January 28, 1936 – July 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kermit (Cy) Charles Gavigan, who departed this life peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Gilbert, AZ.
Cy was born on January 28, 1936, in Hilton, NY, the son of Warren Gavigan Sr., his father, and Fannie Gavigan, his mother. He grew up in Hilton, NY and attended Hilton Central High School where he graduated in 1954. While in high school he was elected Prom King, lettered in several sports, was the High School Monroe County Bowling Champion and was inducted into the Hilton Central High School’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.
A loving husband to Marjorie for 67 years, Cy was a devoted father and always there to offer love and guidance. Together, they raised three children: Timothy, Colleen and Shannon.
Cy had many passions in life, including sports, woodworking and computers. He played semi-pro baseball for the Rochester Ridge Clippers in his younger years. Also, he was a captain and ambulance driver in the Hilton Volunteer Fire Department. He received his barber’s license and started a barber shop with his brother, Warren Jr., before settling on a career at Eastman Kodak as a security officer and EMT.
After retiring from Kodak in 1991, Cy and Marjorie moved to Sunland Village in Mesa, AZ to be closer to family. There he joined the Woodworking Club and became a shop monitor. His love for computers led him to join the Computer Club becoming the club’s webmaster and president.
Through his many hours of volunteering, he received The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Lifetime Achievement which recognizes individuals who have completed 4,000 or more hours of volunteer service throughout their lifetime.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie, his son Tim (Sally), daughters Colleen and Shannon (Will), 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Warren Sr. and Fannie Gavigan and his brothers Warren Jr. and Kenneth Gavigan.
His family, friends and neighbors will miss him dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 11am to 2pm at Capri Hall, Sunland Village, 4329 E. Capri Ave., Mesa, AZ. We would like to express our deepest thanks to Sunland Home Care and Hospice of the Valley for their compassion and loving kindness throughout this journey.
