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BORN
1945
DIED
2015
Gail Zappa Obituary
Family spokeswoman Marcee Rondan says Zappa was surrounded by her children when she died Wednesday. There's no word on the cause of her death.
She was 22 when she married Frank Zappa, a prolific songwriter, musician and head of the band Mothers of Invention. They had four children: Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva.
Frank Zappa died of prostate cancer in 1993. His widow, as head of the Zappa Family Trust, continued to promote his work, putting out dozens of posthumous albums and licensing his image.
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55 Entries
January 28, 2016
Just read this and made me sad. Saw it on a link from Zappa plays Zappa. Keep up the good work and share The legacy with a new generation. Coming to Pennsylvania anytime soon?
Patricia & Paul Zappa
January 11, 2016
To the Zappa family
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your Mother our prayers are with the family.
Gail and spoke about the family name Zappa some years back she was very nice to me we could of talk for hours I truly enjoy our talk.
God Bless
Rex Tucker
December 22, 2015
My condolences in this time of loss. She is in a better place now enjoying the Peace of the Lord, which passes all understanding. Those who pass away would not wish us to be sorrowful; they would want us to live life and be hopeful.
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Kevin B
December 3, 2015
My heart goes out to the Zappa family. You have lost a great woman. I hope that Dweezil continues the family legacy by continuing to play Frank's incredible music.
carolyn
November 7, 2015
To the Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May our god of comfort be a stronghold for your family.
October 25, 2015
Your work was so important and will be passed on for the future .The whole family has been amazing preserving and performing Franks work .He would be so proud of you all I am sure ( as one parent to another).
Love you guys keep strong from one family to another!xxxx An English couple in Spain!
John and Brenda
October 19, 2015
We offer our condolences to the Zappa family hoping you succeed in strengthening each other at such a difficult time. Be confident that our loving Father cares for you and He will give you the needed peace and solace to focus on happy times both past and future.
RR
October 19, 2015
Dear Zappa Family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. May our Heavenly Father be with you And help you endure the days ahead. He knows what you are going through. God is near to all those calling upon him, . . . and their cry for help he will hear. (Ps. 145:18, 19) and his ears are toward their cry for help. (Ps. 34:15)
L & R H
October 16, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Zappa Family. While Frank was in the lime-light Gail was the one to hold the family together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
RA Washington DC
October 13, 2015
My condolences to the Zappa family. May the good memories of Gail and Frank remain embedded in your person until God's promises are fulfilled at John6:40.
October 12, 2015
My condolences to the family.
October 10, 2015
May it comfort you to know that God and others care.
October 10, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 10, 2015
My condolences to the family of the Zappa's. May you find comfort and peace from the God of all comfort who is a refuge and strength for us during our distresses.
Susan Schinsing
October 9, 2015
Hugs to the family,your mom(and dad) were awesome.
Michele
October 9, 2015
now she is with Frank God Be with the family
October 9, 2015
Sincere condolences to all who knew Gail. May the God of comfort be with you during this time of sorrow. I am sorry for your loss.
October 9, 2015
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Gail's family, friends and fans. May your fond memories be a source of comfort as you mourn.
October 9, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Zappa family.
May God provide the comfort and peace
you need at this difficult time.
TRIAD / MC
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
October 9, 2015
Shalom
S and K Jursa
October 9, 2015
Thank you for sharing and preserving all the incredible music. We are grateful, sitting and listening to Frank on vinyl tonight. Thank you, love to The Zappa Family
Barry Morguloff
October 8, 2015
Thanks for continuing to keep the music alive
May the Zappa family be blessed by Whoever is Granting blessings these days.
October 8, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sheila
October 8, 2015
Godspeed Gail.
October 8, 2015
May the love of God be with the family,may he comfort and keep you
during your time of sorrow.......nc
Ruth, r
October 8, 2015
To the dear family,
I send to all my sincere condolences. God lovely gives a promise in the future will sicknes and death will be no more.
Scott Chamberland
October 8, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
my family to you REST IN PEACE SWEETIE
Eve & Rick Metzler
October 8, 2015
May Her Spirit Fly ...Rest In Peace
love from Our Family
Patrick McCabe
October 8, 2015
Rest in Peace Gail, I know you are now with Frank in the Heavenly Reward. God Bless this entire family of talented message givers.
Pelin Arin
October 8, 2015
Losing someone we love is nothing easy, but knowing that we have been able to be a part of the life of that person, we can realize that we are blessed to have been able to share in her life before he/she went to rest in eternal salvation. Mycondolences
James Hay
October 8, 2015
My Most Deepest And Most Heartfelt Condolences To Moon, Dwezil, Ahmed, and Diva Zappa On Learning Of The Passing Of Their Beloved Mother Gail. Gail Will Always Remembered As An Gifted Artist Her Massive Intellect And Vigorous Wit. May She Rest In Eternal Peace With Frank.
Harry Simpson
October 8, 2015
The song is ended, but the melody lingers on...
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
October 8, 2015
I see the most wonderful influence, in
having both Gail & Frank in the lives of there children. The humanity,genius
Wit,and ethics dominated the home. Gail I believe,perpetuated unconditional love, Frank, the strength of self reliance, and together created a family
any parents would be proud of.
I am so sorry for your loss.
The grief is overwhelming.
I wish for all, Peace.
Victor Dockery
Knoxville, Tennessee
Lillian Spice
October 8, 2015
I adored Gail Zappa from afar. With a collection of the Mother's of invention, I was bedazzled by the intelligence and artistry portrayed. But nothing can hold a light to the person who was the catalyst and, many times, the inspiration of the artistic
genius.
Richard Koellner
October 8, 2015
Sorry for your loss. God speed to the rest of the Zappa family.
Jane Dowling
October 8, 2015
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
todd r
October 8, 2015
rest in peace gail
October 8, 2015
You are free now , you Angel, Fly fly.Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Lauretta Phillips
October 8, 2015
Many Thanks for wonderful memories to you, Frank and your children. We wanted, needed & believed in a time of change, which we still do. You & your family resonated with the thoughts and desires of We the People and continued to speak prolifically for us all. Much heart felt love to you guys for that. May your children be blessed and carry on.
Larry Schoenborn
October 8, 2015
Best wishes to the family of Gail and Frank for your continued strength and future happiness.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
October 8, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
October 8, 2015
My deepest condolences to Ms. Zappa's children and family.
October 8, 2015
Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8 Aj
Jean Donohue
October 8, 2015
Rest in Peace
October 8, 2015
God promises life in a peaceful new world where there will be no more sickness, no more suffering, no more pain. May it comfort you to know that she is truly resting peacefully until that day arrives.
October 8, 2015
Sorry for your loss, condolences to the Zappa family!
October 8, 2015
God is very loving and caring.cherish your memories. cherish your memories . God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing . Psalm145:16
October 8, 2015
SMy condolences to The Zappa Family. May the God of all comfort be with you as you cope with such sorrow. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
Tammy Davis
October 8, 2015
My condolences go out to the family.
D Tyler
October 8, 2015
So very sorry for the Zappa family loss. May your family find comfort from all that share your grief, and God's promise of no more death. Isaiah25:8.
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