Steven M. Gongol

Steven Gongol Obituary

Gongol, Steven Michael 59, died at his home in Santee, CA with his children, wife and mother-in-law at his bedside. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard William 'Dick' Gongol (1927-1962) and mother, Sandra Josephine 'Sandy' Criscione (1930-1979). He is survived by his wife, Jayne Lee Gongol; daughter, Catherine Leigh 'Catie' Gongol of Lyttelton, New Zealand; son, Brendan Richard (Traci) Gongol of Hesperia, CA; sisters, Janice (Steve) Miller of Western Springs, IL and Karen (John) Staschke of Roselle, IL; 3 nephews, Kevin, Matthew and Nicholas; 2 nieces, Courtney and Megan; 3 aunts; 1 uncle and many cousins. Steve was born in Chicago, IL and married September 4 1977 in Darien, IL. He enjoyed gardening, hiking and was a member of the Cowles Mountain Hiking Group. He graduated from De Paul University in 1975 with a BA in Philosophy. He was an owner of the heating and air conditioning business, GK Mechanical for 30 yrs. Donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan.org). A memorial service will be held Friday, January 25 at 2:30 pm at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Centre (1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, mtrp.org).

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Published by Doings-Weekly, The from Jan. 24 to Jan. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Gongol

14 Entries

R Gongol

February 10, 2013

Jayne,

My deepest sympathies.

Richard Gongol

Daniel

February 1, 2013

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort strengthen you in your time of loss.

Tim and Laurie Martin

January 27, 2013

Jayne..

Our deepest sympathies.

Tim and Laurie Martin

Peace

Todd Sherlock

January 25, 2013

Jayne
so sorry for your loss. You are your family are in my prayers today.

Avila Maria

January 25, 2013

Steve was someone I always looked up to for strength, patience, perseverance, and a great amount of common sense. His serenity must have come from a Higher Source. Steve, be on the lookout for us! Maria

January 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with
Steve's family during this trying time.
Dennis and I remember him well from his time with us in Troop 350.
Dennis & Dory Buzzell

January 24, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. A great guy and neighbor--we will miss him. Take care
Hugs to the family

Love, The Troussel Family

Cheryl and Marshal Carpenter

January 21, 2013

Jayne, Catie and Brendan, sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to you.

Tim, Kandee, Justin, and Shiloe Parsons

January 20, 2013

Jayne - we have not seen you and Steve since we lived next to you in Santee. Reading the obituary about Steve this morning was so sad for us. Your family is so precious and Steve is just the kindest man we have ever known. You have all remained in our thoughts over the years. We recently came across the picture of all our kids sitting on the sidewalk with Katie's turtles. Your family has so many special memories that will get you thru this difficult time!

Mary Borse

January 20, 2013

Steve was a beautiful and patient soul, with a great sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband to my best friend, Jayne, and a wonderful father. He will be missed by anyone who knew him. Many prayers for Steve and the Gongol and Lysne families. May he rest in peace, in God's arms.

Robert & Tina Tindell

January 20, 2013

I will always remember Steve for his quiet and patient nature around 10 webelos cub scouts as my co-den leader.Although we didn't keep in contact he did make a lasting impression and we will miss him dearly.

Catie Gongol

January 20, 2013

The ceremony is on Friday January 25 at 2:30 pm, NOT November.

Michelle Lajiness

January 20, 2013

Steve you will be missed by so many. I still remember going to your house for a progressive dinner with the babysitting co-op. Everyone was commenting on your dining room and Jayne said you had done all the wall paper and decorating. Later in life the tile work and kitchen remodel you did was beautiful. What a gift you had for That type of work. I know this past year was not easy for you or the family, may you rest in peace!

Ed Lysne

January 20, 2013

Steve was a kind a gentle soul who was a bright light to all who knew and loved him. I loved his dry sense of humor and his quiet way of leading the good life. He was so proud of his family and loved his children and my sister deeply. I'm saddened by his passing and our condolences go out to the entire Gongol family.

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