Our mother, Jean Gogel, passed away on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 in Longwood, Florida. Mom was 93 years old. She leaves behind a grieving daughter, son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as two surviving sisters.
Her viewing will be held Friday the 22nd of April at noon at the Loomis Family Funeral Home at 420 W. Main Street, Apopka.
Our Mother was cut from the cloth of the greatest generation; she experienced depression, World War, hard times and great times. Born to the Hershey family of Pennsylvania, she grew up one of three sisters. She graduated from Trenton State Teachers’ College, now New Jersey University, and taught briefly before our father Russell R. Gogel returned from the Pacific Theater in WWII to marry her in Springfield, New Jersey.
Mom and Dad were married for 41 years before he passed, living all those years in Florham Park NJ. In the decades following his death, Mom remained alone and without companion by choice. But hers was not a lonely adult life; she was actively involved with her family and moved from New Jersey to Florida to be close to her two sisters. Mom had a deep and abiding passion for music throughout her life, being an accomplished violinist in her youth, and she passed that love on to all her family. Music and laughter were chords resonating throughout the most authentic moments of our lives.
During the last week of her life, my sister Cheryl, my wife Filomena and I were all blessed by Mom with astounding moments of love and by a generosity of spirit that amazed us beyond measure. She touched us deeply during this time, and again through laughter and music, sought to lighten for us the pain of her passing; she smoothed the rough edges of our lives even as her own life was rounded into a gentle sleep.
Thank you, Mom, for being the amazing mother and matriarch of our family. We pray we live up to the example you set for us.
Written in love
Ray Gogel
Service
Memorial Service
Palm Cemetery
1005 N New York Ave Winter Park 32792
2016-04-22
12:00:00
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Expression of Sympathy says
A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was sent on April 20, 2016
With deepest sympathy for your loss. May God bless you and give you peace during this time.
~The Simon Family
Expression of Sympathy says
A SOFT AND SWEET MEMORIES STANDING SPRAY was ordered on April 20, 2016
Barbara says
Expression of Sympathy says
A SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent on April 20, 2016
Our sincere condolences to Jean’s family; she was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother/great grandmother. We have lost a friend. May the Lord bless her soul with eternal peace.
With our deepest sympathy,
Hedi and Roland Pike
Bob and Lynda Engel says
Ray and Filomena we were saddened to learn of your loss, but join you in celebrating the long and meaningful life of a very special lady. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as she travels safely Home.
Expression of Sympathy says
A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on April 21, 2016
As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Jean. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. May Jean’s soul rest in peace.
With warm thoughts from Ann, Liz, Brenda and the Capgemini and Inergi Family
Elizabeth & Rick Wood says
Expression of Sympathy says
A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on April 21, 2016
Lisa Ward & family says
Giuseppina, Virginio & family says
Dear Filomena and Ray, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother-in-law/ mother. Although we never met her smile says it all. She was blessed to have you all by her side.
Your loving friend,
Giuseppina
Barbara and Bob Scobo says
Sherry and Ray our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. It’s never easy to say goodbye but your Mom is at peace and our memories of her will live forever.
Bob & Lynn Freeman says
We had the honor of knowing Jean through AARP. I (Lynn) did keep in touch with your mom. I visited her at Brookdale, sent cards, etc. She loved her family…I enjoyed her stories and our time together.
Blessings…Lynn & Bob
Donato Battista says
Dear Filomena and Ray our Condolence for the loss of you Mother in Law /Mother our thoughts and pray are with you and your loved ones .
Doug says
Sharon S. Fisher says
To the family of Ms. Jean Gogel
The women of the Apopka Garden Club send you their deepest sympathy over the loss of your Mother. She was a member of the club for a long time and when she moved from Errol Estates she stayed in touch with us…serving as the calling chairman. Also, kept up to date with her at Brookdale Senior Living Center. She will be greatly missed along with that beautiful smile.
Blessings to Gogel Family
Sharon S. Fisher, President
Apopka Garden Club