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Jeffery Gatter Obituary

Jeffery E.(Jeff) Gatter, 64, a resident of Unionville, PA, passed at home on June 19, 2021. Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Jeff will be missed by his wife of 35 years, Joan (Whitaker), son Evan (Angi), mother Dorothy (Thomson), brother Stephen (Harriet), sister in law Linda (Whitaker Suydam), nieces Rachel, Erin, Courtney and Kristin. He is predeceased in death by his father (Gene) and stepmother (JoAnn). Jeff was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School ‘75, Furman University (BS) and Drexel University (MS). He was Senior Vice President at Santander Bank, Mortgage Operations and Control, and previously employed as President of Public Savings Association and Public Finance. For many years, he served as President of the PA Financial Services Association. Jeff enjoyed golf as a member of Hartefeld National, and previously Kennett Square Golf and CC. He was happiest navigating a sailboat on the Chesapeake or BVI, picking crabs, trips to Gettysburg, coaching rugby, and as a leader in church youth groups. Always ready to listen, Jeff had an exceptional gift of recognizing the needs of others, providing encouragement and support. Per Jeff’s wishes, services and Interment will be private at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA. Arrangements by Toppitzer Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.Arlingtoncemetery.us

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Published by Reading Eagle from Jun. 25 to Jun. 27, 2021.

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Jan Edward Teitsworth

July 1, 2021

I am offering my heartfelt condolences. While in Steve's HS class and resident of Greenfields, I also spent time with Jeff, sharing our fondness of tropic fish. I now reside in West Chester with my wife and I am sorry Jeff and I never ran into each other; if we would have recognized after all these years. Jeff was a great person and friend. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Mark Hurley

June 28, 2021

I worked with Jeff, and he was a highly intelligent and a very nice person. He made such a positive impact on me. I wish his family the very best in such a difficult time.

Russ Blatt

June 25, 2021

Most of my favorite high school memories involved Jeff. Our first rock concert was at the Allentown Fairgrounds with Mott the Hoople. The opening act was an unknown band named Queen. We both ran track and were on both ends of a "hail Mary" baton pass during a 4x 100 relay at a county meet. Yes, our team was DQ´d , but Jeff´s pass was beautifully arced. We wrote comic strips about frogs that only we fully enjoyed. We were also a great pinochle team during study halls. For me, Jeff´s passing means no more of his humorous stories; no more witty responses on my Facebook posts; no more long phone calls about current events. no more possibility of him inviting me just once to play golf at his club.

Jeff will always have a special place in my mind and heart.

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