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THOMAS V. GIEL
1924 - 2016
THOMAS V. GIEL
1924 - 2016
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1924
DIED
2016
THOMAS GIEL Obituary
THOMAS V.
Of Gibsonia, on Friday, September 16, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 1, 1924, son of the late Robert T. and Loretta M. (Claus) Giel. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy) Zang Giel. Survived by sons, Robert L. of Massachusetts, Thomas V., Jr. (Vickie) of Tennessee, Jeffrey D. of Vermont, Edward B. (Jackie) of Gibsonia, Scott A. of Valencia and Gerald L. (Janice) of Butler; and his three daughters, Penny (Patrick) Bopp of Fredericksburg, VA, Cynthia (Milton) Knouse of Gettysburg, PA and Mary Ellen (Paul) Foster of Laytonsville, MD. Also survived by 24 grandchildren; and 24 great- grandchildren; brother of James Giel, Jane Kovach, Patricia Brennan and the late Paul, William, Robert, Charles, Walter, Richard, Mercedes, Helen, Kathryn and Ruth. Special thanks to Diane Linn (Giel), Tom's longtime caregiver. Tom Giel was a giant in the garage door industry and was the founder and co-owner of the Thomas V. Giel Garage Doors. He was also a member of St. Richard Church, American Legion Evans City, VFW Mars, Past President of North Hills Squares, PA State Square Dancers Federation, Past President Western PA Square & Round Dance Federation and Men's Bowling League in Mars. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park). Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to charity of choice. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.
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Jim Walsh
September 23, 2016
Dear Cousins,
Our family lived on John Giel Drive and I remember all of the Giel family growing up.. My Grandmother was a Giel who was married to a Gallenz. I have many wonderful memories visiting at the white farm house at the end of the road with Uncle Rob and the entire family. I own a 10 acre partial of the original farm back on John Giel Drive.
My sincere sympathy to the entire Giel family.
Sincerely,
Jim Walsh
September 20, 2016
A wonderful man has walked the valley with him at his side. Knew Tom for many years when I lived in Gibsonia. Went to High School with Mary and knew Gerry in Butler. Mary, Gerry and the rest of the Giel family, may the Lord bless you with a long wonderful life as your father had.
Tim Selzer
Ft Myers, FL
September 20, 2016
I played with Penny, Jeff, Tom and Bob as a child. With all of us that played with his and Peggy's children, Thank You. I will not be able to be at the viewing today. Regrets !
Thomas Lofink
Nancy Artz
September 19, 2016
My father, Walter Jones, valued Tom and Peg as wonderful, faithful friends. He looked forward to and so enjoyed their weekly games of Mexican train and Peg's delicious cooking. They were a special part of his life!
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Pat Torso
September 18, 2016
Anyone who lived in the Gibsonia area knew of the Giel family. Left Gibsonia over 10 years ago but sure my Giel garage door is still operating. You are a angel, Diane, with all your care.
Janet Blum
September 18, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Mr Giel just gave me an estimate on my garage doors a couple of weeks ago. Such a sweet man!
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