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John Gaidula Obituary
Fairport: Formerly of Victor. On September 21, 2011, Jim died at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was 83.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2pm at the Victor First United Methodist Church, 106 E Main St., Victor, NY.
Jim was born in Taylor, PA, January 17, 1928, the son of the late Peter and Kathleen Gaidula. Jim served in the US Army. In 1953 he graduated from Bucknell University. He then went on to Medical School and Graduated from the University of Rochester in 1957 with his MD.
Jim is predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol. They had 5 children: Penny (Clyde) Hasty, NC, Debra (Thomas) Rapone, VA, Nancy (Eric) Ross, NC, James Peter, CA and Dean Arthur, VA. They also had 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Jim was one of 13 children. He is survived by a brother William Gaidula, and sisters Elizabeth Billy, Rose Marie Jung, Ruth Setzer and Jeanette Martin.
Jim practiced medicine in Victor for 28 years - 8 years as a general practitioner and 20 years as a specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He retired in 1991.
Jim loved his family and friends. He was dedicated to his work. He enjoyed travelling and exploring the world around him. He was an artist, and a fan of the opera. He was a man we were privileged to call Dad.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in his memory to The Victor First United Methodist Memorial Fund, 106 E Main St., Victor, NY 14564 or Victor Farmington Ambulance Corp., 1321 East Victor Rd., Victor, NY 14564.
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Memories and Condolences
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Phyllis Grigg
November 3, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Gaidula family. Your father was a quiet person who showed great kindness and caring to all. He and Carol were people I greatly admired for all they did for the Victor Community, each in their own way. Our lives touched in many ways, and remembering these occasions still brings me a smile. May you cherish your memories and find comfort knowing your father was a special person to so many others.
Susan Pratt Andrews
October 12, 2011
ToPenny and the rest of the family. Dr Gaidula was our family Doctor. Of course we all loved him Penny My thoughts are with you. Just want you to know my family and I are thinking of you all.
I went to school with you Penny. My name is Susan Pratt Andrews.
Rhonda Hoornstra
October 10, 2011
Dr. Gaidula was my doctor when I was young and I loved him. So did my mom.
Ruth Walker
October 3, 2011
I kew Dr. Gaidula from working at F.F. Thompson Hosp.and always respected and admired him.He was never to busy to answer any questions I had regarding any care of his pts.He will be sorely missed by all who knew him
Ruth Walker
October 3, 2011
I knew DR. Gaidula from working at F.F. Thompson Hosp.He was a very well liked man and his pts. always said how much they cared for him. I found him to be fair and always willing to supply answers to any questions I had for him.He will be greatly missed by all.
The John T. Thompson family
October 2, 2011
Dr. Gaidula delivered my nephew 52 years ago September 23. My nephew was the first baby Dr. Gaidula delivered in private practise. He diagnosed me with Type 1 diabetes 50 years ago this past August. He delivered our three sons in the 1960s. We lost our first one because of my diabetes. I then had two more sons and Dr. Gaidula made sure we didn't lose them. He saw me every day during the eighth month and I delivered two lively sons in 1965 and 1967 three and four weeks early because of his attention. When the third son was delivered I thanked Dr. Gaidula in the delivery room and he said "I didn't have anything to do with it, Judy." But he sure did! He wouldn't charge us for the one we lost. The next son was $125 and our third son the price had gone up to $135. He was the best doctor we have ever had or will ever have. After he retired he loved running into old patients and always gave me a hug and my husband a hand shake. We know the Lord has blessed him and he has a lovely place in heaven with his wife, Carol. Thanks for being a dedicated doctor, Dr. Gaidula.
Lynda Conklin Wood
October 2, 2011
Spent many tearful hours in his office for one illness or mishap or another. In spite of that, he was always kind and understanding to a small child's fears, as was Carol. He was a wonderful doctor for my family
Edith Weigert
October 2, 2011
So sorry to hear that our family physician and more than that our family friend has passed away. Now he can be with Carol, who I am sure he missed greatly.
Edith
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