Once upon a time, on April 4, 1943, in Manhattan, New York, Daniel Varian and Joan Wiedewald welcomed their beautiful daughter, Gail Beatrice, into the world. Gail was a healthy, sweet, cheerful baby. She grew up with her cousins Charles, Josephine, and Daniel. Gail was very charismatic, intuitive, and had an almost photographic memory. She enjoyed the active pace and social life that the city provided. She attended James Monroe High School in the Bronx, New York.
She shared many adventures in the city with her best friend Elaine Barbara Schechter.
Gail began working as a legal secretary where she met Nancy Reale. They became close friends and traveled around Europe together. Gail fell in love with Nancy's brother Joseph Corado Reale (and his son Joseph M) and they were married in Manhattan on December 15, 1974. They welcomed their first son, Michael Joseph, on March 11, 1976. In consideration of their growing family, they moved to Richboro, PA 1977. They welcomed their youngest son, Robert Daniel, on August 13, 1979.

Gail worked as a manicurist, and receptionist at "Dance With M.E." dance studio in Southampton, PA. In her spare time she enjoyed tole painting on wood and metal.

She found her dream job "Making Magic" at the Disney store in Willow Grove. Gail and Joe joined the Disney Vacation Club which they continued to expand upon. Their favorite destinations were Walt Disney World, Hilton Head, and the Disney Cruises.

Moving to Clermont, FL in 2002, Gail continued her passion for Making Magic at Walt Disney World Port Orleans until she retired. Gail became an official Disney Friends Autograph Artist on May 22, 2003.
After retirement, Gail enjoyed entertaining family and friends with frequent visits to Disney Parks, traveling, and dining out.

Gail greeted everyone with an inviting smile and opened arms. She was the life of the party and wanted everyone around her to enjoy life to the fullest. She was welcoming and upbeat. She had a memory like an elephant and was always organized and dependable.
A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and a dear and loyal friend.

She is preceded in death by her parents Pvt Daniel Joseph Eppenatus Varian (1914-1979) and Johanna Joan Weidewald Varian (1921-2001),
Her Aunt Irmagard Louise Weidewald Musmeci (1920-1960) and Uncle Louis Musmeci 1913-1951;
Best friend Elaine B Schechter Rothenberg (1942-2015); Cousins Valerie Musmeci (1946-2015), Charles Musmeci (1939-2019), Josephine Musmeci (1941-2022).

She is survived by her husband Joseph Corrado Reale, stepson Joseph Michael Reale (Kim), son Michael Joseph Reale (Lauren) and son Robert Daniel Reale (Crysta); her grandchildren Joseph John (Jessica), Kayla, Nesta D., Michael L., and Kai; her brother-in-law Palmerino Reale (Concetta), her nephew Palmer Joseph (Gina) and Andrea (Max), and many other loved ones.

Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1p-5p
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