Obituary of Jeffrey S. Gatta

Jeffrey S. Gatta, age 63, of New Providence, PA passed away suddenly on April 30th, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester, PA, Jeff grew up in Aston, where he was a 1979 graduate of Sun Valley High School. After marrying his wife Donna McGinley, they moved to Brookhaven where together they raised their three children Jacqui, Jessie and Jeffrey. In recent years they moved to New Providence to enjoy the quiet, serene countryside.

Jeff loved the simple things in life. He was a great cook, and hosted many backyard barbecues over the years. He enjoyed watching local sports on TV including his beloved Phillies and Eagles and was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. He was a lover of animals and his heart broke at the loss of his two dogs Onyx and Ginger. Jeff also had a passion for fishing and crabbing, which he shared with his son and grandsons. He was a family man, content to be at home with Donna, the love of his life, laughing together as they watched one of their favorite TV shows, King of Queens. He departed this life much too early, and will be deeply missed by his entire family and friends. Jeff's gift of life will continue with the donation of his corneas to give sight to two deserving people.

Jeff is preceded in death by his father Lawrence Gatta, and his mother and stepfather, Marian and Jody Tarbutton. Crossing the rainbow bridge were his beloved dogs, Onyx and Ginger, and childhood dogs Lucky and Tammy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna M. McGinley Gatta, 3 children, Jacqui (Jeff) Resnick, Jessie (Neil) Jackson and Jeffrey (Alexis) Gatta Jr., 5 siblings, Cindy Gatta, Danny (Maria) Gatta, Larry (Sue) Gatta, Joe, (Jen) Gatta and Robert (Rachel) Tarbutton, grandchildren, Dylan, Kylie, Kaydence, Mason, Travis, Gracie, AbbeyRose, & Paisley, mother-in-law, Donna McGinley, and many nieces and nephews. 

A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from 2:00-3:30pm at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA 19060 followed by a Funeral service at 3:30pm. Interment will remain private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Faithful Friends, Wilmington, DE. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com