Carl Gadow
February 20, 1926 — December 12, 2018
Carl James Gadow, 92, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born on February 20, 1926, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Carl William Gadow and Grace (Fahrity) Gadow.
He was the beloved husband of Helen Gadow, his wife of 70 years.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in WWII
He was a member of Knight of Columbus, St. Michael's Catholic Church at Poplar Springs. and was past president of the RSES.
Carl was an avid sports fan, especially loved watching the Orioles. He also enjoyed reading books.
In addition to his wife, Helen he is survived by his children, Leslie Gadow Gettier and husband, Charles, James Carl Gadow, and Eileen Helen Gadow;grandson, Matthew Gettier and great granddaughter, Presley Gettier.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, 8 East Ridgeville in Mt. Airy, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, December 17, 2018, at St. Michael Catholic Church at Poplar Springs, 1125 St. Michael's Road in Mount Airy, MD. Father Mike Ruane will officiate. Interment will be at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Charitable donations may be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105