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Alexander Gazonas Obituary

Alexander G. Gazonas, 81, a retired Worcester Public Schools Art Teacher, died suddenly on Sunday, October 14, 2007. He leaves his wife, Helen (Kaplanes) Gazonas, after 47 years of marriage; a son, Thomas A. Gazonas; a daughter, Christine J. Gazonas, all of Worcester; a grandson, Nicholas; a brother, A. George Gazonas and his wife Dorothy of Flemington, NJ; a sister, Catherine Zarcone and her husband Charles of Wayne, PA. He was born in Norristown, PA, son of the late George and Georgia (Zekou) Gazonas, and graduated from Clark University, after seeing combat in the European Theatre for the U.S. Army during World War II.

A CALLING HOUR will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St., immediately followed by A FUNERAL SERVICE at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Directions and condolence book available at

www.kellyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 18, 2007.

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HAROLD SMITH (SMITTY)

October 22, 2007

TO THE GAZONAS FAMILY...SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.I WORKED WITH ALEX AT COONEY AND CONNOR YEARS AGO.
HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND AND TALENTED ARTIST. MY SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU.

Amy (Case) Grasseschi - W.T.I Alumi * 95

October 18, 2007

To the family;
I was very saddened to hear or Mr. G's Passing. He was a VERY talented artist who brought lots of love and light to this world through his beautiful watercolors and art. I was fortunate to have been a student of his at WTI in 95, and learned a great deal from him. I thank him for that blessing. He will be sadly missed.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes to his family in their time of Sorrow.
May peace be with you.
Bright blessings...

Tom Kaplanes

October 18, 2007

Aunt Helen, cousin Tom and Christine:

A loving man and uncle and talented artist will be missed. May his memory be eternal.

With love,
Tom, Alison, Kasandra, Stefany Kaplanes

Tina Zlody

October 18, 2007

I always enjoyed Alex's work. He participated in our arts festival a number of times. I am sorry for your loss.

Tina

Judy DuBois

October 18, 2007

Christine,
I'm sorry about your loss. May God Bless you and your family.

Sincerely,
Judy DuBois, RN

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