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Joseph Gadansky Obituary

GADANSKY, JOSEPH ANTHONY, 41, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his home.

He was born September 3, 1971 in White Plains, NY. Joe worked in the finance industry in sales as well as being a chef.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Amy Gadansky; two daughters, Sophia and Emma Gadansky; his parents, Bruce and Mickey Gadansky; a brother, Christopher Gadansky (Cori); an aunt, Lorraine Ahern (Joe); an uncle, Bob Pittaro (Barbara); nieces and nephews, Luke, Leo and Harper Gadansky; and cousins, Russell Day and Karen Lang.

A Mass to Celebrate Joe's Life will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Cherrywood Rd. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. on Sunday at Arch L. Heady and Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd.

Expressions of Sympathy may be directed to the Sophia & Emma Gadansky Trust, 4110 Hayfield Way, Prospect, KY, 40059; or the American Diabetes Association.

Family and friends may sign his guestbook and leave memories at: www.archlheadywestport.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 6, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Alan Garber

February 26, 2014

I was stunned to hear about Mr. Gadansky. He was a good friend to me at the Home of the Innocents when I was living there. He was very supportive when my grandfather passed. He had his heart set on me being a chef. I miss him.

Mary Cotey

October 5, 2013

Dear Amy, Sophia & Emma,
I was so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. I had the honor and pleasure of working briefly with Joe and getting to know the wonderful person who always took great care of his clients and spoke so lovingly of his family and his passion for cooking. I truly hope your sorrow turns to smiles as time passes. Joe's memory and legacy will always be remembered in the many hearts he touched.

Marcus Green

April 17, 2013

Chris and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

April 13, 2013

Dear Cousin Amy:
I am so sorry this happened to you and your family. I have fond memories of your warm,funny,sweet husband. You are in my thoughts and I will contact you later.
Love,
Kim

Patty Erickson

April 13, 2013

Dear Amy,
I was so sorry to hear about Joe. May God give you the
Strength to raise your lovely daughters and live the rest of
Your life in a way that would make Joe proud of you, the
Love of his life. Love Aunt Patty Erickson

Paul Johnson

April 9, 2013

Dear Bruce & Mickey,

We are so sorry for your loss and I wish it was possible that I could help bear the sorrow.

Our thoughts and our hearts will be there with you.

Wanda & Paul Johnson

Jaxon Eclipse

April 9, 2013

Amy, Sophia, and Emma, and the rest of Joseph's family. We are very sorry for your loss. Even though we did not know Joseph personally we have heard great things about him. Much love to the family, We are here if you need anything Amy, you or the girls, let us know. Take your time to heal do not rush back to work.

Jaxon Eclipse and Beth Lape Eclipse

April 9, 2013

May God guide and bless you in your loss.
Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you at this time. BBB Northeast LA

Christy Mauch

April 9, 2013

Bruce - My heart broke to hear of your loss. Please know that myself and all of us at your BBB in Dayton, OH have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!

Marjorie Stephens

April 9, 2013

Dear Bruce & Family:
What does one say? Suddenly, taken away. Your love, your life. This pain cuts through like a knife. Prayers are offered for each of you. Sorrow in our hearts through and through.
God Bless You as you walk this unexpected journey. Hold memories dear to your heart!

Sue McConnell

April 9, 2013

Bruce - I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

April 8, 2013

Amy,Sophia,and Emma Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God sustain you with his comfort and steadfast love.
Colleen Byrne

Margaret and Christina Dunavan

April 8, 2013

With our sincere sympathy to you for your loss. We were neighbors who lived one street over when you lived on Dellridge.

Mike Anderson

April 8, 2013

Bruce and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. No words can speak to your family's sorrow. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Robin Guenard

April 8, 2013

Bruce, Mickey, Amy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Robin Guenard - BBB of Shreveport

Deanna Liberti

April 8, 2013

Bruce & Family - my heart goes out to you now and always. You are in my thoughts.
Love, Deanna

Terri Burt

April 8, 2013

Dear Amy and Gadansky Family, what an absolute sadness I felt when I heard of Joe's passing. I can only see him smiling and enjoying life, the world lost a real treasure.
Love and Peace,

Jerry Thornsberry

April 8, 2013

Bruce, you and your family are in my thoughts. I am very sorry for your loss.

Blair Reeves

April 8, 2013

Dear Bruce & Family,
My sympathy and prays to all of you. May there be peace.
Blair Reeves - BBB of Southern Colorado

April 8, 2013

Dear Bruce and family, my deepest condolences to all of you.
Love,

Gabriela Gaudet
Youngstown BBB

April 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bruce and your family during this difficult time!

Vee Daniel, BBB of the Upstate SC

Robert Jones

April 8, 2013

Our most heartfelt love and condolences from the BBB of Acadiana. God be with you and your family.

Robert Jones III
BBB of Acadiana

Kathy Graham

April 8, 2013

Bruce and family, may God wrap his arms around you in this painful time. I cannot begin to imagine the loss that your family is going through at this time. My prayers go out to all of you. God bless.

Tammy Fowler

April 8, 2013

Bruce I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I have put your family in my prayers and hope God will wrap you all tightly and help ease your pain.
Tammy Fowler (BBB, Pensacola)

Kris BBB

April 8, 2013

My deepest sympathies for your loss.

May happy memoris and visions of his flying lessons comfort you.

"When you come to the end of all the light you know, and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly." Author: Edward Teller

Janna Kiehl

April 8, 2013

Bruce,
We pray for you and your family. May God's grace grant you comfort and peace in the weeks and months ahead. Our deepest sympathy and God's eternal mercy be with you now.
In Him,
Janna Kiehl
Board of Directors &
Staff
BBB Amarillo

Claire Rosenzweig

April 8, 2013

On behalf of the BBB of Metropolitan New York please accept our sincere condolences on Joseph's sudden passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with all of you.

April 8, 2013

So sorry about your loss. May your memories bring you some comfort. I know how hard it must be. Norma Messer, Asheville BBB.

April 8, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I hope you and your family have the comfort of faith, friends and family to help get through this difficult time. Terry Davis (One of the many in the BBB family). Indianapolis, Indiana

Kim Sweazy BBB/Lexington

April 8, 2013

Bruce & Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

April 8, 2013

I am so very sorry. To lose someone so young and so suddenly is very difficult. Many hearts will hold you as you move forward with this tragedy. Vicki Doran, friend and colleague of father Bruce Gandansky.

Carrie Hurt

April 8, 2013

On behalf of the Council of Better Business Bureaus and the Austin BBB, I offer our sympathies, love and prayers. May God bless and keep you all.

Mike Grider

April 8, 2013

Very sorry to hear this very sad news. Our hearts are with your family and the staff @ The Bardstown.

Mike - owner Blind Pig

Mike Gowen

April 8, 2013

My heart goes out to you all in this time of loss. Joe was a special human who touched me deeply.

Amber Cable Whittaker

April 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Bonnie Waters

April 8, 2013

So sorry for your loss. May GOD comfort you and your family.

Tom Patrick

April 8, 2013

Amy I do not know you personally but my heart feels your pain. I lost a son at a early age. I am the President of Network Insurance and hired Dan to open up the Louisville office. I met Joe and we became friends right away. I can only say we all love you and your family. We will always have a place in our hearts for Joe. Tom Patrick. Clearwater Florida.

Dianne Morris and family

April 8, 2013

Amy and family,
Our prayers our with you during this difficult time. May God reach his hands down and hold you all close.

April 8, 2013

Dear Amy,
so so sorry to hear about your loss of Joe. WE all here at the hospital are thinking of you. We love you and mis you.
Dianna Harris

Keeley Breitenstein

April 7, 2013

Dear Amy, Sophia, and Emma I was heart broken when I heard about the loss of your husband and father. I only wish you will soon be happy again

Greg Clark

April 7, 2013

Chris,
I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I have many fond memories of Joe over the years. May you find peace as you grieve and may you find joy in your memories of your brother.

steve hartung

April 7, 2013

Amy,
my heart is breaking for you and your kids. please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers

Lee Lee Ahmadi

April 7, 2013

Hi, it's Alia. I want to tell the whole family that I will forever be praying for Papa Joe, Sister,Emma Bear , Amy, and the rest of the family. I know he will look down on all of us, and now we don't have to worry about God going hungry in heaven! We know now we have an angel watching out for us. I love you all so much and can't imagine my life without meeting ANY of you. My dearest sympathy to all. I love you<3

Cassol Family

April 7, 2013

Dear Amy, Sophia, Emma & Family,
We are so sad and very sorry. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything to help. Take care.

Karl Bates

April 7, 2013

I did not know Joe well but the power of his personality always came through whenever we have talked. My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers.

Glenn & Leah Edelen

April 6, 2013

Bruce, Mickey, and Family: Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your son, Joe. I know he was the light and love of your lives. You are in our prayers. Glenn & Leah Edelen

A Gadansky Family Christmas

Jeffrey Maffeo

April 6, 2013

Fare you well Quasi. I will pray for peaceful healing of the hearts of all your family and friends.

Steve Shaw

April 6, 2013

Joe's kindness and charisma made our hearts so happy. He was the best chef I know from one of the finest families I know. Louisville has lost a treasured celebrity.

April 6, 2013

Mickey and Bruce – May the wonderful peacefulness and Love that envelopes your Joe also day by day be yours.... Jerry &Julie Weber

Tim Harvey and Family

April 6, 2013

My deep heartfelt condolences to the entire Gadansky family. He was a great man and a truly beautiful soul.

Jewell Young

April 6, 2013

...Mickey and Bruce, you are in my thought and prayers during this very difficult time...I am truly very sorry for your loss. You all have my heartfelt sympathy. May Joey rest in peace with God!....I didn't know his wife and children, but my heart goes out to them as well..

Jewell Young
Holy Trinity Church Member

Ethel Hild

April 6, 2013

My heart just aches for all of you. Joe was at my home so often as he and my son grew up that I felt he was a little bit mine. He and Rich were more like brothers than friends. My prayers will be there for all of you. Please know I am available if you feel the need to talk.

April 6, 2013

Bruce, we are praying for you and your family and are so deeply sorry for your loss. God bless you all. Reanna and Dave Hamblin

Lauren Becker

April 6, 2013

Mickey and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Please know that all of us at The Community Preschool are praying for you and your family.

Angie and Richard Schultz

April 6, 2013

You are in our prayers. So very sorry.

Amy Curry (Will)

April 6, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, Mickey and Bruce. I'm praying for you.

April 6, 2013

Mickey, Bruce, Chris and Family, Our most heartfelt sympathies are with all of you at this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you and we wish that your most treasured memories may sustain you and bring you comfort. With deep affection, David and Barbara Toth

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