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Frederick Gould Obituary

GOULD FREDERICK "SKIP" GOULD On February 27, 2009. Loving husband of Lisa Lauria Gould; and devoted father of Chloe Lauria Gould and Cole Christian Gould. He is also survived by his parents, Frederick and Elizabeth Gould; siblings, Martin (Denise) Gould, Kristen (Bob) Galli, Kathy Gould and Daniel (Mary Anne) Gould; aunt, Jean Harrison; many nieces and nephews, mother-in-law, Jacqueline Lauria; brother-in-law, Chip Lauria, and his loyal companions Lily and Shakespeare. Skip, a resident of West Springfield, was originally from Morristown, NJ. He spent 30 years conjuring libations and stories at DC and Virginia establishments, with 20 of those years at Artie's in Fairfax. His wit was unmatched, as was his love of the shore. He had great joy in leading his son's local sports teams to championships, selling record amounts of Girl Scout cookies with his daughter and dancing in the kitchen with his wife. A celebration of Skip's life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152. In lieu of flowers, a fund will be established to benefit his children, Chloe and Cole.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Gould

18 Entries

Nicole Ingegneri

March 10, 2009

Chloe-we're so sorry for your loss. Ava was especially concerned for you. Our whole family is thinking of you and your mom and brother.
With love-
Nicole, Bob, Ava and Lola Ingegneri

Don Lauria

March 9, 2009

Lisa,
Kimber woke me this morning with the news of Skip’s death. Not an easy way to greet the morning.
Being so much older and having survived the grief that accompanies the passing of many relatives and friends, I have begun to accept these happenings as part of living. It’s the young ones who have more difficulty enduring the loss. I have never met Chloe or Cole, but I can feel their shock and for them I can question the fairness and wonder how to go on. They need you – Lisa, Jackie. I know you are there for them.
My sincere sympathy and best wishes for all.

Kimber Lauria

March 9, 2009

Lisa, Chloe, Cole,
My sweet cousins, my heart aches and my tears flow for you.
All my love & tighest hugs,
Kimber

Esther Schlobach

March 8, 2009

Lisa, Chloe and Cole
We are all saddened by the loss of your beloved husband and Dad. I only met Skip a couple of times walking the chihuahua -- so funny to see this big guy with a tiny dog! But I could tell that he loved this activity and notoriety! He talked to everyone in your neighborhood and was obviously well respected and loved. What a wonderful farewell to Skip this Saturday. He'll forever be in your hearts.

Cindy and Jack

March 7, 2009

Skip you will be missed in this life. Your jokes, infectious laughter and personality filled the bar and many of our evenings at Arties. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Michelle and Brian Blevins

March 6, 2009

We were heartbroken to learn of Skip's passing. He was always a smiling face and a warm welcome to us as patrons of Arties. He was more than a bartender, he was our friend and will truly be missed. Our hearts go out to his wife and children.

Millie & John Jacobs

March 6, 2009

Lisa, when your Mom told us of the death of Skip - we were shocked. May God wrap His arms around you and the children and give you peace. Our prayers are with all of the family.

Aunt Lyn Lauria

March 6, 2009

My dearest Lisa, Chloe and Cole,
I am beside myself with grief for the loss of your loving, wonderful husband and father. I know you are all held together tighly with love from family and friends.

Beth Persinger

March 6, 2009

Dear Lisa, Cole, and Chloe,
Hold tight to memories for comfort,
lean on your friends for strength,
and always remember how much you are cared about.
Love, Beth Porter Persinger

Lynn Johnson

March 6, 2009

Lisa, Skip and Cole:

Please know your Alabama relatives love you and pray for you to find peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

In His Love,

James and Lynn

Melissa Grossman

March 5, 2009

I only knew Skip for a short time...he made the best "sweet melissa's" on this side of the world. I will never forget when I went around the restaurant with him in his santa suit taking pictures with all the kids. Or how he would watch out for me whenever my boyfriend at the time and i would come up there for lunch. I will never forget him or the fun times we had together at Arties. He will be missed greatly.
Melissa Grossman (of the Grossman Family)

Carey Tarbell

March 5, 2009

Dear Lisa, Chloe and Cole,

I met Skip more than 20 years ago when he worked downtown. Years later I worked with him at Arties and continued to see him frequently as a customer after I moved on. I was never in his presence more than 5 minutes when he wasn't whipping out the latest pics of Chloe and Cole and regailing my husband and I with the latest Gould family adventures. Our inside joke is that I named my 8 yr old daughter Chloe and my best friend named her 6 year old son Cole. He swore it was all his doing... :) I've never seen a man love his family like Skip loved you all. Hold that close to you now and forever.

March 5, 2009

Dear Lisa, Chloe and Cole,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Sincerely,

The Dannahey's

Carolyn, Courtney, and Kyle

Cathleen Faraj

March 5, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Nicole has especially fond memories of her years working with Skip behind the bar at Arties. She said she thinks of him like a second Dad. Michelle and I will always remember how friendly, funny and intelligent he was. The teachers at Frost Middle will never forget our "Teacher's Night Out" after events at school because Skip always made us feel welcome.
Cathleen Faraj and family

Kathy Saleh

March 5, 2009

Skip was just the BEST! My husband and I were weekly Friday late afternoon customers at Arties for over 15 years and he was the biggest part of why we continued to patronize it for so long. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Skip, Lisa, and the children. God Bless, from Kathy, Dina & Mohamed Saleh, Fairfax, VA.

Yvonne & Peter & Lisa Tharp

March 5, 2009

Dear Lisa & family:

I know we had only met a few times at Artie's and had that fabulous time seeing Bruce Springsteen together and how we (Peter & I) knew Skip loved "The Boss" music. Peter, Lisa (my daughter) and I will miss him as a friend and know your time of sorrow is very difficult. He was such a kind and fun loving person. Truly will be missed! :(
Regards, Yvonne, Peter & Lisa Tharp

Connie Berg

March 5, 2009

Lisa, Chloe and Cole:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call anytime!

Love,
Connie, Erin and Heather Berg

Richard and Marie Lentz

March 5, 2009

Skip was a wonderful caring person. We have many fond memories of time shared with him at Arties. He shared his family with us, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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