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1927
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2021
Grace Gozzola Obituary
Grace Gozzola, formerly of Omaha, passed away March 6, 2021 at home in Maine, with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. Grace was born in Chicago, IL in 1927 to Paul and Julia Roessler and came to Omaha as a new bride in 1952. Grace was very involved with her beloved Mt Olive Lutheran Church and the Florentine players when she lived in Omaha. At 85, she retired from her job at the Nebraska Medical Center and moved to Maine.
She is survived by her daughter, Jane (Kevin); her sons, Jimmy (Tina) and John; grandchildren: Meghan, Cory, Jamie, Julie, Melissa, Eric, Mason, Ian and Joshua; great-grandchildren: Olivia, Alexis, Ash and Sonia.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jim; her parents; her brother, Norman; twin sister, Mildred; and daughter-in-law, Kim. She leaves behind many special friends and will be missed by all who were lucky to know her.
Grace did not want a memorial service, just quiet family time and thanks to COVID, she will get her final wish.
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Judith Rath
March 15, 2025
Grace was just a special lady. She was the one that first taught me what was to be done when doing the altar jobs. When my pastor asked me who taught me what to do I told him Grace Gazola and he said you were trained by the best and I certainly was God bless this lady always and all her family. Many fine memories of Grace . What a beautiful lady inside and out.
Vincent G.
June 28, 2023
Aunt Grace was a card.
I'm so sorry to learn of her passing.
RIP Aunt G.
Nephew Vinny/Vincent
Jim Adams
March 22, 2021
Grace was a wonderful person and a real positive spirit. I enjoyed her company during our time with the Florentine Players. She was a real joy and will be missed.
Gererd Lyon
March 22, 2021
I will always remember working with her in Florence, she will be missed
tom blasing
March 22, 2021
i was in melodramas with grace and found her to be a very nice and with a good sense of humor may she rest in peace
Linda Joons
March 22, 2021
Dear Family of Grace Gozzola my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. What a great funny and witty lady. Florence has definitely lost a great member of the local area here. She will be deeply missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing this great lady! RIP Grace up there in Maine. Linda Joons
Pam and Gary Schulte
March 21, 2021
Kevin and Jane and the rest of the Gazzola Family, We are so very sad to hear of the loss of your mom (loved one.)
Dianna Adams
March 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
Virginia (Tinker) Munson
March 21, 2021
So sorry to hear about Grace. She had such a zest for everything! we were in Florentine Players together. I can still see her walking everywhere. Her laughter was infectious! Thoughts and prayers to Jane. Jimmy, and John and the family. I know how much you must miss Grace. It was a privilege to have known her.
Char spicl
March 21, 2021
Love you always, you will never be forgotten
Judy Rath
March 21, 2021
What a privilege to have known Grace. She was such a dear Lady and I know she will be missed by all who knew her. She taught me what the Alter Ladies were to do in assisting the people of Mt. Olive. I was raised a Methodist but Grace had so much kindness for me, slow learner that I am. My sympathy to you all
Dennis Adams
March 21, 2021
Sorry to hear of Grace´s passing.
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