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George Gara Obituary

George G Gara

April 11, 1950 - October 10, 2018

He was a loving husband of Andrea; loving father of Max and Claudia; loving brother of Gale, Judy, and Philip. Proud graduate of Roosevelt Jr. High. Passed away peacefully after a happy and fulfilling life.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 23 to Oct. 28, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for George Gara

32 Entries

Danielle G.

August 11, 2023

I worked for Dr. Gara a thousand years ago, so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to Andrea and the kids (several years late... and the kids who are now adults!).

Sara & Jean Gabriel

October 17, 2021

How unusual is it to enjoy your visits to your periodontist? A good laugh with Andrea , a cheerful greeting with excellent care from Dr Gara ( 223132..4 ..212) and the lulling accent from the Russian hygienist --/ this happy memory accompanies us as we totter along down life´s cul de sac

Joanne Feldman

December 13, 2020

I was reminiscing Andrea about the friendship between George and David. They had such a history. I am thinking of you as the holidays approach. I would love to hear from you.

February 29, 2020

Andrea, I just saw this. How sad that such a sweet and good and professional man is gone. And you, I hope you have most of your sisters to get you laughing from time to time. You two gave wonderful care to us , a pleasure to go to an appointment! How do you manage after so many years together, at home and at the office. Jean will be 94 in June, he is aging... uses a walker, sometimes a wheelchair... I have family in Eugene....
Love

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Kathy Louie

December 6, 2019

Andrea,

I just learned from my new periodontist (Dr. Engert) that Dr. Gara passed away last year. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Having been a patient of his for 20+ years, I always looked forward to seeing you and Dr. Gara and catching up with all the news of your family. He was a kind man, and I could not have asked for a better dentist. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Love,
Kathy

JAY ZEMANSKY

October 18, 2019

Andrea so sorry about George's passing, my best friend at Lowell...spend many days on Spruce St at the Gara home AND at Lake Berryessa...water skiing with George, Phillip, Judy and Gale.....Jay Zemansky...the world lost a great person.

Eric Park

April 25, 2019

Andrea,
I hope you're doing well. So sorry to hear about Dr. Gara's passing. He was a wonderful man. Debbie and I send our condolences.

Grace Duff

March 19, 2019

Andrea, I am so sad to hear about Dr. Gara. This is Grace who use to work for Regal, Dr Baker. I wish you the best. Hear you are living in Oregon. I have two sisters living in Portland and Steve has a brother there as well. I hope you find peace and happiness there. I will remember the good time at 450 Sutter.
The best to you and your family.
Best regards
Grace.

Dieter Miller and me.

Mickay Miller

December 14, 2018

I too loved you both and admire you too. His death seems to have been one we would all wish, but also a shock. My friend Bob Holmes learned of it from Darlene at his recent cleaning and I know he'd wish to send respect, condolences and friendship. As do I.

Kathy Salgado

November 14, 2018

George and I went to Roosevelt JR High and onto Lowell. We use to skateboard ride through the neighborhood. He was my pal. When we grew up I became one of his patients and had to call him Dr. Gara. Since moving out of SF I no longer saw George professionally. But he has always been in my thoughts and I hold our old friendship in my heart. To the Gara Family I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. He was a Great Guy.

Love to all
Kathy Salgado

Nancy Rabette

November 14, 2018

Dear Andrea and family. I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Gara. I just found out yesterday that George has passed.(from Dr. Kinney). You know how far back we all go. With tears in my eyes I send my deepest sympathy and prayers to you Andrea and to your children. Dr. Gara was an amazing guy. Such a fun doctor who had a wonderful skill for his work and for his patients. He will be so missed as a professional and as my friend.
With condolences and my love Sincerely Nancy Rabette

Bob Ryan

November 12, 2018

Dear Andrea, We were so sad to read Dr. Gara's obituary, and we want you to know that we are thinking about you. Dr. Gara took such good care of us, and we fondly remember his smile and sense of humor. We know how much you will miss him. Love, Bob & Terri Ryan

James Currren

November 3, 2018

Andrea so very sorry to hear of George' death. Can't imagine how hard it is on you and your children. Please accept my sympathy in you loss. He was a great guy and a much appreciated dentist.

November 3, 2018

Dear Andrea and family,
I am so sorry to hear about George's passing. I was looking forward to seeing you both at the 50th class reunion this September, but then was told you had retired and moved to Portland.
It was always fun to stop by 450 Sutter to visit when I was in SF (which doesn't happen much any more). I will always remembere George as a great person with a great sense of humor. I still tell people about what he told me when I asked him how important flossing was. He told me I only had to floss the teeth I wanted to keep. That was so typical of him!
A big hug to you and all the family.
Maxine Orr de Perez

October 30, 2018

Dear Andrea and family,
We were very saddened to learn of Dr. Gara's passing. He was one of the finest people we have ever met and we're grateful to have been beneficiaries of his exceptional care.
Sincerely,
Linda Werner & Nancy Johnsen

Phyllis Dulaney

October 29, 2018

Dearest Andrea & Family of George Gara - What very sad news. Please accept most heartfelt condolences on George's passing. He was a talented, wonderful, kind and funny gentleman. Best wishes to you all!

October 29, 2018

Andrea,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of your amazing husband and partner. He was a fantastic tooth and gum guy, and always made what might have been miserable actually fun! Thank you both for many years of expert and compassionate care. Our love goes out to you as you mourn his passing.
Jeff Harlowe
Phyllis Lund (Jeff's mom)

October 29, 2018

George's obituary, how characteristic of the man: understated, self deprecatory, funny, focused on the important things. We miss him and you, Andrea. Condolences to you and family.
David and Elizabeth Strain

John Golden

October 29, 2018

Andrea, I'm so sorry to hear of George's passing. He was such a great, kind man, and we will surely miss him. Please know we are thinking of you during your time of loss,
John and Rey

Karin Surber

October 28, 2018

So very sad to hear of Dr. Gara's passing.He was a superb periodontist and a wonderful person.I shall miss his expert care. My sincerest condolences to his family.

October 27, 2018

Andrea, I'm in disbelief at the moment. I am so sorry and can only imagine the pain you must be going through. You and "Dr. Gara" were much more than an appointment to me every six months. You were both old friends (going back to 1985 when I was young and handsome but had bad gums)! I really adored your husband, and I loved making him laugh every time I saw him. (He was pretty funny, too.) I can hear his laugh now. I'm devastated...I just lost my mom a few months ago. The pain I feel now is not unlike the pain I experienced when she died - that's how much I cared about Dr. Gara. I will continue to think of both of you fondly.

With much love and sadness,
David Schachman

October 26, 2018

I went to Lowell with George. We swam on the team. I remember George as a friendly person always with a smile and a dry sense of humor. He treated my sister when she was very ill with kindness and compassion. I am so very sorry for your loss - John Richardson

October 26, 2018

Hello Andy and family -- Just learned of George's passing, and am sending thoughts of sympathy and warmth. I know that George lived a good life, and brought so much joy to you all.
Peggy (Andy's biking friend in SF)

Alexandra Vuksich

October 26, 2018

I attended Lowell with George and always thought him to be a solid, thoughtful, kind fellow with a wry sense of humor. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched throughout his own lifetime. "With heads bared we stand..."

Gretchen Hardman-Riedell

October 26, 2018

Dear Andrea and family,
I just happened to see the Life Tribute to George G. Gara in today's S.F. Chronicle. I was stunned and thought,"This can't be the young and expert periodontist who, for several years, worked on and cured my periodontal problems! Dr. Gara's practice also prospered under the direction of his wife Andrea's friendly and efficient Office Managerial skills. I always looked forward to seeing you along with Dr. Gara when I had an appointment. Your warm-hearted nature made it a pleasure to enter a dentist's office!
Just a few months ago,it seems, I learned during an appointment at my dentist's (Melissa Tuft), that you and Dr. Gara were closing the practice, retiring and moving to Portland, OR. I was so touched by this news I stopped by your office that afternoon to bid you and your husband "Bon Voyage" and tell you both how important Dr.Gara's efforts had been to my dental health. Furthermore, his advice that my periodontal problems could be solved if I stopped smoking was the catalyst that helped me to achieve that milestone in my life in 1987.
I send you and your family my deepest condolences and prayers for your coping with such an unexpected tragedy. He was far too wonderful a person to depart this earth, and he leaves many people besides his family who mourn his passing.
Loving thoughts to all,
Gretchen Hardman-Riedell

Linda Grady

October 26, 2018

Having attended Geary, Roosevelt, and Lowell with George, I will always remember him fondly. My heart felt condolences to all of his family.

October 26, 2018

George was my dentist in the late 70s, then my periodontist until his retirement. We were pals. I loved Andrea and George. He was such a good man. My condolences to Andrea and his children. Liz O'Keefe, a grateful patient and friend.

October 24, 2018

Adnrea:So sorry to hear of George's passing
Jay Zemansky and Family

Williams family

October 24, 2018

We wish to express our condolences and prayers to your family during this time of grief. Matthew 11:28-30

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