GATT – Fortunato ( Effie )
Passed away suddenly at his home in Moe on June 26th 2021
Aged 85 years
Dearly loved husband of Carmen.
Much loved father and father in law of Mario and Julieanne, Charlie and Heather, Mary (Dec), Geoff and Jacqui, Michelle and Terry, Diane and Marcus, Donna and Pierre, Steve and Jane.
Adored Nunnu to all his grand and great grandchildren.
Funeral NoticeThe funeral will leave at the conclusion of the mass for the Moe Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited in the above church on Friday evening (July 2nd) at 6pm.
The Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul for Effie will also be live streamed, to view the live stream, please click here.
To Dear Carmen & family, we are saddened by the passing of Effie. Our love & thoughts are with all of you at this time.
June 28, 2021May, we are thinking of you and the family at this very sad time our love and prayers are with you all, Effie will love on in all of us
June 28, 2021
Love Jackie Fenech and family, Joan and John Fenech ❤️❤️To dear auntie May and families. It’s sad to hear of the loss of the patriarch of your family; your Nunu, husband and dad… Effie. He was a man who gave back to his family and was truly loved for his strength and pride. Xx
June 28, 2021Dear Auntie May & extended family, may the peace of God be with you all at this time of great sadness. Remembering my wonderful Uncle Effie who was a real gentleman & always showed kindness patience & love. I remember him always smiling. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Love from niece Mary Fenech
June 28, 2021Dear Auntie May & extended family, may the peace of God be with you at this difficult time of sadness. Remembering Uncle Effie was a real gentleman, who was kind. patient & always smiling. He will be deeply missed by all who knew & loved him. From niece Mary Fenech
June 28, 2021Dearest May and family please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband, father and nannu.
June 29, 2021
He was a quiet gentle man, a good and kind neighbour love to you all hoping you will find strength from each other at this sad time
Fly high Effie now in the arms of Jesus 🌹Sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Effie , thinking of you all in this sad time
June 29, 2021
May he R.I.P
Rena & Ray SavageTo dearest May and family.
June 29, 2021
We are in shock after hearing the news of the passing of your beloved husband and Dad. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and our hearts are breaking for you. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed. RIP. Love Lewis and Gracie Cilia & family xxxSincere sympathy to Geoff and the Gatt family , on the passing of Elffie… Thinking Of you at this sad time.. Kathy and Ricky Rose 🌹🌹🌹
June 29, 2021Steve, Jane and Family,
July 1, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sending our heartfelt condolences.
Kev, Donna and Jared xoThe President, Committee and Members of The Maltese Community Centre Latrobe Valley, send our condolences to May and all the Gatt Family on the sad and sudden loss of Effie, long time valued member and past Committee Member of the Centre.
July 3, 2021Dear May and all Gatt family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the passing of Effie. May God bless you all and give you peace at this sad time.
July 3, 2021Dear Gatt family, condolences to you all in this sad time. May Effie Rest In Peace.
July 5, 2021
Love the Payne Family
XoxoDear Aunty May & Family, Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, the courage to face days ahead and the loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Love from Lily, Jeff & family x x
July 5, 2021Auntie May and family Uncle Effie is a loved man we will never forget. R.I.P Uncle Effie until we are all reunited
July 5, 2021To my special uncle may you Rip uncle Effie anty may and family thinking of yours all Love tony and Antoinette and family xxxxxx
July 5, 2021To dear May and family, I am saddened to hear of the passing of dear Effie, but I am very happy to of met him again last August after 40 years .May he be at peace in Gods care..
July 5, 2021So sorry to hear about the passing of Effie Condolences to May and all the Family may he RIP
July 5, 2021He was the one of the most ageless people I ever knew he was a great family man To May and his family may you all take comfort in the beautiful memories you have all created over his wonderful lifetime thinking of you all RIP beautiful man Donna and Vince Fede
July 7, 2021