Dr.Eugene B. Gatty Obituary (1935 - 2020)

On Sunday, November 1, 2020 on All Saints Day, Dr. Eugene B. Gatty sits at the right hand of God, after passing peacefully surrounded by his family. Although he will be forever missed by his wife, Ann Gatty, of 21 years; daughter, Cyndi Gibson and husband Todd; daughter Kim Altmire and husband David; son, Adam Kowalski and wife Jessica; son Evan Kowalski and wife Emily; grandchildren, Tyler and Alex Altmire, Liam Kowalski, Henry and Will Kowalski. Dr. Gatty touched everyone he met in one way or another. Those who knew him best knew of his love for his Bible teaching, organ and piano playing and his leadership education and mentoring. His family will especially miss him for his unconditional love, optimism, sense of humor and gentle guidance. Although a true renaissance man, Gene loved, more than anything, 1) God, the Church and his Bible; 2) his family; 3) education and continuous learning; 4) his music and 5) his dogs Bella, Beretta and Blondie. His accomplishments were endless including his time in academia as an English teacher and superintendent of Moniteau School District and Hazelton School District where he was named Superintendent of the Year in 1992. He earned his Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He and his wife, Ann, own and serve as Partners in their business development consulting firm, Strategic People Solutions. Dr. Gatty was preceded in death by Shirley Gatty, wife, deceased; Eva, Charles, and Eileen, siblings; his mother Gladys Viola Gatty and father, Louis Joseph Gatty. The family will hold a private service before burial. At a future date to be announced, the family will hold a celebration of life open to those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Church Butler, 200 E. North St., Butler., PA 16001, where he served as co-Executive Director alongside his wife, Ann Gatty. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.