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Carl Gzyms Obituary
11/18/32 - 6/1/09
Born in Schenectady, New York, moved to California in 1961. He was born to Alexander and Bernice Gzyms, who immigrated from Poland. Carl died suddenly in Elk Grove at the age of 76. Preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Tony Mastroianni, and grandson Roger Stewart. Survived by his loving wife of 34+ years, Marylyn; his children, Lori Pometta, Teri (Rich) Hallam, Jacki (Orrin) Joy, and Cheri Gzyms; grandchildren, Kristopher Pometta, Kayla Stewart, Christina Gritsch and Noah Hallam; twin brother Alexander (Irene); sister Teresa Mastroianni; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Carl served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957. He received his Bachelors Degree and worked for the State of California for 25 years. He retired in 1986 to play golf with his longtime friends, Will and Fred Deguchi, and bowled in 3 leagues. He was known for his dry sense of humor, his quirkiness, and his love of bright colors. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He had a huge heart and will be greatly missed by all. No services will be held.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Gzyms
Lori Daughter #1
May 29, 2022
Dad moved to California before 1961. I was born in LA California in 1959 and lived there at that time.
Lori Pometta
November 19, 2009
Dad!
The Kolduni was a hit! We succeeded in making it and enjoyed the birthday cake in your honor. Miss you so much...love you!
Lori
Jacki Joy
November 18, 2009
Happy birthday, Dad. Smile down on Marylyn and surround your brother with your warmth. I hope you know how much we miss you and love you. We'll be making your famous "Koldunki" in your honor today. I love you. (Maybe Rogie will take you golfing!) xoxox Jacki (Daughter #3) :-)
Cheri Gzyms
November 17, 2009
Tomorrow (11/18) would have been my Dad's birthday. This will be the first year that we don't have him to wish a Happy Birthday too. He is missed so deeply! His twin brother, Al, will be in my thoughts and prayers though hoping that he has a peaceful Birthday.
October 13, 2009
Our 35th anniversary, October 11, has passed. I did celebrate the day with loving friends Bill and Ag Deguchi and Carol Thomas. He is in my thoughts everyday and I miss him terribly.
Marylyn Gzyms
Jacki Joy
September 17, 2009
I'll miss you forever, Dad.
Kris Pometta
September 15, 2009
Pops you rock, we'll hsve a beer,when I see you up there!
June 11, 2009
Marilyn, Jacki, Lori, Teri & Cheri and families
We're so sorry for your loss...My wish for you is that the happy memories you have with Carl/Dad will carry you through the sad times...our thoughts are with you!
Melanie, Nelson, Ben, Janae & Cory
June 11, 2009
Marilyn, words escape us, so sorry for your loss. We met Carl a few times over the years, a lovely quiet man of few words. Love to all the family. Nev & Lynn
lloyd dillon
June 8, 2009
Marilyn,
sorry to read about Carl's passing. I always enjoyed playing golf with you and he, and his great sense of humor filled our after-round time pleasureably. We hope you and your family are okay. Know that Carl was enjoyed by many in his long life.
katherine rohrer
June 7, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lori Pometta (Gzyms)
June 7, 2009
My Daddy was a one of a kind man.
I am his eldest daughter and strived my whole life to live up to his expectations.
He will be missed terribly and remembered in the hearts of all of his girls and wife Marylyn for all time. May you finally rest in peace dad....I will see you again. I love you.....
June 6, 2009
Donald White
June 6, 2009
Marylyn, I am sorry for your loss. Carl was the man who ran Admin. for many years. He was one of the few people who said what was on his mind regardless of political correctness. I enjoyed working for him when he was there. Please forward my sympathy to the entire family
Don White DFG Retired
Marilyn V. Blaine
June 6, 2009
RIP Carl.
"Rule # 1: The boss is always right
"Rule # 2: If the boss is wrong, see Rule #1"
My heart goes out to you, Marylyn. Please extend my sincerest sympathies to the entire Gzyms family.
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