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Patrick Gazes Obituary
GAZES, Patrick Mercifully on June 12, 2008, Pat Christopher Gazes passed due to natural causes. Mr. Gazes was born July 18, 1918 in St. Matthews, SC a son of Christopher James and Elpis Voutsinas Gazes. He moved to Charleston two years later and lived here for 88 years. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy during WW II seeing action in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. He attended Murray Vocational School and retired from Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company after 40 years of faithful service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Gazes; his sisters, Margaret Morris and Nickie Pappas; and his brother, James Gazes. Mr. Gazes is survived by his two sons, Jerry Gazes and his wife Karen and Dennis and Meg Gazes; his brother, Dr. Peter C. Gazes and his wife Athena; numerous nephews and nieces, both here in Charleston and in Alabama He is also survived by four sisters-in-law, Jimmie Edwards and her husband Thomas, Dot Sanders and her husband Emmett, Nannie Bee Corum and Ruth Gazes. The family will receive friends on Monday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy., from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Trisagion Service will begin at 8:00 pm. The relatives and friends of Pat C. Gazes are invited to attend his funeral service at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity at 30 Race Street. Burial will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or the Fr. Nicholas Travelis Library Fund, c/o the Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Race St., Charleston, SC 29403. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Gazes
Maggie & Trenor Hypes
June 17, 2008
Jerry and Karen, and other Gazes family members: We are sorry to hear the passing of your father. You were so giving with the comforts and caring you shared, particularly this past year. Please accept our sympathy.
Peter DeLuca
June 17, 2008
Jerry and Dennis: My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. I know that he has someone waiting for him in heaven, my father. Glad the two of them are back together and hope this brings you some comfort as your Dad brought to me. Pete
frank&stephanie dorsey
June 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kristi Cameron Brickles
June 16, 2008
Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lucy Buxton-Lukens
June 16, 2008
Dr. Peter Gazes and Family, May God give you peace at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. My father , Julian, spoke so highly of your family and I know he would want to shower you with love now. Many blessings to you.
Jonetta T. Lee
June 16, 2008
Dear Jerry and Family:
I am so sorry to read of the death of your father. After working at MUSC for over 30 years, seeing the name Gazes will catch your eye. I knew that I must know someone in the family. I immediately thought about Dr. Gazes, you, Sunday and Mike.
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy, and I will keep your family in my prayers.
Benefits and Records at MUSC goes a long way back. With Deepest Sympathy. Jonetta
1 ART CARDIOVASCULAR MUSC
June 16, 2008
Dr Peter Gazes and family our prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your brother and love one.May you be comforted in knowing that GOD will be a comforter and will help you to remember your love one with the precious memories.Give thanks to GOD for the years spent with your love one.
June 16, 2008
Dennis and Family. I'm saddened to hear about your father. Weeping endureth for the night but joy cometh in the morning. My prayers are with you and your family. Joleitha Taylor-Solomon
Harry and Judy Mims
June 15, 2008
Dennis, We are saddened to hear of the loss of your father. We know that you and your family will miss him. May your memories of the past be your comfort. God Bless you, Go with God..
Paul & Pat Everett
June 14, 2008
Dennis,
Our sympathy to you and your family for your loss. May God comfort you during this time of grieving.
Darrell Frasier
June 14, 2008
Dear Dennis,
I was saddened by the news of your father's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sorrow during your time of bereavement. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
William & Brenda Stevens
June 14, 2008
Dennis & Family,
Brenda and I were saddened to learn of your father's passing. We would express our feelings in person, but will be out of town next week. Know that we are thinking of you in this time.
William & Brenda
Jean Lee-Dart
June 14, 2008
Jerry, our prayers are with you and the family.
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