Longtime Livonia resident Gail L. White passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a kind, caring wife, mother, sister, and friend who always put family first.
Born Oct. 15, 1947, to Francis “Red,” and Rosemary Fugle, the fourth of 14 children. She attended Hemlock and Livonia schools before marrying James A. White on May 30, 1964.
The couple lived in Altus, Oklahoma, Rochester, and Greece before building their first home in Livonia in 1971. They raised two sons, James and Brian – they were the lights of her life. She supported their many activities and marveled at their personal and professional accomplishments.
She was a bookkeeper for many years at Fugle’s Auto Parts followed by Linehan Hallmark at Marketplace Mall and Livonia Pharmacy.
An avid gardener, Gail took great pride in her colorful and abundant flower beds and enjoyed watching the birds at her feeder. Gail and Jim bowled in a doubles league at Brongo Bowl and Livingston Lanes for several years. She was also active at South Livonia United Church of Christ as well as being a Cub Scout den mother.
Gail was predeceased by her husband, parents, and brothers William, Steven, and Ronald. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law James and Leslie, and Brian and Mindy; and was extremely proud of her four grandchildren, Leah (Bashir) Khan, Alexander White, Joseph (Amanda) Syracusa, and Elizabeth White. Also, siblings and in-laws: Leila Fugle, Gloria Herring, Betty and Ron Sawdey, Roger Fugle and Norma Fuller, Gary Fugle and John Bayer, Roxanne and John Johnston, Kirk and Teresa Fugle, Larry and Karin Fugle, Chris and Tony Coniglio, Jeanie and Fred Yates, Judy and Jack Benedict, Jeff and Eileen Fugle, and Tracey Fugle and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
At Gail’s request, services will be held in the spring, when the flowers are in bloom. Friends and family are invited to call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Gail’s Memorial Service will take place immediately following calling hours at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Livonia Emergency Medical Services, 4213 S Livonia Rd, PO Box 151 Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Gail was 2 years ahead of me in school, but I always found her to be super sweet and friendly. A very kind person. Condolences to her family.
So sad to hear this news. Condolences to Gail’s family. Gail was such a sweet Lady.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
May you rest in peace, Gail. Prayers for all the families.
My sympathy to the family , Gail was a lovely lady
Sorry for your. Loss. Condolences to your fine family. You will be missed. God bless
So very sorry to hear of Gail’s passing. We shared so much special time together working at the pharmacy and also on our time off.
When you were Gail’s friend, it was for always, and I feel lucky to have been one of her friends.
Special love to Brian and Jim. You were her treasures.
With deep sympathy for all her family’s loss,
May god help you in your time of grief to the hole family and friends.
I have fond recollections of Gail, seeing her while walking at Vitale Park and enjoying little chats. She was always so pleasant and a joy to meet. My sincere sympathy to her family.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to see this. Thoughts and prayers to her entire family.
You will be sorely missed by me and everyone who knew you. I worked and bowled with Gail. Such a kind person.
Sandy Gates
My condolences and prayers to Judy, Jeanie and all the family.
Condolences to the family
To the entire Fugle Family, I am so sorry for the loss of sweet Gail. My prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for the families loss.
I remember Gail from gym class at LCS. She was fun as well as a great team mate. Like most high school mates time separates but memories are revisited with such notices. May the Fugle family find solace in their memories. Condolences at this time of loss.
My sincere condolences to the Fugle family.
So sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear this Jim and Brian. THinking of you both. She was great to work with at Livonia Pharmacy.
Prayers to the Fugle and White families.
May God hold them in His arms.
I am so sorry for your families loss
Sorry for your loss Jim…..prayers to your family
So sorry to hear of Gail’s passing. I will keep her family in my prayers.
We will love you for always. We will love you forever. Forever and always our sister you’ll be. Sending love and care to all who are grieving for Gail. A beautiful soul.