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for Philip Gattuso
Jennifer DeVries
November 13, 2009
Joseph - My heart aches for you and your family with the loss of your father. Just know that you are always in my thoughts & I love you dearly.
Yvonne Hanley
November 8, 2009
My deepest Sympathy to all the family of Phillip Gattuso. He was so kind, so genuinely caring and a great dentist. I am a dentist and felt so confident referring patients to him, knowing they would get the best care, skill and judgement possible. I will miss him as a friend and professional colleaue.
Vincent & Christie Gagliano
November 8, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Villars Lachney
November 6, 2009
Roy, I was so sorry to hear the sad news about your dear brother. I remember him from the 70's. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Blanchard/Bentel
November 6, 2009
I worked with Philip at LSUSD his senior year and it was always a pleasure. He was always a nice, gentle, soft spoken person with a big smile always. My sympathy and our prayers go out to the Gattuso family.
Erin Barton Hernandez
November 6, 2009
I extend my condolences to his family. I went to UNO with Philip and enjoyed carpooling at times. He was a good friend and although we lost contact through the years, he will be missed. I remember his smile the most.
November 6, 2009
Roy and family, Carl and I are so sorry to hear of Philip's death. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We have been out of the country for the last week so we could not make his funeral. Love, Catherine Orgeron
Cheryl Ferrier
November 6, 2009
Let me start by saying how very sorry I am for this terrible loss of Philip. I went to elementry school with him. And we both had a crush on each other. I thought of him as a cute boy (at that time). He was such a goofy boy back then and he would always make me giggle. Looking back at that time in our lives, I am so broken hearted about this. To ALL the family, take good care of yourselves. My God keep his loving hand on you. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope everything works out with that precious little angle, Kennedy. Love to all. Cheryl Sullivan Ferrier
Tommy Hillman
November 5, 2009
Wow, I'm still in shock after reading about Philip and his tragic untimely death. We were really close at LSUSD but lost touch after he left Gretna. My prayers go out to his family and I will be thinking of him and the good times we shared.
Gail Giglio-LaRocca
November 5, 2009
My sincerest condolences to the entire Gattuso family and especially his children. It was a pleasure going to grammar school with Philip and having the opportunity to work in the same dental circle of friends and associates for about 10 years. He was certainly one of the nicest guys anyone could know. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God Bless!
Melissa P
November 5, 2009
Dr. Gattuso seemed like such a caring man, noticably so when he was around Valerie and Kennedy. Nice little family. He will be missed.
Rob and Carol Williams
November 5, 2009
We have been in disbelief since hearing about Philip. We were friends during our residency programs at OU College of Dentistry. In fact, Philip was there the night my husband and I met. We send our condolences to his family and pray for his little girl Kennedy.
Malcolm Musgrave
November 5, 2009
We are all caught off guard by the loss of our friend Phil. He was best man at my wedding many years ago. Great classmate and study partner at LSUSD. I still have great fond remembrances of Phil from school. Phil was a great social guy and the life of any gathering. Fun stuff happened when he was around. Our family is grieved to hear the news and our hearts go out to his his family. Malcolm Musgrave DDS (LSUSD 1986)
Zachary Machunda
November 4, 2009
Philip Gattuso was my dentist at his practice in Fargo, North Dakota. He was a very caring dentist.
I send my sincere sympathy to his family.
dorel & samantha onea
November 4, 2009
We are shocked and very sad to hear the bad news about Philip. He was such a great person and a very good friend. We will miss him greatly.
Our hearts go out to his children and the rest of his family.
Kelli Brockhoeft
November 4, 2009
Philip was my dentist and a friend when he was here in Gretna-I had dinner with him right before he left for school several years ago and haven't seem him since. He was a very special person-sweet, kind, and always with a big smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Marie, Roy, Maria and his extended family as well as his children.
Dr. George Cerniglia
November 4, 2009
Philip was a classmate of mine at LSUSD, and I remember him always being a nice, gentle, soft spoken person with a big smile always. My sympathy to his family, and our prayers go out the Gattuso family.
November 4, 2009
My sympathy to the family of Dr. Gattuso.
He was a joy to work with during his residency at the O.U. College of Dentistry.He will be greatly missed.
Grace Holden
Oklahoma City, Ok.
Mike Silva
November 3, 2009
My deep condolences for his family. A gentle and kind guy his smile and easy going manner will be missed
Debi J
November 3, 2009
Philip was a great friend and boss. I'm just numb I miss him and Kennedy so much my heart is so heavy. He will be greatly greatly missed. The twinkle in his eyes and that big ole smile. He is resting in the arms of Jesus and that is so awesome. I'll see my friend again some day. He would want us all to be happy and not sad and just celebrate life. Heres to you Philip. Love Debi J
November 3, 2009
Philip was a great friend and boss. I'm just numb I miss him and Kennedy so much my heart is so heavy. He will be greatly greatly missed. The twinkle in his eyes and that big ole smile. He is resting in the arms of Jesus and that is so awesome. I'll see my friend again some day. He would want us all to be happy and not sad and just celebrate life. Heres to you Philip. Love Debi J
Michael Harmon
November 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the large family he has, all in Gretna. He was a great person to grow up with and I have fond memories of our growing up together. We had a special group of friends that always supported each other, and to this day; no matter where anyone lived we stayed close. He will be missed. Those memories will give me comfort as I hope it does to his family. Michael Harmon (Columbus, GA.)
November 3, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gattuso Family for their loss. He was a wonderful Dr who made his patience's feel very comfortable.
He will be greatly missed and hope you will all find peace and Kennedy will be surrounded with more love then ever now.
God Bless...
November 3, 2009
Philip and his mother
November 3, 2009
Dr. Debbie Gladd
November 3, 2009
Philip & I had only recently become acquainted; initially through Match.com & subsequently with frequent communication via phone & email. We were so looking forward to finally meeting over the Thanksgiving holiday when he & Kennedy planned to travel to Oklahoma. I'd actually bought us tickets for the OU vs OSU game. What a tragedy...what a waste of life. My heart breaks for your family. I have pictures of him with his mother & his sons taken recently during his visit to New Orleans in my email & would gladly forward them to you if you do not already have them. My prayers & condolences are with you. He made me laugh.
Larry Sullivan
November 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all
all of you. It is hard to believe this
could happen to such a caring gentle man. He will be deeply missed by his friends and patients in Fargo. Our community is shocked and I know many of us pray Phillip and for his family.
Marlys Smith
November 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Gattuso's family. He was such a nice man. I pray God will give you the strength to handle what you are given. May your memories give you comfort in the many days to come.
Amber Meikle
November 3, 2009
The news of Phillip has been devastating, we were dating. He was such a gentleman and absolutely loved Kennedy. He took Kennedy to story time and IHOP on Saturdays and invited us along. Kennedy loved to wear her pink dress and is such a, “tiny little angle”. Philip was a great cook, he was classy, very handsome, adored kids, always had a smile, he was fun to be with and we really enjoyed talking. I love and miss them both very much and have had a difficult time dealing with this tragedy. I’m so happy he visited his family before this all happened. My heart goes out to you and your family. I love him to…… Amber
Alexander Wagner
November 3, 2009
I only knew Philip since the beginning of the school year, when I met him at a school orientation meeting. We are still reeling from the terrible news and our thoughts are with Kennedy who never returned to school after that tragic Monday.
Kitty Link
November 3, 2009
My prayers are with all of you. It is so very difficult to lose someone so dear in the prime of their lives. Although there are no words, there are thoughts and prayers and mine are with each of you deeply and sincerely.
November 3, 2009
So sorry to hear about Philip. I knew Philip when he was a resident here in the Graduate Periodontics Program. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to his children.
Robin Barnes
OU College of Dentistry
Department of Periodontics
Oklahoma City, OK
November 3, 2009
So sorry to hear of the tragic death of this young man. Our condolences to his Mother, Marie, brother, Roy and niece, Molly as well as the whole family. Ed Kass III, Lydia Kass, and employees of Gretna Glass Inc.
Jan & Jean Selaker
November 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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