Gary was a United States Army veteran serving
from 1967 to 1969 and was a graduate of Fillmore Central School and was a
former employee of American Rock Salt in Mt. Morris.
Gary enjoyed watching NASCAR, hunting, helping
people and was a tinkerer.
Surviving is a daughter, Jackie (Fritz) Lange
of Webster, two grandchildren, Kensington and Escher, his brothers and sisters,
Ethel (Herbert) Wagner of Angelica, Beatrice Scott of Houghton, Bernice Butler
of Buffalo, , Robert (Nancy) Prentice of Great Valley, Charles Prentice of
Angelica, Shirley (Dean) Buchinger of Edgewater, FL., thirty two nieces and
nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased
by two brothers, Louis “Jim” Prentice and Gerald “Jerry” Prentice.
A graveside service will be held in Short Tract
Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials if desired to: Friends of Letchworth
State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427.