Obituary of John T. Gogel

John T. Gogel, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Five Towns Premier Nursing Home in Woodmere. He was born in Queens, NY on January 26, 1953, to Dorothy (Moore) and John R. Gogel. John is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and their two children, daughter Lynne, her husband Frank Intintoli, their 2 daughters Emilia and Gabriella and son John C and his fiancé Stephanie Shentowsky. John grew up in Glendale with his loving parents and grandparents, John and Anna. He attended St Matthias Catholic School in Ridgewood and Grover Cleveland High School. When he graduated, John decided to join the family printing business and worked alongside his father, grandfather, and mother. They worked together for many years. While enjoying retirement John loved fishing in his backyard and going out on a fishing boat from Freeport with friends. He enjoyed tossing a ball to his son John on a hot summer afternoon. John enjoyed the simple things in life - taking a dip in the pool, finding a nice shady spot to relax, and enjoying a great bologna sandwich. He also took great pride in keeping a nice lawn. John also loved catching up with his daughter Lynne and hearing all about his granddaughters. His family was all that was dear to him. After retirement, John volunteered in Mount Sinai/South Nassau Hospital. At first, he was delivering notes and charts to assorted offices within the hospital. Eventually, they moved him to the mail room where he was in his glory running the copy machine and printing out what was needed. In his spare time, John volunteered at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Inwood. Two days a month he worked in the food pantry helping families get food and assistance. John will be greatly missed by his family and friends alike. Not only for his humor but his kindness. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.