In loving memory of

John P. Gatta
October 18, 1939 - January 29, 2011

Newport, RI - John T. Peter Gatta, 71, of 137 Third Street, Newport, RI, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. Born in Cambridge, MA on October 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Angelo and Emma Findley Gatta. Mr. Gatta worked most of his life as a painter, he was the owner of AOK Painting of Newport, RI and later worked for Simon Company for over 20 years serving as a property manager. He is survived by his children, John T. Gatta of Portsmouth, RI, Patricia Gatta of Newport, RI, Paul Gatta of Union Grove, WI, Cheryl Gatta of Troy ME, Anthony Gatta of Warwick, RI, his twin daughters Deborah and Darlene Gatta of Newport, RI, John Dubois of Portsmouth, RI and Nathaniel Gatta of Newport, RI, his siblings Olin Butchie Gambrell of Middletown, RI, William Gambrell of Clearwater, FL, Leona Bitler of Gautier, MI, and Elizabeth Gatta of New Orleans, LA, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his stepson, John James Mac McNeil.A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at 3:00 pm in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 State Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02908.

Tributes

cheyanne brannen - January 24,.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"i miss you so much papa we ll do i hope your having fun i remember when u used to say when u go to heaven you wanted hookers waiting for you i hope they greeted you well"

michelle arce - January 24, 20.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"we all miss you i hope your having fun playing poker"

Velvet Coite - February 05, 2.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"My deepest Sympathy to the Gatta family for the loss of your dad."

Velvet Coite - February 05, 2.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"Patty, I am so sorry for your lost. I hope you are doing good. I know how you are feeling I lost my mom three and half years ago. I know how it feels.Again I am sorry for the lost of your dad"

Pamela Simmons Woods - Februar.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"Debby and Darlene, My condolences to you and your family. Altough I have not seen you two in years probably since High schoolI wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers."

Dianna Saunders - February 05,.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"Sorry to hear of your loss. John was a nice guy and always friendly towards me. Prayes for your family"

Laurie Spencer Dutra - Februar.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"My deepest sympathies to the Gatta family for the loss of your father."

Juanita Clark - February 04, 2.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"Cheryl, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy for your loss."

Frank Toner - February 04, 201.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"John and Family; I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I remember him at Rolling Green many many years ago."

christine petrarca - February .. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family"

Arthur&Cheryl Ferreira - Febru.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"We both are so very sorry to hear about your Dad"

Paul Napolitano - February 03,.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"Billy, AngeloButchie, and Elizabeth, My deepest condolances. I will pray for all of you. I love you very much. Be safe. Paul Napolitano"

Sue and Paul Mercer - February.. wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.. You are all in our prayers. Thinking of you all. All our love"