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Jake Gant Obituary

GANT Jake Thomas Gant, age 21/2 years, on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 as a result of an accidential fire at his home in Slidell, LA. Survived by his parents, April and Tom Gant. Brother of Joseph and Myranda Gilley. Paternal grandson of Thomas and Phyllis Gant. Nephew of Angie and Joel Crumby, Wendy and Jesse Jobson and Donna and Sean Brady. Cousin of Lauren and Kate Crumby, Tyler, Joey and Arianna Hobson and Kolin Brady. Pateranl great-grandson of Yvonne Mazzone, Jerry Gant and maternal great-grandmother, Rosalie Melito. Preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Mario Mazzone and Elmer C. Gant. Also survived by Janice and Andrew Haas and Mark Salvagio. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Saturday, September 18, 2004 in SCHOEN FUNERAL HOME, 3808 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, LA 70458, (985) 643-2111. A visitation will be held at Schoen Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004 until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Slidell, LA. Services are under the direction of SCHOEN FUNERAL HOME, Slidell, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2004.

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Slidell Family Dental Care Stasney, D.D.S.

September 22, 2004

Dr. Stasney and the entire staff would like to send our sincere condolences on your recent loss. Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow, please know that you and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

With Sympathy,

Dr. Kent Stasney, Susan Stasney, Denise Hatfield, Susan Canal, Debbie Grush, Jeanne Dingman, Liane Edwards, Tania Smith, Lisa Tournillion and Terri Lamperez

Melanie, Aaron & Riley Miller

September 19, 2004

April & Tom

We are very sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

debbie major

September 19, 2004

April, You know how special you are to me! Both you and Tom have a lot of friends and family that you can count on for support during the long and hard times ahead. If you need anything at all, just call I will be there! Jake will always be a part of you and Tom and will remain in your hearts forever.He has touched so many lives and will be greatly missed!

Valerie Schaefer

September 18, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. I read the story of the fire in the paper and my heart aches for you. I have five children and I can only imagine how you are feeling. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time and always. Love and prayers are with you, Valerie Schaefer

Karen Evans

September 18, 2004

Mark(my friend),April, Tom and family.There are no words for such a loss. Children are God's Blessing to us. He only loans them. Your term was a brief one BUT oh what a joyous and blessed one.He is safe and with God. I will pray for your strength to help cope with this part of life's journey.May you all realize the love you possess and it bond you closer now and for always.

Mark if there is anything needed just ask. May you all find Peace within, Love around and Light above. Fondly Karen

Brandie Castillo

September 18, 2004

May God Bless you and hold you close as I know we are in our hearts. Just remember for all the wonderful things that are to come in your life, Jake has had his hand in it personally. For God takes his Angels home when He needs them more than we do.



We love you and continually pray for you,

Brandie, Rob, and Gavin Castillo

Marion King

September 18, 2004

April, I'm so sorry to hear about Jake. I'm his great-grandmothers cousin,"J" I go and see her whenever I'm in Slidell. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marion King

Earl , Tonie & Jay Ponceti

September 17, 2004

Our love and prayers are with you all.

Jesus must have needed a special angel to brighten the sky.

love, Earl, Tonie & Jay

terry fitch

September 17, 2004

April and family,we are so sorry for your lost,our prayers and thoughts are with you, terry and kathy

Sandie Laughner

September 17, 2004

April, Tom & Mark~~ I am so sorry about little Jake. April, please give your Daddy a hugg for me & he can give you one back for me. Words can't express the sadness I am feeling. Please take care of yourselves & I'll keep you in my Prayers. Love, Sandie

Jackie Muller

September 17, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless

Denise Nestor

September 17, 2004

April, Words could never express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Please call me anytime of the day or night if you need something.



Love, Denise Nestor and family

Tonya Nichols

September 17, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this most diffacult time.

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