Gasper Joseph Anania
May 13, 2016
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Gasper Joseph Anania, 89, passed away on May 13, 2016. Gasper was born on December 29, 1926, to Angelo and Lucy (Sarcone) Anania and spent his whole life on the south side of Des Moines in a very large, tight-knit womb-to-tomb family.
After graduating from Dowling High School in 1944, he served his country honorably in the Army. He married Lucia Macri in 1951 and together they raised four children. He owned and operated Pete’s Tavern and then was a successful salesman for over 40 years.
Gasper was a very kind man that was loved by many. He never knew a stranger. He was the life of the party and could make anyone laugh by rattling off joke after joke. He loved making people laugh. Sitting around and visiting with valued friends and family was his favorite thing to do.
He was a lifelong member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a proud member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and the Society of Italian Americans.
Gasper was a devoted family man and will be missed deeply by Lucia, his loving wife for over 65 years; children, Lucia (Pete) Hale, Angelo (Kaye) Anania, and Andrea; eight grandchildren, Freddy, Danny, Bernadette, Carmie Lou, Katie, Christina, Dominic, and Rosie; and eleven great grandchildren, Gabriel, Milan, Gino, Roman, Tony, Natalia, Justin, Tyler, Rozalyn, Oliver, and Brielle. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Rosalyn, grandson Anthony, and siblings, Francie Anania, Marian Pane, Sara Graziano and Carmella Pane.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016 with a Rosary beginning at 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Anthony Catholic Church.
A very special thank you to all of the staff at Fleur Heights Nursing Home and St. Croix Hospice for all of the loving care he received.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Marilyn Corbin
05/18/2016
To Andrea and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know you are sad, but please remember the good times and happy memories with your Dad, and he will live on in your heart forever. Take Care and God Bless.
Rose and Teresa Russo
05/18/2016
We are so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. We know he will be missed dearly by all.
Jeanette
05/18/2016
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Hold on to all the wonderful memories...
Our Pappas are missed a lot when they are not here with us.
Curt & Jane Brookhart
05/17/2016
We would Iike to send our sincerest condolences Lucia and entire Anania family for the loss Gasper what a great man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Mike Chiodo
05/17/2016
Gasper was truly one of a kind. He impacted the lives of scores of people, and anyone that knew him was better because of it. He will be missed.
Machelle Sabin
05/17/2016
May memories of a better time be a lasting legacy. Our love and support are with you today.
Bob Mulvihill Jr
05/17/2016
I met Gasper only a few times but I was really impressed by him. He was so nice to me and was fun to talk to. I bet he was a good salesman! He really loved his family, that came across when talking to him. He was a really good friend to my aunt and uncle. I'm sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Pat Caligiuri
05/16/2016
Andrea and family I'm sorry to hear about your Dad .Please know he is in my prayers
Tony Caligiuri
05/16/2016
I am so sorry to hear about Gaspers passing.I will not be able to attend the funeral but I will keep the family in my prayers
Jeanne Thompson
05/16/2016
Gasper was loved by our family. Many times when he was at HyVee, the kids and I would be shopping or just leaving. Sometimes, George Norton would call me to come to the store and when we got there GT would tell me to come over and have a meal and Gasper would always end up buying the meal for our family. It got to be a joke with management and Gasper teased GT and I relentlessly about it for years.
We loved Gasper! He loved us and our children so much that he pushed GT every time he could to become Catholic. He was instrumental with prayers and making GT make the decision in becoming Catholic. Gasper will be missed for his love of God, laughter, humor and love of people. May God bless him. ---Jeanne
Greg Thompson
05/16/2016
So sorry for your loss. Gasper was a one of a kind man. He made it his personal mission to get me to join the Catholic Church. It only took him 25 years, but he got it done with badging and prayers. He never gave up on me! He will be missed and his loss leaves a hole in my heart. God bless him always and May God hold him in the palm of His hand. .... Thanks Gasper for all you did for me and my family! .... GT
CAROL POWELL TIERNAN
05/16/2016
So sorry to your whole Family but especially Angelo and Andrea....we have all been friends forever and i feel your pain. A fun memory I will share about your Father was...my HyVee Store loved him so much. Even the store director just had to meet this Casper we all loved seeing him walk in our doors...One of a Kind ...you all should be so Proud.
Sorry to miss the Service...another funeral, same time same day....
Mike Anania
05/16/2016
Sorry for your loss and the loss of a beloved cousin. There are not many people you come across in life that you always enjoy seeing and that leave you with a smile. God's blessings on him and his family.
Rev. Craig robertson
05/16/2016
Our sympathies and condolences to Angelo's family for the loss of his father.
Kaye's cousin
Rev. Craig
Robertson
Teresa Wageman
05/16/2016
Andrea,
my deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayer are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless.