Omar Gaitan

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Omar Gaitan, of Philadelphia, Pa, passed away tragically on July 15, 2024, at age 67. Loving father of Melissa Hamilton (Reggie), Jason Gaitan, Lori Rosa (Alex), Shaina Griffin (Anton) and Jared Gaitan (Jenna). Devoted grandfather of Xavier, Elijah, Leila, Braelyn, Makayla, Alex, Jr., Elianna, Aaliyah, Selena, Jared, Jr. and Jace. Great grandfather of Valentina. Family and friends are invited to attend his his visitation and funeral on Friday July 26, from 9:30am - 11:00am at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ave. (between Unruh & Knorr sts) There will be a prayer service at 11:00am Further arrangements will be held in private by his family.

Carson Loveless

Condolences to his family

Mike and Sue Devine

Just got the news of your passing Omar. Mike and I are shocked. I know you can see this from above. It was great to see you at Tom’s funeral. We never got that chance to get together again like we said we would. May you rest in Peace our friend. Our condolences and prayers to the entire family. We are so very sorry for your loss. We would love to hear from the family.

Rosario conde

Omar, siempre te recordare como ese hombre alegre, Pero tambien humilde . Recordare siempre tus historians y consejos. Te extranaremos Amigo!!❤️ Que Dios te acompañe en tu Nuevo Camino.🙏🏻🙏🏻

Lesli

Gracias por sus consejos y por su cariño siempre fue una gran persona se q muchos estamos agradecidos por lo bueno q fue con cada uno gracias por ser un amigo q se convirtió en familia lo extrañare mucho en mi corazón siempre vivirá 🖤🥺

Teresa Gaitan

Gracias primo por tu lealtad , cariño fuiste mi maestro de manejo no olvídare que me distes alas en cada clase ,de igual manera lo insistes con muchos en mi casa , tu alegría y servicio cuando más te nesecitabamos quedará en nuestros corazones ,descansa en paz ♥️🙏

Teresa Gaitan

Gracias primo siempre estabas cuando te nesecitabamos , fuistes nuestro mejor chófer de manejo , servicial , alegre amigo fiel e incondicional , por siempre en nuestros corazones,descansa en la paz de Cristo

Andrea Gaitan

I smile when I think of Omar. I remember that I, as well as my cousins, played soccer as kids with Omar being the coach. I was placed as goalie and I hated it lol I wanted to be on the field. I will always remember Omar’s laugh. In my memories he truly was a big kid 🙂 very playful, a trickster, a happy soul. God bless you and keep you Omar

Gabriel Gaitan

Primo, buena persona alegre y muy colaborador te voy a extrañar mucho. Se que Dios te tiene en un lugar hermoso.

Terry

My husband Jim and I were blessed to become friends (Family) with Omar,Colleen and my hearts,their beautiful children through my stepson Nick. We spent a lot of time at their house probably everyweekend. Unfortunately things happen,time goes by so fast you lose touch for whatever reason.But you still keep them deep inside your heart forever ❤️ One of the memories of Omar that I'll never forget is.We all went to a Columbian club.Omar grabbed me pulled me up on the dance floor.We danced the salsa.Now,I've danced that with many other friends.NEVER AS FAST AS OMAR DANCED IT..I'll never forget that night LOL! I couldn't walk for a week..True story..R.I.P. Omar. Love you my dear friend say hello to Jim for me..💙😇

Flaco

He was a great friend and always help people.,everyone loves him. We already miss him. RIP

Luisa Gallego

Cuando estaba a aprendiendo conducir y aún no sabía parqué bien Omar siempre estaba dispuesto a parquear por mi el carro eso era como salvarme la vida. Trato de enseñarnos a hablar inglés y siempre nos hacía el favor de traducirnos cuando lo necesitábamos siempre lo recordaré comuna persona muy colaboradora y de muy buen corazón.

Indhira

Gracias por tanto te extrañaremos viejito como te decía 🥹

16 Responses

  1. My grand father was not the closest to me. But i can say without a doubt in my mind he loved me. I remember i went to the bar with him and my mom. the moment i stepped in i was on my feet with him pulling me around introducing me to everyone he knew, which was everyone in the bar. I will never forget the huge smile on his face while hugging me and having me shake hands with everyone we came in contact with. My only regret will be him not meeting his first great grand child, Valentina. But she will definitely know of her Abuelito.

  2. Omar was my brother in law for 23yrs. In the earliest part of my relationship with Dan, we spent ALOT of time at Colleen and Omar’s house. I was blessed to spent time with them. I watch Colleen cook fish head for Omar and how He loved the over cooked rice at the bottom of the pot. Not my cup of tea but…that was Omar! I watched as the dining room table was replaced for a poker table…that was Omar!
    But the fondest moment spent with him was at Lori’s High School graduation. He smiled from ear to ear. He was so extremely proud to watch his Lori graduate. Then Omar, Lori, Brittany and I went out to eat afterwards. I was so proud to have been able to be a part of such a happy moment in time.
    To Melissa, Jason, Lori, Shaina and Jared we will never understand why things happen the way that they do, just remember I love you and I know your dad loved you.
    Aunt Terri

  3. Omar was my neighbor for many years…Even as a teenage, he was beginning his “DAD JOKE” Comedy skits for when he had his own children…

    Not a patient man though…I remember the time he try to teach us girls how to play soccer on the block with all the cars on the street. We- Susan, Colleen, Elsa, and I were just frustrating him. Elsa, Susan and I dropped out cause we were tired of him hollering at us… But Colleen stayed in and ended up getting a goal on him. Colleen was a beast and was just as competitive as he was, but how dare she goal him. Yet it didn’t count, because he let her score….🤣🤣🤣 Rest Well Omar

  4. Omar you helped our kids by been a coach that meant so much. We /I appreciate it you could have been somewhere else with your loved ones. Thank you very much I will always remember you

  5. Cuando estaba a aprendiendo conducir y aún no sabía parqué bien Omar siempre estaba dispuesto a parquear por mi el carro eso era como salvarme la vida. Trato de enseñarnos a hablar inglés y siempre nos hacía el favor de traducirnos cuando lo necesitábamos siempre lo recordaré comuna persona muy colaboradora y de muy buen corazón.

  6. My husband Jim and I were blessed to become friends (Family) with Omar,Colleen and my hearts,their beautiful children through my stepson Nick. We spent a lot of time at their house probably everyweekend.
    Unfortunately things happen,time goes by so fast you lose touch for whatever reason.But you still keep them deep inside your heart forever ❤️
    One of the memories of Omar that I’ll never forget is.We all went to a Columbian club.Omar grabbed me pulled me up on the dance floor.We danced the salsa.Now,I’ve danced that with many other friends.NEVER AS FAST AS OMAR DANCED IT..I’ll never forget that night LOL! I couldn’t walk for a week..True story..R.I.P. Omar. Love you my dear friend say hello to Jim for me..💙😇

  7. Primo, buena persona alegre y muy colaborador te voy a extrañar mucho. Se que Dios te tiene en un lugar hermoso.

  8. I smile when I think of Omar. I remember that I, as well as my cousins, played soccer as kids with Omar being the coach. I was placed as goalie and I hated it lol I wanted to be on the field. I will always remember Omar’s laugh. In my memories he truly was a big kid 🙂 very playful, a trickster, a happy soul. God bless you and keep you Omar

  9. Gracias primo siempre estabas cuando te nesecitabamos , fuistes nuestro mejor chófer de manejo , servicial , alegre amigo fiel e incondicional , por siempre en nuestros corazones,descansa en la paz de Cristo

  10. Gracias primo por tu lealtad , cariño fuiste mi maestro de manejo no olvídare que me distes alas en cada clase ,de igual manera lo insistes con muchos en mi casa , tu alegría y servicio cuando más te nesecitabamos quedará en nuestros corazones ,descansa en paz ♥️🙏

  11. Gracias por sus consejos y por su cariño siempre fue una gran persona se q muchos estamos agradecidos por lo bueno q fue con cada uno gracias por ser un amigo q se convirtió en familia lo extrañare mucho en mi corazón siempre vivirá 🖤🥺

  12. Omar, siempre te recordare como ese hombre alegre, Pero tambien humilde .
    Recordare siempre tus historians y consejos.
    Te extranaremos Amigo!!❤️
    Que Dios te acompañe en tu Nuevo Camino.🙏🏻🙏🏻

  13. Just got the news of your passing Omar. Mike and I are shocked. I know you can see this from above. It was great to see you at Tom’s funeral. We never got that chance to get together again like we said we would. May you rest in Peace our friend.
    Our condolences and prayers to the entire family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
    We would love to hear from the family.

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