Services planned Friday in Washington

The Gatto family — wife Cathy and children Kip, Antonia (Toni), Samantha (Sam) and Gabriel (Gabe) — are planning a private funeral service for their husband and father, Rep. Carl Gatto at 1 p.m., Friday in Belfair, Wash.

A memorial service in the Mat-Su Valley is tentatively planned for Rep. Gatto May 12. Arrangements are still being finalized.

People may send cards to the family at 50 NE Bella Vista Dr., Belfair WA 98528.

In lieu of flowers, the Gatto family suggests donations to the following charities:

• The Children’s Place — thechildrens-place.org/contributions.html.

• Prostate Cancer Foundation — pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5822013/k.C005/Donate.htm

• Mat-Su Borough Animal Care and Regulation Shelter — 746-5500, or stop by at 9470 E. Chanlyut Cir.