Age 89 of Novi, formerly of Westland and Livonia. Died January 10, 2009. He was born November 28, 1919 on the Island of Malta, immigrated to America at the age of 7. He later served his country in the U.S. Army/Air Force during WWII, acquiring the rank of Captain. Mr. Gatt was a long time member of the Livonia Singles over Sixty (SOS) club as well as the Saturday night dancing Moondusters, and had many friends from these activities. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Marie, in 1988. Surviving are his sons, Michael (Kathy) and Robert (Susan) his daughters Julie (Timothy) Mack and Mary (Marc) Lorrain. Also surviving are his grandchildren Michael, Jacqueline, Robert, Mary, Andrea, Douglas, Gregory, Kellie, Kaitlin, Christopher, Steven, Emily and his great grandchildren Michael, Katie and Nicholas. Also surviving Michael is his friend and the center of his love and attention Maryanne Gorski. Brother of Jane (the late Joseph) Pace, Joseph (Anne) Gatt and Evelyn Gatt. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Monday 1-4 & 6-9. Rosary Monday 7:00 pm. Instate at Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook Novi Tuesday 10:00am until the funeral liturgy at 10:30am. Donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of his grandchild Kellie Lorrain.