GAVA, James P. Of Dedham, passed away peacefully August 6, 2023 at home. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Robin (Kalshnek) Gava, his children Jeffrey Gava and his wife Christine of Dedham, and Craig Gava and his wife Liz of Cary, NC, his grandson Jeffrey Gava Jr., his siblings Robert Gava and his wife Dianne of West Boylston, and Vera Larsen and her fiancé Philip Brienze of Lynn along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his dear friend Marcia Cibotti. He also leaves his close friend Vikki Cibotti and her partner Patrick Spicer both of Dedham.
Jim was born November 18, 1953 in Boston, son of the late Mary D. (Parolin) and Gildo Gava. Jim graduated from Dedham High School. He served proudly in the US Air Force Reserves for 6 years. Jim’s career was in the terrazzo industry at The DePaoli Mosaic Company up until his recent retirement. Most of all, he treasured the time he had with his family. He was a member of the Dedham VFW and Dedham Moose Lodge.
Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 4:00-7:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 11:00am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private.
Please honor Jim in lieu of traditional remembrances with donations to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.