- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Edward Gosa III, Sunrise: August 26, 1958 - Sunset: November 19, 2015, Saturday, November 28, 2015, 11:00 am, St. Matthew Catholic Church, 215 Kirkley Road, Tyrone, GA 30290, Rev. Bruce W. Wilkinson - Pastor, Deacon Fred M. Toca
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-11-28
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Tyrone--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Tyrone--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Tyrone---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Tyrone--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Tyrone--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Tyrone--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fayette County, Tyrone, 33.47123, -84.59715
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Edward Gosa, III. Birth date: August 26, 1958. Death date: November 19, 2015. Funeral date: November 28, 2015. Church: St. Matthew Catholic Church (Tyrone, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_gosaedwardiii20151128
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_gosaedwardiii20151128
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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PRELUDE Introductory Rite Greeting / Sprinkling of The Body (in the rear of the church) Placing of the Pall and Christian Symbol Processional Hymn Opening Prayer
LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading
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Gospel
Rev. Bruce Wilkinson
(Those who are able, please stand)
Homily
General Intercessions
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Preparation of the Table
Communion Rite
Communion Hymn
Prayer After Communion
Final Commendation
Invitation of Prayer
Prayer of Commendation
Remarks
Mr. Eugene Jenkins
Procession To Place of Committal
Interment Camp M emorial Cemetery 1095 Highwqy 54 East
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The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for all acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy that was shown to them during this time of bereavement. Your prayers and visits have served as a source of comfort and inspi-
ration. May God richly bless and keep you.
Family & Friends
IPifffiamson Mortuary, LLC 141 0 Highway 138 SW Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 907-8548 "Where Our Family Puts Your Family First"
Sunrise August 26, 1958
Sunset November 19, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
11:00 am
St. Matthew Catholic Church
215 Kirkley Road Tyrone, GA 30290
Rev. Bruce W. Wilkinson-Pastor Deacon Fred M. Toea
Edward Gosa III, was born on August 26, 1958 in Wilmington, DE. He peacefully made is transition on November 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Jr. and Colinthia H. Go sa.
Coach Gosa, as he was affectionately called by his students, received his education in Wilmington, DE where he attended Wilmington High School. He then went on to attend University of Maryland Eastern Shore receiving a BA Degree in Social Work. While attending UMES he met and married the love of his life Deborah A .(Jenkins) Gosa and 3 children were born from this union.
Edward was a faithful member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church, where he managed and organized sporting events. He was a retired educator of the Fulton County School System. He dedicated 21 years of Service at Banneker High School as head coach for the Baseball, Wrestling and Football teams. He also served as the Athletic Director and mentored students for higher education. Edward has been a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. for 36 years.
Edward leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife Deborah his children, Deanna, Edward IV and Danayah Gosa. Sister, Starmayne Mackie (Henry), Twin Sister, Edwina Gosa ,of Wilmington, DE; Brother William Gosa; Granddaughter, Emani Gosa, Father and Mother in-Law, Eugene and Martha Jenkins, Sistser-in-Laws: Sabrina Everson and Cheryl (Harvey) Edwards, and a host of nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.
Thank you for your endless love that will help me through each day and thank you for the memories that will never fade away. You're the man I loved and I was proud to be your wife and everyday in some way, I will celebrate your life. As long as memories last, you will stay in my heart.
I know you are listening from the heavens above there's nothing I value more than your love. No matter where I am or what I am doing, your memories will always keep me going. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure ... you will always be loved beyond measure.