Dorothy Gallipeau
December 17, 1937 - June 24, 2006
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Dorothy Gallipeau
December 17, 1937 - June 24, 2006
Obituary
Passed away Friday, June 24, 2006 at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach after enduring her 3rd open-heart surgery in 13 years. She was born December 17, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan and is survived by her husband Lou, two sons – Shawn and Cory, daughter-in-law Kelly, four brothers – Frank Holowicki, Bernie Holowicki, Richard Holowicki, and Raymond Holowicki, and two sisters – Frances Francavilla and Mary Ann Nadolski.
Dorothy was a very giving soul who lived life with a nurturing and caring spirit and enjoyed helping others. Her passion and dedication to family and friends were her most revered qualities. Her fun-loving attitude is best typified by the motto ?Live, Laugh, and Love? which she embraced and exemplified.
Her determination and strong will were unmistakable traits and allowed her to persevere through adversity, provide hope, and keep her positive and optimistic. She enjoyed many activities, particularly reading, cooking, traveling, and watching sports. She dedicated lots of time and energy toward making her home elegant, comfortable, and welcoming and was something she took great pride in.
Funeral services will be held Saturday July 8, 2006, 10:00am at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Burial immediately following at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, CA.
18 responses to Dorothy Gallipeau
Val and Dave Mellon says:
July 2, 2006
Lou and family,
We were shocked to learn of Dorothy’s passing. Any surgery is such an incredible stress on the body and she had endured so much. We remember fondly those occasions when the Western Region got together as a group. Her good humor and quick smile will be with us always. Our sincere condolences to you. May God ease your sense of loss and emptiness and embrace her eternal spirit.
Val and Dave Mellon
Mike & Mary Jo Smith says:
July 3, 2006
Scott & Marianne Covert says:
July 4, 2006
The earliest childhood memories that I have are of the kind and nurtering spirit that is, and always will be, Dorothy Gallipeau. She always brought happiness and a smile to my face, baking me fresh Pillsbury’s and performing a puppet show.
Dorothy is a special person and will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to her.
Shery & Frank Roedl says:
July 4, 2006
Dear Lou, Shawn, and Cory,
Frank and I are deeply saddened to learn of Dorothy’s passing. May you all be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of her as a wife, mother, and special friend to you her guys, as well as so many others.
I remember like it was yesterday the times I spent in your kitchen on Oberlin Way, drinking tea and eating pizzelles. We loved her perogies which she frequently made extra, so we could enjoy them too.
She will always be remembered as a very special lady.
With deepest sympathy,
Frank and Sherry Roedl
Marietta, Georgia
Bud and Jolly Covert says:
July 5, 2006
We have so many wonderful memories that will keep Dorothy always in our hearts. We will miss her smile, her laughter and her friendship. Some people come through your life and leave footprints on your heart, thank you for being a special part of our lives.
Love, Bud and Jolly