Cole Josef Gaponenko's Obituary
Cole Josef Gaponenko culminated his spiritual journey on earth to Glory on July 13, 2016. As you think of Cole and who he was to you, just know he was intimately acquainted with our Lord Jesus, and would want you to experience the same. He was sincere in his love for others and had dedicated time to impact those around him. Cole was born May 26, 1995, in Akron, Ohio. He attended Gulf Coast High School in Naples, Fla. and was a member of the varsity soccer team and honors society. He was currently enrolled as a senior honors students at Florida State University, studying finance and real estate. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. He loved these brothers. His family and friends were most precious to him, including his beloved Brooke Jenkins. His brother Guy was his best friend. He loved to be engaged in discussions on many topics, but ultimately the most important topic to him was knowing God and how the Son and Spirit intercede for us. Cole is survived by his mother Dr. Candace Galat of Akron, Ohio, father Sergei Gaponenko of Miami, Fla., brother Guy Gaponenko, maternal Grandmother Helen Galat, and paternal grandmother Tamara Gaponenko. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins, including: Paul II and Cathy Galat; Todd Galat; Paul III and Krista Galat; Paul IV, Lyla, and Gracyn Galat; Adam and Emily Galat; Joliene Galat; Brian and Cindy Lynch; Samantha, Brian, Sean, Nathan, and Hannah Lynch; David, Roger and Chelsea, Jesse, and Michael Haddad. Through It All - Colton Dixon There are days I've taken more than I can give And there are choices that I made That I wouldn't make again I've had my share of laughter Of tears and troubled times This is has been the story of my life You were there when it all came down on me And I was blinded by my fear And I struggled to believe But in those unclear moments You were the one keeping me strong This is how my story's always gone I have won and I have lost I got it right sometimes But sometimes I did not Life's been a journey I've seen joy, I've seen regret Oh and You have been my God Through all of it You have been my God Through all of it
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