Gile Pomponi Obituary

We learned of the death of Gile from Dick and LaVonne. We wish to express our sympathy and condolences to you and Eileen.

GILE'S FAMILY MOVED AWAY WHEN HE WAS VERY YOUNG BUT EACH TIME WE WOULD GET TOGETHER WE HAD A GOOD TIME. HE WAS FUN TO TALK TO AND TO BE WITH.WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM & HIS FAMILY HERE IN CHIPPEWA.

Our prayers and thoughts have been with you.

Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

This is just a funny thought I had in my car not long ago. On Friday, after the service for Gile, the family was gathered back at the Pomponi's house. Being such an athletic minded family the guys decided to play a basketball game for old times sake. I am Kemps, the artist (not an athlete!) and I also recognized the situation so I stood on the side and watched in Giles memory. It seemed that the extreme gasping was causing alot of airballs but fun was had by all. Frank came out and probably sympatheticly picked me to go in. For reasons that defy logic and physics... I made every shot that day. I had never even made one basket at that house in 33 years. Okay maybe one. And it helped that one of my opponents was a 7 year old girl. But anyway.

My thought in my car was that Gile was watching us that day and he probably thought a great way to prove he's still got game would be to score using a Kemps!



He was a great guy from a great family. He made everybody feel like they were in the game. He is missed.

Its been 22 years since I've seen Gile. A piece of my heart went away, to find out that he is gone.

The memories of our friendship will always remain. Mr. and Mrs. P, I am sorry for your loss. I'll make up for lost time with Gile, someday when I join him in Heaven. God Bless. Dan

To The Pomponi Family,

Please except our deepest sympathy over the loss of Gile. He was always a gentleman.( much like his Dad) I was blessed to be able to speak with Gile when he was able to come to Our Lady of Sorrows. I will always remember him for his courage and his determination. He was an inspiration to me. I will remember him always, and will forever keep him in my heart and my prayers. Take care of each other. May the peace and love of our Lord comfort all of you, and give you strength in your time of sorrow.

God Bless You.

Love & Prayers,

Pam Kollman & Friends from Annunciata and St. Domitilla.

St. Peregrine Ministry, and Prayer Network

Dear Eileen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you now. It seems that Gile's time here enlightened and entertained so many people. I am proud to have known you both and I can only hope that the world will say that about me when I go. It is quite a lagacy to leave behind. Please take care and best wishes to you and your family,

Love Tess and Mick Kearns

Gile

Thinking of all the times we

went through. It's tough trying to

think of one time I wasn't smiling.

Thank you bro.

Greg

Hey Gile, what time is it?

Gile ("Jee-Lay") definitely added a smile to my face each and every day we worked next to each other on the trading floor.

(Not to mention the fact that he ALWAYS had a smile for anyone!)



I will always remember him helping me to put things "in perspective" when we were busy.



I looked forward to our lunches together (when we could find the time)

Not to mention all the afterwork "meetings" we got to share ;-)



Eileen, (and the rest of Gile's family)

I am truly sorry for your loss, but please know that I am very much a better person for having met & become friends with Gile, thank you for that honor, he will always be here in my heart.



Finally...

Gile:

"Rave on bro... rave on!"

I had the pleasure of meeting Gile and Eileen two years ago thru a mutual friend. I have been in their home several times and have enjoyed their humor, warmth, and hospitality. As a nurse, I have seen many people and their families in very difficult situations. I was repeatedly impressed with Gile's grace,humor,and zest for life; especially in the face of death. I believe a fitting tribute to Gile would be to enjoy and value each day we have on this earth as he did, with humor,kindness,and a love of life.

My sincere condolences to Eileen and to Gile's family. May you find peace in the coming days.

Gile and Eileen have both been very special friends for me. Always giving of time and friendship, good counsel, and shared laughter, ours has been a relationship that stood the test of time and distance.

Gile was, and is: genuine, kind, funny, generous, and interesting. He stood up to his last adversity with humor, grace, and a noble resolve; a fitting tribute to his character. I will miss him and his friendship greatly. May God bless Gile with welcome and his family and friends with peace and comfort.

Dear God,

Please take care of our wonderful friend Gile, now that he is with you. I'm sure the laughter in heaven has reached a new level. When he was with us our days were always filled with happiness and humor. There was never a day I didnt see "The Gile Smile", and said to myself that he was a very blessed and positive friend. So God,...please enjoy Gile and his forever smile and I thank you for giving him to us for the time we all knew him. Tell him we all love and miss him, and he made all our lives better and now more thankful.

Joe,



My mother called me to tell me of the passing of your son. Although I didn't know him, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. I have fond memories of your warm spirit as my teacher at Washburne. Know that I, and my family, are thinking of you at this time.



Fondly,



Becky King (O'Riain)

Washburne Class of 1980

To the whole Pomponi family, my deepest condolences on your loss of such a GREAT person.



To Gile("Giley"), working with you was always fun and interesting. It was a great honor to me that you considered me a friend. Now rest-in-peace my friend, and may God grace you with all His blessings.

Joe, my heart and prayers go out to you. I cannot imagine anything worse than losing a child and I am very sory this has happened to you and your wife yet a second time. We miss you at Washburne. JoAnn King

gile was a great friend. always smiling. we were blessed to have him

i now have a friend in heaven.



the mcshane family

To All in the Pomponi Family:

Thank you for all the care that you have given to Gile and thank you for the three years that you have faithfully joined us at Mass at the Shrine of St. Peregrine. I believe Gile sees St. Peregrine face to face right now and is putting-in a good word to God for all of us and other patients of serious illness. Gile is a very kind person and his memory continues to be my strength as I journey with other "Giles" who come to the Basilica. Eternal rest grant to Gile, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him and his sister. Thank you for remembering our St. Peregrine Ministries always...in my prayers for God's continued blessings on all of you. Remember to "celebrate Life" like Gile has asked each of us to do in his honor. Sincerely yours, Fr. Chris, osm, National Director of St. Peregrine Ministries