GATES - Passed Sunday, December 30, 2018 at age 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Flora; daughters, Cathy Pelow, Lorraine (Ken) Polatas, Joanne (Tony) Coppini, Denise (Bob) Kellogg; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Joe (Rose) Russo; many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 12-3 PM Sunday, January 6, 2019 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Monday, January 7, 2019 at Holy Ghost Church, 250 Coldwater Rd. followed by Interment in Holy Ghost Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
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