Philip Henry Gai
November 5, 1924 - June 21, 2005
Obituary
Philip Henry Gai passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at age 80 with his loving family by his side. Phil was born November 5, 1924 in Seattle to Giglio and Cecilia Gai. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1943 where he lettered in football and was awarded All City, All State. In 1948, he met and fell in love with Dorothy Congiusta. Phil was the co-founder of Gai’s Seattle French Bakery and had a passion for baking and cake decorating, while always showing loyalty and respect to his employees and customers. His pastime activities consisted of hunting and fishing with his friends and family. Phil will be remembered for sharing with the community his Christmas Displays, Seafair, and the 4th of July fireworks.
His greatest fulfillment and joy was to be with his family. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; three sons, Don Kristie, Ron Rosemarie, Mike Karen; four daughters, Lorraine, Elaine John, Sandy, Tina Jeff; eighteen loving grandchildren and sister Rosemary Gai Scalzo. He is preceded in death by his brother Henry. Phil will always be remembered for his fun loving personality and sense of humor. We will miss you and love you always! A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, June 25th at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in West Seattle. 4139 42nd Ave. S.W. Viewing will be offered Friday June 24th from 10-8 at Bonney-Watson Capitol Hill, 1732 Broadway, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Ronald McDonald House, 5130 140th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA
From one of Philip’s old Washington Jr. High and Garfield High School classmates, my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.
Our deepest sympathy to you Dorothy and to all the family. We will always have fond memories of Phil, he was a wonderful human being. Our loss is heaven’s gain. With Love, Dave, Fran, and Family
With my deepest sympathy.I will miss you very much. Philip was a great boss to work for30 years at Gais bakery. I’ll never forget his smiling face.
margaret
My brother Chris and I came from Greece many years ago and my brother worked for him fifteen years. We both wish his family our deepest sympathy.
with deepest sympathy for your loss. Philip was a great person to work for.My mother MargaretbaloghHoeffer and I send our prayers to you and your family.
Helen and I will always remember Phil fondly and thank him over and over for the great salmon he shared with us.
Please know that our prayers are with your family. Respectfully, Mike and Janis Bombacie and Family
we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.we have many happy memories of time shared.working and playing together.keep well Dorothy.love jerry and betty ward .
With deepest Sympathy to the Family of Phil.
Ida and Klaus Gallinger
TO THE GAI FAMILY,
MY MOST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY. MY MEMORIES OF PHIL AND THE FAMILY AND THE TIMES SPENT ON LAKE TAPPS WILL BE WITH ME ALWAYS. I CAN’T THINK OF A BETTER PERSON THAN PHIL AND I WILL MISS HIM.
Dorothy,Im sorry to hear about phil.I helped him with the light display the last 3 years that he set it up.Phil was a wonderfull man. I will truly miss him. Danni Odgers West Seattle