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Dominic Salvadore "Don" Gentile Jr.

Dominic Salvadore "Don" Gentile Jr. obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Dominic Gentile Obituary

Dominic "Don" Salvadore Gentile, Jr.

Don, 74, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Piqua, Ohio to Don S. Gentile, WWII Ace, and Isabella Masdea Gentile. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 48 years, Cay, and a beloved father to his children Dominic and Troyann (Lindsay) and grandfather to Lucca. He is survived by his brothers Joseph and Pasquale and their families, as well as many relatives in Ohio .

Don served in the Coast Guard for four years during the Vietnam era. He worked for AAA in Northern California and Reno, NV for 28 years, working his way up to Regional Manager. He then went to work for Southwest Airlines as a Customer Service Agent for 11 years in Reno and Phoenix.

He will be interred at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. To honor his memory donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

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

Published by The Arizona Republic from Nov. 22 to Nov. 25, 2019.

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Annette Gisi

July 6, 2020

I just heard about Dominic's passing and am so sorry for all of you.
I have nothing but wonderful memories of our friendship with all of you. My prayers are with you all.

Lydia Moreno Jorn

December 4, 2019

I met Don, Joe and Pat when our families were stationed at Goose Bay Labrador in the mid 1960s.

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I remember him as a sweet, polite and unassuming young man when I met him so many years ago.

I was so fortunate to have met his beautiful mother Isabella and Col. Beitman. This amazing family was such an integral part of my life.

Peace and love to the Gentile Family

November 23, 2019

My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. (Psalm 90:10)

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