Gary Antone Pasqua's Obituary
Gary Antone Pasqua, 78, of Dallas, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Gary is survived by wife, Eve Wolcott Pasqua, daughters, Evelyn Pasqua, Jennifer Scarlott, and husband, Troy and Carrie Langston. Gary is also survived by his brother, Paul Pasqua and wife, Glenda, sister, Sue Davis and husband, Raleigh; grandchildren, Audrey Eads, Chase Siler and Caleb Langston; niece and nephews, Tracy Pasqua, Joe Mike Pasqua, Craig Davis, Shea Ryan and Drew Davis; and 11 great nieces and nephews. As a student, athletic director and coach, Gary Pasqua enjoyed significant success in his 35-plus years at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. Pasqua was a standout football and baseball player at Jesuit. As a senior, he played on the school’s first TCIL state football championship team, receiving All-State accolades as linebacker while being named the team’s defensive player of the year. A three-time TCIL All-State selection in baseball, Pasqua, who played third base for his entire varsity career, was also selected to the All-Metro team in 1955. Following graduation in 1955, Pasqua signed with the Cincinnati Reds, but initially opted against the pursuit of a major league baseball career in favor of a college education. He attended Sam Houston State University and the University of Houston, where he played both football and baseball. Due to a career-ending injury, Pasqua was unable to pursue a professional baseball career. Pasqua returned to Jesuit in 1959, teaching math while serving as assistant football and baseball coach. In 1964, he was named head coach of Ranger football, a post he manned for 29 years. During his tenure, Jesuit won 17 district titles and 10 state championships. In 1971, he was named director of athletics, and under his 23-year leadership, Jesuit won 11 TCIL All-Sport trophies. While working for Jesuit, Pasqua also spent a number of years scouting for the Dallas Cowboys during annual collegiate drafts. He was also a recipient of a myriad of coaching awards and honorable distinctions, and over 120 of his student athletes earned collegiate scholarships. Pasqua joined a select group when he was honored with Jesuit’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1982. Having completed 35 years of service to Jesuit as a teacher, coach and administrator, he retired in 1994. Jesuit officially dedicated the football field in his honor in 1997, and he was inducted into both the Jesuit Hall of Fame and the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 1999. Gary Pasqua lived his life in dedication to his family and the Jesuit community. Pasqua truly embodied the Jesuit mantra, “Man for Others.” In 2015, he was recognized by the Jesuit Dallas Lettermen’s Club with the Gold Ranger Award, which is given to the Jesuit letterman who has brought honors to Jesuit, made contributions that have had lasting, positive effects on his fellow citizens, made a significant contribution to the Jesuit community and lived and performed as a “Man for Others.” He was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. To celebrate the life of Gary Pasqua, the vigil and rosary will be held on Sunday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Community Church. The funeral mass will be held the following day April 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Community Church. Father Milam Joseph will be the Celebrant. The burial will be at Restland. The Pasqua family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in the name of Gary Pasqua to Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, or to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243.
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