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KARL GOTTLIEB Obituary

GOTTLIEB, KARL H. 59 - of Newtown, died suddenly on Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Deborah A. McVeigh Gottlieb for four years. Born in Atlantic City, he was the son of the late Emmanuel and Jeanette Harron Gottlieb. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children, Sara E. Gottlieb of Newtown, MaryKate Viola, Joseph W. Viola, Kelly A. Viola, and Jack S. Viola, all of Newtown. He is also survived by his four sisters, Barbara Zehender of Philadelphia, Jeanette Hardy-Grady and her husband, Bill, of New Orleans, LA, Lisa Gottlieb-Fernandez of Medford Lakes, NJ, and Maggie Ireland of Salmon, Idaho. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 22, 2011, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Gottlieb-Viola Children's Educational Fund, C/O PNC Bank, P.O. Box #6, Newtown, PA 18940.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jul. 20, 2011.

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Mary Ellen Abouchedid (O'Brien)

July 23, 2011

I met Karl when we were both Freshman at American University. He was a good friend but we lost touch over the years. My sincere sympathy to Karl's family during this very sad time.

Debra Silvi

July 22, 2011

Karl was a friend from college, and while I have not seen him in many years, the memories are fond, and the new of his death saddening. My sincere condolences to his family.

July 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

- Lisa Salandra, Philadelphia, PA

Lois Nagle

July 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your memories will sustain you during this difficult time. Karl was a great guy and my "first crush" at age 12.

Gwenn Graves Hamilton

July 21, 2011

My sincere condolences to all of Karl's family. He was a lifelong friend and I will miss seeing him on the Rumson Avenue beach. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sue Aptaker

July 20, 2011

Debbie -- I just heard this awful news. I can't begin to express my sorrow at the loss of your wonderful husband and partner. You two will always stand out to me as a fine example of marital and parental teamwork and as two best friends who found and married one another. My heart goes out to you. Please let me know if you need anything.

July 20, 2011

I wanted to send my condolences to the whole family. This was such sad news to hear. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Danielle Fekete-Casalunovo (Michelle Fekete's daughter)

July 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My Heart's best Bill McCullough

Cynthia Hartman

July 20, 2011

Dear Maggie, I am so sorry to hear of Karl's passing. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this difficult time....
Sincerely, Cynthia Cook Hartman

July 20, 2011

barbara,jinny,maggie and lisa.... we are so sorry to hear about Karl..our love,thoughts and prayers are with you all....love murph and jill

Rick Yates

July 20, 2011

Dear Maggie--please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of you brother.

Your old AC friend,

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