John Gansfuss

John Gansfuss age 89 died Monday, June 18, 2007. Born in Jabing, Burgenland, Austria to Maria (Baliko) & Ambrose Gansfuss, he apprenticed as a baker before coming to America in 1937. He located in New York City where he met his wife while both worked in a commercial bakery during WWII. He moved to Scarsdale, New York in 1945 and finally to Walpole, Massachusetts in 1997.

In 1945 he and his brother Michael established Michael's Restaurant in Scarsdale, New York. Michael left in 1950 to establish the nearby Edgemont Casino. John owned and operated Michaels, a popular local venue.

Mr. Gansfuss enjoyed spending time with his family, and watching sports, especially the New York Yankees. He took great pride tirelessly tending to his gardens. He was a member of The Elks in New York & Massachusetts.

Beloved husband of 59 years of Lucy (Zore) Gansfuss. Loving father of John E. Gansfuss and his wife Kathleen (Varga) of Niskayuna, NY, Linda M. Sulkala and her husband Chuck of Walpole, and Richard M. Gansfuss and his wife Mary (Casey) of Cortlandt Manor, NY. Cherished grandfather of 11, Kelly, Caitlin, and Tyler Gansfuss, Jonathan and Alina Sulkala, Megan and April Gansfuss, Kristen Cannon, Chad, Doug and Matthew Sulkala, and great grandfather of 7. Brother of the late - Ambrose of Clinton, NJ, Mary of Bronx, NY, Michael of Eastchester, NY, and Rudolph, Anna, Joseph, and Paula of Austria. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and good friends Charlie and Glenna Sulkala.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Memorial Service that will be held in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home on Friday, June 29, 2007 @ 10:00 AM. Visiting hours are Thursday, June 28, 2007 4-8PM. Interment is private. Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, website - www.stjude.org/donate.