Gary passed away peacefully on September 16th with family at his side.
He is predeceased by his parents, Wilfred “Bud” and Elaine Pasono. Gary is survived by his Partner in Life, Patti Ehrmentraut; sons, Garrett (Olivia), Sean; brother, Doug (Rita); sister, Joann (Paul); nieces and nephews, Brenda (Frank), Brian (Christine), Holden, Shelby. Gary was also the proud great-uncle to Andrej, Ellie and Chase and Daddy to his favorite furry friend Prinny, who he spoiled everyday with too many treats.
Gary was a standout soccer player at Greece Athena High School and college at MCC. He coached the Greece Cobras for many years, with visits to State Cup Tournaments a regular occurrence. He loved many sports and was an avid follower of the Buffalo Bills, Syracuse Orange and Rochester Amerks.
His love for music was intense. He attended rehearsals and performances for the Stone Age Romeos, a band with some of his friends as members. He was constantly looking for songs to add to their playlist, analyzing if it was in their range, and encouraging them to try new things “to keep it fresh.”
He always made it known that his proudest accomplishment in life was the fine young men that are his sons. He greeted them with a text message each morning and talked to them every single day. Simply put, he adored them and bragged about them incessantly.
Gary had many, many friends, some going back to high school days. He was a breakfast regular with Mike, Billy, Steve, Dick and occasionally his MCC soccer coach Nelson.
A special thanks to the staff at RRH Chili Dialysis for the wonderful care he received. He felt very close to Jessica, Chantal and the rest of the staff as well as being friends with many of the patients.
Gary will be remembered for always being willing to help those he cared for, and the deep impact he had on his family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
Calling hours were held September 20 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 21 South Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428. His Funeral will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 10 AM at St. Martin de Porres (St. Vincent de Paul) 11 North Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428.
Donations may be made in his memory to St. Martin de Porres Parish.
