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Denise Marie "Dee" Gentile

Denise Marie "Dee" Gentile obituary, Naples, FL

Denise Gentile Obituary

Denise Marie "Dee" Gentile Naples, FL

Denise Marie "Dee" Gentile, 60, of Naples, FL and formerly of Buffalo, NY, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at home.

She was born, one of 16 children, on November 25, 1952 in Buffalo, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (née McCoy) Morley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Leonard R. Gentile and her beloved pooch, Morgan; her brothers and sisters, Howard (Marie), Shirley, Patricia (Dan), Sharon, John (Mary Jane), William (Kary), Charleen, Chuck (Nora), Dennis (Cindy), Fred and Deborah (Joseph Yeh); and many wonderful and loving long-time friends, Ron and Betty Dixon, Laura Hidey, Brenda Detwitler, Deana and Tom Braatz, Nancy Gimenez and many more.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sister, Richard, Diana, Ralph and Joseph; and parents-in-law, Colleen and Leonard Gentile Sr.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday, December 18, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Living Word Family Church and Avow Hospice for the wonderful and dedicated service they provided to Denise and her family during their time of need.

Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Published by Naples Daily News on Dec. 16, 2012.
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Lenny,
I'm so sorry for your loss I will miss Dee she was always so kind to me I will remember the fun times we had at work working with each other.
Lenny you stay strong and let me know if I can do anything to help you Take Care,Cathy

Cathy Schulze

December 18, 2012

Lenny our family is so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Handley

December 17, 2012

Dee:

You were a great friend to us. Barbie and I will miss you. We love you. Lenny Take care of yourself. God Bless you at this difficult time.

James Schulze

December 17, 2012

I was the blessed one to have such a wonderful sister by choice first, then Sisters in Christ second, in Dee. Dee always was there to lend a helping hand and listening ear. We shared many great times together traveling, and famliy events. I cherish tose times and am so thankful for the knowledge of meeting again to spend eternity in heaven.

Len- our love and prayers are with you- Ron and Betty

Betty Dixon

December 17, 2012

Denise you always made me smile. I will miss you and your laughter.

Love Nancy

December 17, 2012

Dee was a caring and loving friend to me she will always be in my heart even though I had not seen her in recent years. God bless you Lenny and remember one day at a time. Dee would want you to take care of yourself now. I am a better person for having known both of you Love Karen Labanca

karen labanca

December 17, 2012

It was so good to talk to you in January after such a long time we missed so many years but I always have our memories. Uncle Lenny I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you . Love ya

Debi Brusehaber (Handley)

December 16, 2012

Dee,
You will always be my best friend. I will love you forever.We have always been the "three musketeers" ,Mommy, Morgan, Daddy,it will never change. You are our heart,and the best thing that ever happened to us.
LOVE ALWAYS,
Lenny and Morgan

Lenny Gentile

December 16, 2012

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