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Vangel Gity Obituary

GITY, VANGEL, 84, of Pawtucket, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of the late Claire (Spink) Gity and the son of the late Christo and Domnica (Lity) Gity.

Mr. Gity worked for the US Dept. of Defense for 35 years prior to his retirement. He was a World War II Air Force veteran.

He was the companion of Viola Cavanaugh. He is also survived by his son William Gity, his brothers Thomas and Demitri Gity, his sisters Catherine Gity and Sophie Showalter, his granddaughters Tina Goncalves and Shannyn Nelson, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Leo Gity.

His funeral will be held at 9:00 am at the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln followed by a Prayer Service at 10:00 am. Burial with military honors will be in St. John Baptist Romanian Cemetery, Woonsocket. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated.

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

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 10, 2008.

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Bill cavanaugh

November 10, 2008

Van was the is the nicest man I ever met. He was with my mom for 20 years and we had good times Foxwoods and Vegas. we will miss him forever. God bless

Raymond Young

November 10, 2008

Papu will be sorely missed. His influence in my life cannot over stated.

JOEDY KARSULAVITCH

November 10, 2008

TINA AND SHANNYN I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOU BOTH. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AS WELL AS FOR YOUR PAPU. KNOW THAT DEREK AND I LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH, IF YOU NEED ANYTHING DON'T HESITATE TO ASK.

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