Joseph Ignatius Gatz

Joseph Ignatius Gatz, age 93, of Harbor Gateway, CA has departed this world after living a long, full, industrious & creative life. Also known as J.I., Son, Cousin, Uncle, Dad, Gramps, "O.G." and "other nicknames" as all of US also have, Dad led by example, trial & error, success & "do-overs". He died rather quickly of old age. Preceded in death by his parents Eugene & Teresa Gatz, his first child Pamela Jeanne, & his last child Patrick Francis, Joseph is survived by 5 of his children; John Joseph (Julia), James Anthony (Lisa), Gregory Alan (Heidi), Anne Marie Westphal (Norbert), & Donna Gatz, plus many many grandkids, great grandkids, and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Caring House (2842 El Dorado Street, Torrance, CA 90503) or to the Wounded Warrior Project:
https://yourcaringhouse.org/
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/