Dr. William J. Gazale
October 12, 1927 ~ January 30, 2013
Dr. William J. Gazale MD
(Age 85)
Dr. William J. Gazale of Fairfax County, formerly of Clifton, VA, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his residence in Mclean, VA with family by his side.
Dr. Gazale was a well-known and respected Orthopedic Surgeon whose practice was a major contribution to the medical community for thirty years. He was the founder of the Fairfax Orthopedic Clinic as well as a founding member and President of the first city hospital formerly known as Commonwealth Doctors Hospital. Dr. Gazale was the developer and owner of the first free standing outpatient surgical center in Fairfax, Virginia. He was the inventor and patent holder of a surgical instrument used for spinal surgeries as well as a pioneer introducing the minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures.
In addition, Dr. Gazale was an accomplished artist with a deep appreciation of the arts who promoted other artists of notable works.
He was the beloved husband of the late Marie Josette Gazale; loving father of Naila Gazale-Lowe, Carla Gazale Chapman, Jennifer Gazale Fox (Jeffrey Fox), Pamela Gazale, Anouk Gazale and Delphine Gazale (Jeffrey Duncan); cherished grandfather of Anthony, Danielle, (Brian McGuinn, Sr.), Benjamin, Adele, Jared, Chloe, Habib, Caspian and Baron. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Madeline and Brian, Jr. and by his sister, Marlene Sabbagh (Victor Sabbagh). Relatives and friends are invited to Dr. Gazale's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Thursday, February 7 from 6-7 PM. Remembrance time and eulogies will follow from 7-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at St. Mark's Coptic Church, 11911 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA, on Friday, February 8 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 85)
Dr. William J. Gazale of Fairfax County, formerly of Clifton, VA, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his residence in Mclean, VA with family by his side.
Dr. Gazale was a well-known and respected Orthopedic Surgeon whose practice was a major contribution to the medical community for thirty years. He was the founder of the Fairfax Orthopedic Clinic as well as a founding member and President of the first city hospital formerly known as Commonwealth Doctors Hospital. Dr. Gazale was the developer and owner of the first free standing outpatient surgical center in Fairfax, Virginia. He was the inventor and patent holder of a surgical instrument used for spinal surgeries as well as a pioneer introducing the minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures.
In addition, Dr. Gazale was an accomplished artist with a deep appreciation of the arts who promoted other artists of notable works.
He was the beloved husband of the late Marie Josette Gazale; loving father of Naila Gazale-Lowe, Carla Gazale Chapman, Jennifer Gazale Fox (Jeffrey Fox), Pamela Gazale, Anouk Gazale and Delphine Gazale (Jeffrey Duncan); cherished grandfather of Anthony, Danielle, (Brian McGuinn, Sr.), Benjamin, Adele, Jared, Chloe, Habib, Caspian and Baron. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Madeline and Brian, Jr. and by his sister, Marlene Sabbagh (Victor Sabbagh). Relatives and friends are invited to Dr. Gazale's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Thursday, February 7 from 6-7 PM. Remembrance time and eulogies will follow from 7-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at St. Mark's Coptic Church, 11911 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA, on Friday, February 8 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Please accept my sincere condolences. May the words quoted from this song bring you a measure of comfort as it did for me. If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made: He will call; The dead will answer. They shall live at his command. For he will have a longing For the work of his own hand. So have faith, and do not wonder, For our God can make us stand. And we shall live forever, As the work of his own hand (Job 14:13-15)
Dr. Gazale was the father of my oldest and dearest friend Jenny whom I met when we were 10 years old. When I think of him in his youth I see a dashing man who closely resembled Omar Sharif, a distant relative I believe if memory serves me correctly. He always was so calm, self assured with a quick smile on his face and a glint in his eye, as if he knew a secret that no one else did. I had the privilege to work with him, for a short period of time, as an adult at Fairfax Surgical Center shortly after it opened. It was a state of the art facility, the first of it’s kind in Northern Virginia. When ever I was present with him in the OR he never missed the opportunity to instruct me while he was performing a procedure. And if any of the scrub nurses gave me a hard time he always was quick to defend me! A multi-talented man, father, physician, artist whom I always looked up to and will always think of fondly. Rest in peace Dr. Gazale, in the arms of Jesus rest in peace.
Mercredi, j’ai appris la triste nouvelle…Je n’oublierai jamais les moments que nous avons partagé et tout ce que tu as pu m’apporter au cours de nos rencontres. tu resteras toujours dans mon cÅ“ur, je ne t’oublierai jamais. Repose en paix. Joseph De Angelis.
The loss of my Grandfather has left behind a hole in my heart so deep that the ocean of tears I’ve shed cannot begin to fill it. I pray he is now resting peacefully in a place much better then here, where pain and unhappiness will never intrude. I was blessed to know his love for 32 years and never was a man more beloved than he! I miss you, I love you, and one day I will find you in Heaven where we never have to part again.
Mon tres Cher Guy, votre elegance,votre charme et votre beau sourire resteront dans mon coeur pour toujours,Je ne vous oublierai jamais. Rest in Peace. Andree
All my love and prayers to the family and friends of a great man. Donald Bufano May my souls love Make its way unto thee May my loves inmost sense Make its way unto thee That they sustain thee That they enfold thee In heights of hope In realms of love. Rudolf Steiner
Dear Delphine and family. We were sorry to hear about your father. He was so nice to talk to and we will remember our conversations fondly. Doris and Eddie
Dear Delphine and family. We were sorry to hear about your father. He was so nice to talk to and we will remember our conversations fondly. Doris and Eddie
Delphine and Anouk, our hearts go out to you and the family. Dr. Gonzale was a wonderful intelligent man and he will be missed. Our condolences go out to you and if there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Anouk and Delphine, I am thinking of you and wish you comfort and peace. Love, Bonnie
Dr. Gazale performed miraculous surgery on me 40 years ago. He may be the reason I can walk today. He had the courage to do this when others would not. He has my greatest respect and admiration. I send my best regards and condolences to the entire family. David Love
The Gazale Family, My deepest sympathies on the death of Dr. Gazale.
Dear Delphine and Jeff, we are sorry about your loss and sending our deepest sympathies from Wachapreague, Barbara and Gene Blair, Norma Hickman, Lexie Zoss and lots of love and strength from Liesl
Dear Delphine and Anouk and all the Gaazale Family My wife ,Phyllis, and I send our sincere condolences. Your father was a unique and treasured person . He will be long and well remembered. (Dr.)Lou and Phyllis LaBorwit
Anouk & Delphine, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Keep your faith and be strong for each other and just know that Dr. Gazale is with your Mom now and they are smiling down on you both knowing that you two sister’s will take care of each other & their grandchildren the way they took care of the two of you. Love you both and please don’t hesitate to call me if I can do anything for you two (watch the kids or what ever) to help you two heal 703-485-7161. I have been were you are and just remember the happy moments. Love you two, Gretchen
Delphine , Our deepest condolences to you and our prayers are with you and the family . God bless you ! we are all there for you …….. love you
We will all miss the “Good Doctor”. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Gazale family – Sending you our condolences and love, you’re in our thoughts and prayers. We will treasure our great memories of Dr Gazale, the kindest and most loving man. The Marindins
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May the peace that passeth all undertanding comfort you! Rob Topping
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are going to miss him dearly. Please call us if you need anything.
We are deeply grieved by the passing of Dr. Gazale and offer our most sincere condolence to all of his family.We lost contact many years ago;we last met in Cairo.We retain very fond memories of him,Marie Josette and his family.We have recently returned to the US and have just seen his obituary.We regret not having been aware in time to attend services but wish very much to express our sorrow and extend our sympathy to the family and all who care so much for him.We join all who trust in the goodness of God to assure him peace and eternal comfort. With Gratest Sincerity, Addison & Rabea Richmond Alexandria,VA & Cairo,Egypt
Anouk and Delphine, it was an honor and a privilege to have known your dad. Especially to have seen how much he dearly loved his family. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. love Abbey
Waguih and Josette, two very incredible people I can never forget. I don’t have words to describe how much I learned from you and how large the gap is that you leave behind. I miss you both, always.
Nailah, Carla, Jenny, Pam, Anouk & Delphine, Yesterday at the grave site following the funeral service we were asked to say one word that we thought described your father best. It took me some time to process this; Teacher. He was a great & wise teacher who taught all of you something. The importance of dressing for the occasion, the need for speed (aka adventure), to be passionate about what ever you do, the art of articulation & writing, the gift of time because it is ever so precious. He even taught me something, how to balance a cup filled with coffee on a saucer. Look up, not down he told me & you will never spill a drop. This last lesson can be viewed from another perspective as well. Keep your eyes up now, not down. Look up to heaven, therein lies your HOPE. Place your faith in Jesus Christ & that your father is with Him in heaven. Praying for all of you as you walk through this valley of grieve. May the Lord be with you as you look up ^ to Him during this journey.