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Deacon William H. Gaul Jr.

William Gaul Obituary

Saratoga Springs, NY - Deacon William H. Gaul Jr., age 92 of Saratoga Springs NY and formerly of Albany, passed into eternal life on January 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Relatives and friends may call from 4-7PM, Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM, January 17 at St. Clement's Church. Burial with military honors will take place, January 17 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd. Schuylerville following a 1:00PM committal service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Clement's School or Blessed Sacrament School. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. Full obituary to follow.

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Published by The Saratogian from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2023.

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Sheila Gaul- Carro

March 23, 2025

Thank you all for your beautiful thoughts and prayers. Still missing Dad terribly and so appreciate hearing the positive affect he had on so many people's lives!

Diane and Jim Pertell

January 20, 2023

Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Diane and Jim Pertell.

Mary Lou Bartolotta-Connolly

January 16, 2023

To you all - It was so wonderful to share this evening honoring your father. He was very lucky to have such a beautiful family. May you cherish the memories you shared each day -- they will stay with you forever. God Bless you all. Mary Lou Bartolotta-Connolly

Lisa Karam

January 15, 2023

Clare and the entire Gaul family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. He was a good man. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa and Jim Karam

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Joe Yund

January 14, 2023

Jim, May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time of loss and grief.

Joe

Joanne Prestipino

January 14, 2023

To the Gaul family, Sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in Peace.

Fred MacNaughton

January 14, 2023

Gaul Family,

Working with Bill at New York Telephone was a pleasure. He was always a gentleman and willing to help. Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of Bill. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Hank Kuczynski

January 13, 2023

Ken and Family: Bill lived his life with meaning to all who knew him. He always had a smile, hello and a positive word. He made an impact in peoples lives. He is missed.

Robert Thomas Williams

January 13, 2023

Saints of God, come to his aid!
Come to meet him, angels of the Lord!
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him and may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Mary Severance

January 13, 2023

Bill was one of my Right-of-Way Agents at New York Telephone. He was always a gentleman and such a nice person. I am sure he will always be loved and missed. He had one of the warmest smiles ever. May he rest in peace and his soul fly high. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Den

January 13, 2023

A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.

Rick and Becky Stauffer

January 11, 2023

Bill was one of our favorite people in the world. His son , Matt, attended Spa Catholic with our daughter, Bridget. Bill taught our son , Tim, in his Confirmation class and we were blessed to have him as one of our Deacons at St. Clement’s. We loved “ talking baseball” with Bill( usually in the parking lot after Mass!) and he always asked about “ how our son, Tim, ( a former San Diego Padre) was doing. “ He, like us, was a die- hard Red Sox fan and this gave us many occasions to be overjoyed and to commiserate! I, Becky, fondly remember his Flag Day presentations with other K of C members when I taught at St. Clement’s.He was so proud to share both his Catholic faith and his patriotism with the school community. We shall miss Bill so very much. Although Earth has lost a precious man, truly, Heaven has gained one. Go Sox!!!!

Linda Zeoli

January 11, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. South a wonderful man. May he Rest In Peace you and your family remain in my prayers.

Jeanine Falco

January 11, 2023

I had the distinct honor of being one of the caregivers for Bill. He was the sweetest man with glorious stories of how many people he helped in his lifetime. It was a joy to know him. My heart will miss his humor and his gentle soul. I pray he is finally with his sweet Alice whom he talked about at length and sorely missed. RIP Deacon Bill. God has a new and very special angel in heaven now.

Larry Frank

January 11, 2023

Bill, your father seems to have lived a life of true devotion and love; a faith like his always amazes me (and keeps me hopeful). My sympathies to you and your family on your loss.

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Clements Church

231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Clement’s Church

231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY

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Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery

Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY

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William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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