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GAVIN WHITE Obituary
GAVIN JR.
Gavin was preceded in death by his first wife Doris (nee Plummer), Rose (nee Perrung), his brother David White, and his sister Virginia McCarter.
Gavin is survived by his children Gavin R. White ( Jane), David R. White (Anita), and Barbara A. Kelleher (James), his grandchildren David G. White (Jackie), Leah Zych, Meghann Hernandez (Michael), Elizabeth J. White, Patrick A. White (Stefanie), James Kelleher, Courtney L. Marchesano (Dominic), Gavin M. White ( Maria), and Caitlin Kelleher and his great grandchildren Landon White, Alexander Hernandez, Ella Hernandez, Parker White, Avery Hernandez, Taylor White, and Connor White.
Family and friends are invited to the JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd., Phila., PA 19154 on Thursday, May 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and again on Friday, May 24th from 10:00 - 11:00AM. His Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Following the service, Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park at 333 County Line Rd. Feasterville, PA. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Temple University to the Gavin White Jr. Scholarship Fund. Mail to Temple University, P.O. Box 827651, Phila., PA 19182-765 or call Julie Cooper 215-926-2551.
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Fred Turoff
June 26, 2019
Gavin was a boss, mentor and most of all, a friend. He supported my Men's Gymnastics program at Temple U and stopped by occasionally to see how my team was doing at practice. I'll miss his wisdom and friendship.
S Massino
May 27, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Gavin's family. My husband, Frank Massino, always spoke very highly of Mr. White and Mr. White helped and supported my husband while he attended Temple University and afterwards in sports, academics and life. He touched many lives and will be remembered for his devotion to Temple and touching the lives many people who attended Temple. A caring, kind, giving man who was a positive influence to all he met. Shirley Massino
May 24, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Paul Worrell
May 23, 2019
Gavin White touched, tutored and inspired many, many people during his rich life. I never had the pleasure of competing against him on the sports field, but his gentile, authoritative demeanor away from the athletic field was also a pleasure to behold. A big tough guy like him singing at my wedding vows renewal touched me and my wife profoundly.He enriched all of our lives with his spirituality, on display most Sundays at St. Lukes as he and Doris raised the family. We are proud to have called Gavin our friend and I hope for peace in your families. God Bless all of you.
Sincerely, Paul & Mimi Worrell
Pat Leberman{Spring Lake Farm)
May 22, 2019
Gavin, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in the memories you have shared and feel fortunate that you had many years with your dad. 93 is nothing to scoff at! Take care! Thoughts and prayers!
Dan Shechtman
May 22, 2019
Gavin was my track coach freshman year at Temple and he became much more as time went on. He was my mentor, advocate and role model throughout my time at Temple. Gavin supported me academically as well as athletically. He opened doors for me professionally and his confidence in me inspired my eventual success as an educator. Gavin was a great man. I owe him much.
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