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Michael A. Gedra

1940 - 2018

BORN

1940

DIED

2018

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Dudley Funeral Homes, New Smyrna Beach Chapel

1108 North Dixie Freeway

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Michael Gedra Obituary

Michael A. Gedra, 77, Port Orange, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Michael was born June 10, 1940 in Astoria, NY and moved to the area in 1982 from Cold Spring Harbor, NY. He was executive chef at the Mexican Pavilion in EPCOT for 28 years before his retirement. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lillian B. Gedra; two daughters, Courtney (Scott) Messick of Port Orange and Michelle Gedra of Ponte Vedra and two grandchildren, Julia and Scotty Messick, both of Port Orange. Memorial Mass will be 10 AM Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach. Cremation will be by Dudley Crematory, New Smyrna Beach.



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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Feb. 22, 2018.

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Eleanor Lewis

February 23, 2018

Lillian I am so sorry to hear that Michael passed away. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

Peggy & Bob Balsamo

February 23, 2018

My deepest sympathy for you and the family.

Darlene Bettini

February 22, 2018

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be greatly missed. May God Bless you and bring you peace at this time.

Chris Petersn

February 22, 2018

Lillian, so sorry to hear about Mike . I will truly miss our discussions about the weather. His dry humor was much appreciated. Our deepest condolences.
Chris & Bettye

Jen and Mitch Beam

February 22, 2018

We were so sorry to hear of Michaels passing. He was such a kind man. I remember going to Epcot and how he treated us when we visited Mexico. I know you all will miss him so very much. Praying for you all.

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