017

thinking of you joey

jimmy

July 26, 2017

LOVE ...PEACE....HARMONY

Valenda Newell

June 20, 2017

Josephine may you remain in gods loving arms forever.

Brian

May 1, 2017

happy easter joey ,love you

jimmy

April 13, 2017

love jimmy

jimmy havens

March 2, 2017

merry xmass

james havens

December 16, 2016

happy birthday joey,will be thinking of you ,love jimmy

james havens

December 8, 2016

love you ,jimmy

jimmy havens

November 10, 2016

will be thinking of you joey,love jimmy

jimmy havens

October 13, 2016

went to see the play wizard of OZ ,was thinking of you joey love jimmy

jimmy havens

September 11, 2016

peanut butter cookies for you joey,from my heart to yours ,love always jimmy.ps let you know i love peanut butter cookies too right out of the oven

jimmy havens

August 2, 2016

I was walking down the street in the village of wurtsboro ny this hot summer day . Exhausted from cooking , cleaning and arguing with my children- I took a break and walked down this sidewalk as I came across a little garden with a grand tree and a memorial plaque in Josephine's
Name. I immediately looked up her name and despite the tragedy I felt an instant warmth.
I will always think of Josephine each summer weekend with a prayer as I walk by. A prayer the greatness of this angel help watch over the spirit and humanity of others . thank you for this gift- and the gentle reminder how fortunate my life is to have my children walk this earth. Josephine is an angel and I will pray to her and for her.

July 24, 2016

love jimmy

jimmy

July 8, 2016

you are always on my mind ,love jimmy

jimmy

June 6, 2016

purple flower for josephine,love you jimmy

jimmy

May 14, 2016

love jimmy

jimmy

April 14, 2016

happy easter joey ,a easter bonnet for you ,love jimmy

jimmy

March 23, 2016

miss josephine happy valentines day ,love jimmy

jimmy

February 9, 2016

always thinking of you joey,love jimmy

jimmy

January 14, 2016

R.i.p. sweet girl

Robert bergum

December 21, 2015

josephine gay wishing you and your family a merry xmas ,love you jimmy

jimmy

December 17, 2015

Wearing purple for you today my sweet girl :-) Miss you!

Toni Gay

December 14, 2015

bella

December 13, 2015

Happy 10th birthday Joey.you are a beautiful angel in heaven.

lisa harris

December 11, 2015

happy birthday josephine grace joey gay, love you jimmy

jimmy

December 11, 2015

I have also always kept up with her guestbook,Happy Thanksgiving Joey and to all the families,and God Bless all of you....

Jayne

November 25, 2015

love you jimmy

jimmy

November 18, 2015

pumpkins for you

jimmy

October 22, 2015

joey gay wishing you a happy halloween ,love you joey ,jimmy

jimmy

October 15, 2015

Ive been a member of this page since you made it these kids always pop in my head im so sorry for your loss you are a strong family!

Larissa Veatch

September 7, 2015

thinking of you today miss josephine ,love you jimmy

jimmy

September 4, 2015

a candle for josephine grace joey gay

jimmy

August 5, 2015

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. Keeping your family in prayer.

Natalie

July 29, 2015

thinking of you joey, love and miss you jimmy

jimmy

July 12, 2015

joey wishing your dad a happy father day ,love jimmy

jimmy

June 17, 2015

hey joey just for you, love you jimmy

jimmy

May 5, 2015

happy easter josephine grace gay, i think of you everyday,love the picture of you in the purple dress, you look very beautiful,love jimmy

jimmy

April 1, 2015

A Star On Earth, A Star In Heaven.

Andy Wilson

March 14, 2015

for joey ,love jimmy

jimmy

March 4, 2015

josephine grace gay happy valentines day ,love you jimmy

jimmy

February 10, 2015

thinking of you joey on this winter day ,love jimmy

jimmy

January 16, 2015

Rest in peace. God Bless your loved ones and help them through these difficult times.

Margaret

December 14, 2014

Thoughts and prayers of healing for Josephine's family and friends - RIP
Karen D

December 13, 2014

Happy birthday Joey! Rest well little Angel!

A Teacher

December 12, 2014

Happy Birthday Josephine! Peace and many blessings on your family today.

Brenna

December 11, 2014

josephine grace gay ,happy birthday today, i will be thinking of you today, also on sunday it will be two years, two years of tears , love you joey ,jimmy

jimmy

December 11, 2014

Happy Birthday, Josephine.

Ryder

December 11, 2014

be thinking of you joey on thanksgiving, love jimmy

jimmy

November 19, 2014

To the Family of Josephine Gay, I saw Michele Speak on Thursday in R.I. May your little angel be a peace in heaven with the Jesus Christ and God. Keep up the good fight and with people like you we will win this fight against extreme school violence.

John Haggerty

October 25, 2014

love jimmy

jimmy

October 15, 2014

love you jimmy

jimmy

September 11, 2014

i know you loved to ride your bike, thinking of you riding your bike ,love jimmy

jimmy

August 14, 2014

flowers for joey, we all love and miss you ,love jimmy

jimmy

July 17, 2014

It's Easter week. A week of hope a week of renewal. I think of you often. Rest well sweet little one.

April 18, 2014

jimmy

April 17, 2014

joey i know we would have been friends if we had met,we will be friends within the heart, love you jimmy

james havens

March 19, 2014

May I send my deepest condolences to Josephine's family. I read the "Newtown" book and shed many tears. God Bless you and may you be reunited with Josephine again some day.
Jean Hamann
Salem Oregon

March 17, 2014

gave a donation in josephine name to feed the children,love jimmy

james havens

February 26, 2014

joey i wish the gay family a happy valentines day ,love jimmy

james havens

February 13, 2014

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