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Kevin Gifford Obituary
Born in Taylor, son of the late Charles and Jean Salio Gifford, he was a graduate of West Scranton High School and a member of the Minooka Notre Dame Club and the Ukrainian Club.
Kevin was an avid Notre Dame, New York Yankees and New York Jets fan, and served as the right-hand man to his brother-in-law, Tommy Barrett, at Joyce's Bar in the Minooka section of Scranton. Known for his quick wit and kindness, he leaves behind numerous lifelong friends who affectionately referred to him as "Uncle Kev" and "The Giff." He was a loving father who devoted his life to his two daughters, and will be missed by all who knew him.
Also surviving are two daughters, Bryanna and Bianca; five brothers, Greg and wife, Carol, Union Dale; David and wife, Kim, North Carolina; Charles and wife, Ann Marie, Moscow; Gary and wife, Maria, Peckville; and Mark and wife, Ann Marie, Olyphant; two sisters, Terri and husband, Thomas Barrett, Scranton; and Lisa Barrett, Shavertown; a mother-in-law, Kathleen Butash; a brother-in-law, Frank Butash and wife, Debbie; an aunt, Dora Ostrowski; nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. from the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann's St., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Patrick's Church, Jackson Street, Scranton. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.
Friends may call today from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Gifford
Irene Wendoloski
January 31, 2015
I just heard about the passing of your husband. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My sympathy prayers to you and your girls
Kathy Nichols Yokavonis
January 17, 2015
Michelle & Girls,
So very sorry to hear about Kevin. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family. Kevin made every day brighter working with him at Crystal.
DIANE COLEMAN
January 14, 2015
DEAR MICHELLE, BRYANNA,BIANCA AND FAMILY, HAVING HAD THE EXPIERENCE OF A TRAGIC DEATH I KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ARE PLENTIFUL, I HOPE I CAN SAY TO YOU WITHOUT HURT, THAT KEVINS THOUGHTS ARE AND WILL BE ONLY HIS OWN BEFORE HIS PASSING. SPEAK OF KEVIN OFTEN WHETHER IT BE IN SORROW OR HAPPINESS, CONTIUNE TO SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH HIM. AS MY BELIEF IS THAT THOSE YOU'VE LOVED NEVER REALLY DIE, THEY SIMPLY GO AWAY. GOD BLESS. MY MOST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY
Joe Bitttenbender
January 13, 2015
Kevin was in all my classes through middle school...We even sat at the same table...He was always the funny one...Even though we separated after high school, I still thought of him often...I was just in Scranton visiting my family, and I swear I saw him at a stop sign on Sweatland street...I said to myself, I think that was Giff, and then to hear of his passing not long after was deeply saddening...My thoughts and prayers are with ALL who loved him, and I pray the Lord will ease the pain in their hearts, and multiply their memories during this difficult time...God Bless you all.
Cheri @UKAVETS
January 11, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies to all of those that knew you, befriended you, and loved you most; your wife Michelle, daughters Bryanna and Bianca. My condolences to all immediate family members and lifetime friends. Hold him near and dear within your hearts, it is that love and light which will strengthen his memory.
Kevin, "Your charm and wit will linger amongst us, your lack of presence will stir our hearts. You gave us joy, laughter and friendship. Rest in peace my dear friend as your passing will forever affect us, and hopefully make us better human beings." God Bless.
Jennifer Kreusling
January 10, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Words can't express how much. Kevin willed be missed by so many. May he rest in peace.
Linda Varnis
January 9, 2015
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear this news. I wish I had something profound that could help you through this time.
January 8, 2015
I am so saddened to hear of the death of Kevin, may he rest in peace, and may your family find comfort at this time. Sincerely, Wanda Nowell (Vidota)
don,shirley pacyna
January 7, 2015
we are very sorry for your lose try to remember the good times.God will be with you and your girls.
Leigh Ann Cerra
January 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.
Love: Leigh Ann, Christina, Jessica & Stephen Cerra
Kelly Kahanowitz
January 7, 2015
Words cant express the sadness I feel for you and your family. I will always remember Kevin for his quick jokes and kind heart. He will be missed!!!
Valerie shivock Sherman
January 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss Michelle you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Mike and Terri Gabriel
January 6, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Joan Walsh
January 6, 2015
My prayers are with you and your family he will be missed so sorry.
Diane, Danny & Ashley Inman
January 6, 2015
Bryanna, Bianca, and Michelle,
Our thoughsts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa Griffiths & Kendall Joy
January 6, 2015
We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss. May your loving memories help you all during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bianca, and to your mom, sister and entire family. Your Dad was one terrific guy!
January 6, 2015
Michelle,Bryanna & Bianca,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Diane,Danny & Ashley Inman
Elizabeth Hepplewhite Maslyar
January 6, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joey Killeen
January 6, 2015
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the passing of Kevin. Rest in peace my friend.
Mary Killeen Munley
January 6, 2015
So deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved husband, father and brother. May his soul rest in peace.
January 6, 2015
Mark, Gary and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Trish & John Sibio
Laura Ann Haarmeyer
January 6, 2015
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Rest In Peace, good man.
Nanci Wright
January 6, 2015
Rest Peacefully Kevin.
Linda Ross Reid
January 6, 2015
Terri,
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family.
Cullen Fanning
January 6, 2015
I'll miss you Kev. Won't be the same not smelling your cigars, seeing your rolling rock or even hearing "what up dawg". Loved you like you were my father. Forever in our hearts.
Jim Leppo
January 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss...my thoughts an prayers will be with you.
Jim & Mary Lynn Carey
January 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We always enjoyed talking with "Uncle Kevin".
Jerry & Diane Santorsa
January 6, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Gifford
January 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss Kevin shall be missed but remember the good times and the laughs.God Bless and all our love.
Beth Ann O'Toole
January 6, 2015
Michelle, Thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my prayers.
January 6, 2015
Mark, Chuck & entire family
So very sad to hear of Kevin's passing. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Pallotta
Neal Fasulo
January 6, 2015
My Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family....May Uncle Kevin rest in peace
Maryann Sherman
January 6, 2015
Michelle,
Sorry for your loss. prayers to you and your daughters,
Cheryl Kashuba
January 6, 2015
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Kevin's passing. May he rest in peace. Love and prayers to Mark and the entire family.
Dawn Simpson
January 6, 2015
Michelle, Bryanna, & Bianca
So very sorry for your loss. Kevin will be missed. Always loved how he called me "Miss Dawn". Our prayers are with you. God Bless.
January 6, 2015
Michelle Brayonna and Bianca, So sorry for your loss. I have such happy memories of Kevin when we travelled with the NEPA flames. You are all in my prayers Annette Lucas (Andrea Alsalahat's mom)
Carol Gillette
January 6, 2015
Dear Terri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how close you
and Kevin were. May he rest in peace.
Emma Lee Hepplewhite
January 6, 2015
Michelle and Family,
Please accept our condolences.
We pray that God will embrace you in his loving arms and bring you comfort.
Charles and Emma Lee Hepplewhite
Diann Wolfe
January 6, 2015
Jimi and I always laughed with you and called you "spiff" from a long time ago. our prayers and heart go out to Family. So sorry.
Joe (Zeke) Zielinski
January 6, 2015
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Kevin. My prayers to his family and friends.
Mary Beth Fitch Slimak
January 6, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Monica Royce
January 6, 2015
Kevinnnn!! Gonna miss yelling that out when i would see you.
Love & prayes to your Wife & daughters.
Susan Lesnefsky Shiposh
January 6, 2015
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the passing of "Uncle Kevin". Prayers and peace to his friends and dear family.
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