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John Francis GATENS

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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GATENS John Francis, 91, of Fair Lawn, NJ passed on Monday, May 11, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Port Glasgow, Scotland, he immigrated to the U.S. with his family at the age of two settling in Paterson before moving to Fair Lawn 64 years ago. A proud veteran of the U.S....

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A moving thought to our dear, noble and exemplary friend. We cherisch the so great moments we spend with John.... We'll never forget.... Vincent GERARD and family, Belgium

John arriving in Scotland to meet the Devenay family

Our deepest sympathy and our sincerest condolences to his family. John was a great person, a fearce defender of democracy, and a dear and true friend of ours. All Belgium owes him a huge debt of gratitude. RIP John.

Vincent GERARD and family - Belgium.

In memory of our cousin John, who left Scotland when he was just a baby so we never got to know him, until he spent a day in Greenock Scotland while on one of his cruises, and our whole family got to meet him, and spent a great day with him catching up on our lives and families...we will never forget you John...RIP...Your cousins, The Devenay Family in Scotland...

Condolences to all the Gatens family, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. John will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him... Cousin Rose & Hank...RIP John.

A great man. Great storyteller. True hero. RIP John.

we will miss your smiling face.