Avon: At age 75, Gary passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Corning, NY to the late Gordon and Marguerite Hunter. Survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Nancy Hunter, his children; Kelly Patterson, Andrew Swan, Jeffrey (Candace) Swan, Carrie (Josh) Trubia, his brother; Joe (Joanne) D’Angelo, his sister-in-law; Melissa McHenry (Beth Bailey), his 9 grandchildren; Brody, Benny, Evan, Lily, Lucy, Giana, Jackson, Rowan, Julian, along with his nieces, Addyson and Brynn.
Gary was raised in Hemlock, NY and graduated from Livonia Central School. He took pride in being an active member of his community. Gary was practically a lifelong member of the Hemlock Fire Department where he served as commissioner for a period of time and he also loved to volunteer at the Hemlock Fair. Gary was a dedicated employee. He worked for Jeff Huff Incorporated in Honeoye for 25 years and retired from Sweetener’s Plus as an over the road truckdriver. Gary loved being social, whether it was playing cards, going to parties, camping with friends, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Gary will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, July 31, 2020 from 3-6PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. A private memorial service will take place following calling hours. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hemlock Methodist Church, PO Box 147, Hemlock, NY 14466. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
*Please note, the Funeral Home will be operating at 33% capacity per state guidelines. New York State requires those in attendance to adhere to these guidelines including those related to social distancing and face coverings.
Gary will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A great leader in the community. Gary new what people needed and met it.Chaplain John ( Jack ) Draper
You will be missed but rest in God’s hands now. Sandi
The way Gary lived his life taught us the meaning of loyalty, humility and love. He worked hard, provided, put others before him, and always did the best with what he had. He always spoke his mind, loved to laugh, had a tough guy persona but was the kindest person you will ever know, and he was a truck driving fool! He left us with so many wonderful memories.
He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
I have wonderful memories of Gary. When visiting Nancy and Gary, as a “tag along” with his daughter, Kelly, his excellent sense of humor would appear-usually at my expense. I loved every minute! Never unkind, but so very funny. Rest In Peace, dear friend.
Rest In Peace Gary, I will always remember playing euchre when we were kids!