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Anthony Max "Tony" Gaddes

FUNERAL HOME

Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel

5630 Pontiac Lake Road

Waterford, Michigan

Anthony Gaddes Obituary

GADDES, ANTHONY "Tony" MAX; of Waterford; stepped into the light surrounded by love and friendship on August 15, 2012; at the age of 32. He was the beloved eldest son of Bill and Carole Gaddes; and the cherished brother of the late Michael Gaddes (Kristen). Tony leaves behind a loving extended family and an enormous circle of friends. The family is especially grateful to his girlfriend, Brandy Shillinger, who gave him such love and support during the last year of his life. Tony and his brother Michael were diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at an early age, but they never let the disease define them. Low-key and uncomplaining, Tony had a dry, understated wit and a wicked sense of humor. He laughed often and savored life. He enjoyed working on his truck, participating in the Woodward Dream Cruise with his dad, brother, and friends, and exhibiting his natural athleticism on the softball field. Number 11 - you will be missed. Tony was a living example of the phrase "still waters run deep." He played the hand he had been dealt with a quiet dignity. He was utterly selfless and kind. Even when struggling with difficult CF and transplant symptoms, Tony would never miss an opportunity to lift up friends, neighbors, and complete strangers alike during hard times. Tony touched the lives of many and left a permanent imprint on our hearts. After his brother's passing in 2009, Tony worked tirelessly in his memory to promote The Gaddes Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to CF research and organ donation. Tony was the grateful recipient of organ donation and requested that his organs be donated after his passing. For more information or to make a monetary donation, please go to
www.gaddesfoundation.org
Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 20, 2012, 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Pastor Devine Meyers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. Interment Crescent Hills Cemetery. Online guest book
www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Gaddes

35 Entries

Teresa Wright

August 10, 2020

Still see your smiling face!!!!

Dottie White

August 10, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Love you, miss you.

Tom Dingman

August 28, 2012

I have had the true pleasure of laughing at lunch-time with this man. I will miss him forever.

Teresa Wright

August 25, 2012

Tony was such a delight to be around with his great sense of humor!!He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gaddes family.
Jeff and Teresa Wright

August 22, 2012

Prayers go out to the family there are not enough words to say sorry ..the Turners

Carol Moore

August 19, 2012

I personally have never met Tony ,but my son Jason lived with him for awhile and always told me what a great guy he was,he called to tell me of his passing and our hearts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time..May he and his brother rest in peace..Carol & Carol Moore

Sandy Wilton

August 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are going out daily to your family. I met Tony and Kristen when I worked at the CF Foundation and Tony made a big impact on me.I would be honored to help with your foundation if you need help in any way. I would help to honor your boys. May God give you comfort in these days.

Mike & Mel Morrissey

August 18, 2012

Billy and Carol,

We're so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. May the precious memories comfort you now and always. God Bless you and all who knew your wonderful son. With heartfelt sympathy.

August 17, 2012

Dear Gaddes Family,
With deepest sympathy, so sorry to hear of your loss. The family of James W. Teatro.

Cathy Frayer

August 17, 2012

My heart goes out to you Carole ,Bill and all those who knew and loved Tony .Tho his time on earth was way too brief ,it sounds like he lived it to the fullest.Something in which you can take comfort .I wish I had known this exceptional young man .

Ron Hollis

August 17, 2012

Billy and Carole, Deb and I are sadden to hear about your lost. Are thoughts and prayers will be for you and your family. God Be With You, Ron and Deb Hollis

Kami Murphy

August 17, 2012

May God be with Tony's family and friends during this difficult time. Especially his mom and dad. I went to high school with him. Never really knew him but I'm sure he was a fabulous person. So many who will love and miss him. Many prayers being said.

God bless,
Kami (Denton) Murphy

Shirley Aschwanden

August 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ed Cokley

August 17, 2012

Tony, you will never be gone. You will live in the hearts of all you have touched.

Shirley Stewart

August 17, 2012

RIP Tony... You will be missed # 11

Tammy Tallenger

August 17, 2012

Tony, Bill and Carole,
By your example, you have taught us that faith is not about everything turning out OK. Faith is about being OK no matter how things turn out.

We have lost an exceptional young man, in every way. Heaven has gained a great soul. You and Michael will always be remembered...and loved. Thank you for your love and respect. I visualize you, Cheryl and Michael in God's loving embrace.

Love and Gratitude,
Dave and Tammy

heather dougan

August 17, 2012

I went to grade. School with the boys. And they will be very much missed by so many. Tony is a great guy and from what I havee talked to friends he lived life to the fullest and enjoyed life and family and his girlfriend. His memery will live on in our heats and many other hearts for ever. He can now play ball with his brother and run and and betogether and look over all of us and see what we all can do with the foundation of cf and what they made out it and how we all keep it going and will fight for a cure. Rip and will be missed.

Nicole Wojciechowski

August 17, 2012

Tony was a classmate and friend of mine from high school. Even though I haven't seen him since our class reunion, we still kept in touch. He was a wonderful person and I will miss him. I pray healing and comfort for hiis family and his friends, and especially his parents. I give to Cystic Fibrosis every year, but this year, will be in memory of Tony and Michael. God's love and healing on you all.

ray Medgyessy

August 17, 2012

I went to high school with Tony, he was a great guy and he was always there if you needed a friend to talk to.he would and could light up a room with his smile. Tony you will be missed.

Cody Whiteside

August 17, 2012

You will be missed. A great person, better friend, and the best teammate I will ever have. You will be missed #11.

Faith Wicklund

August 17, 2012

I worked with Michael and Kristen at WMU and saw this post via Kristen. May you be surrounded in prayer and comforted by the fact that two brothers have been reunited.

August 16, 2012

Mike and Tony are now gone from us by CF. I will always remember them and continue to support the Gaddes Foundation. They were wonderful people. Dottie White

August 16, 2012

The brightest stars always burn out the quickest, you had a great knack for making everyone feel like a life-long friend. You will be missed Tony!

Charmin and Dan Ruth

August 16, 2012

Dan and I are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful son Tony. We only met him a few times when he was with Kristen visiting Cassopolis but we enjoyed our time with him very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ryan Stafford

August 16, 2012

It is not about the time we have on this Earth, it is about what we do with that time. Tony, you made a huge impression on everyone you ever met, you will be missed. RIP

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