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
Linda & Tim Bradigan says:
July 5, 2006
To Lou and family:
Our sympathy goes out to you all on the loss of such a kind and beautiful lady. We have always felt your friendship from those early years in Princeton Lakes. And remember those dinners out on Saturdays after the evening mass at St. Ann’s with our young kids in tow?
May your love and all of the fond memories of Dorothy keep her spirit alive in your hearts.
Love, Linda and Tim Bradigan
Pat Peterson says:
July 5, 2006
Dear Lou & Family,
Dorothy was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed talking with her during Monsanto social events. I remember her with a smile on her face and a very charming personality.
Sherwood and I send our deepest sympathy.
Sean and Sharon Covert says:
July 5, 2006
Lou, Sean and Cory – I will always have great memories of us as kids getting into some kind of trouble and I would praying your mom would find us first. She always had the kindest way about her. Even though I knew we were in trouble for doing something, I never felt like I was in trouble when your mom was there. I hope you know I understood a little bit about how cool she was. We are thinking about you guys.
Sean, Sharon and Isabella
Cos Sciarrone says:
July 6, 2006
Lou, While it has been many years since I have seen/spoken with you
and Dorothy I often recall all the fun times we had as ushers at St. Ann’s andthe saturday tennis matches at Princeton Lakes.
I hope these fond memories will be of some consolation to you and your family. A prayer will be made for all of you this wk. end.
When all the dtails of the funeral/burial settle down please
consider a visit back East to see some of you ‘ol pals…we will laugh again and… toast Dot !!
Shelly,Bruce,Shane,Jared Falls says:
July 6, 2006
Lou…our prayers to you & your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love & peace be with you,
Bruce, Shelly , Shane & Jared Falls