Jeffrey C. Gaul Sr. Obituary (1979

Jeffrey C. Gaul, Sr, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home in Essington. Born on July 27, 1979, Jeff was the beloved son of the late Gary Gaul and Theresa (Yates) Gaul. Jeff was a lifelong resident of Tinicum and attended Interboro High School. He was a member of the Lester and Essington Fire Companies. When his children were young, he loved bringing them along to the firehouses, where they would climb into the trucks and help wash them in preparation for parades – memories they will carry with them always. Jeff was passionate about coaching and mentoring youth. He coached hockey in Tinicum, cherishing the unforgettable experience of leading his team to a championship and celebrating together at a Flyers game. As his children grew older, he continued giving back by coaching baseball at the Norwood Athletic Club. Known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor, Jeff had a gift for making people laugh. Many who knew him will remember him as one of the funniest people they had ever met. He also had a knack for remembering every line from every movie that he’d seen and reciting it in character. Above all, Jeff was a devoted father and family man. He loved his family unconditionally and was always the first to lend a helping hand – whether it was painting a room, installing cabinets, changing oil or brakes, or fixing a leaky toilet. He never hesitated to show up for those in need. He truly was a jack of all trades. Jeff was a dedicated Philadelphia sports fan, especially of the Phillies and Flyers. He rarely missed a Flyers game and made sure he always had access to Comcast SportsNet so he could follow his team. He also had a passion for cars and racing, often working on race cars with friends and taking them to the track. His dream car was a 1970 Chevelle SS. Jeff’s greatest pride and joy were his three children. He was immensely proud of them. Jeff was preceded in death by his father Gary who died in 2006 and his son Jessy who died in 2012. He is survived by his loving children, Adriana of Glenolden, Lance Corporal Jeffrey C. Gaul Jr (USMC), and Vincent of Glenolden; his mother, Theresa (Yates) Gaul; his brothers, Mark and Sean Brown; his twin sister Olivia (Brian) Bell; his sister Jeanette Scott. He is also survived by nephews, Anthony, Brian, Gio, Brian and Matthew and his nieces, Makayla and Veda; beloved partner and friend, Donna Evans; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11 AM on Friday, April 24 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 233 Mohawk Ave, Norwood PA where friends may call from 9 AM until 11 AM. Interment will follow at Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery, Broomall. The family welcomes attendees to wear Philadelphia sports apparel in Jeff’s memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jeff’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, heart.org OR Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), www2.breakthrought1d.org. If you wish to send your gift by mail please send to: American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 OR Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, PO Box 5042, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5042. Arrangements T.J. Fluehr Funeral Home, Philadelphia. David A. Cericola Jr, Funeral Director. All inquiries regarding this service, please call (610)304-3349.