WHITESVILLE – Gary A. Moon, 76, passed away Wednesday (Sept.
9, 2020) at Elderwood in Hornell following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Moon was born on May 12, 1944 in Blossburg, Pa. to Lee
Chester and Margaret Inez (Carmen) Moon. He served in the United States Marine
Corps from 1962-1964. On May 10, 1969 at the Whitesville United Methodist
Church he married Jacqueline K. Graves, who survives.
Gary worked for Eberle Tannery in Westfield, Pa. from 1965-1974
and as a food service manager for Alfred University from 1985-1997. He also
worked as a janitor for Andover Central School and Whitesville Central School.
In addition to his wife of 51 years, Gary is survived by
four daughters, Courtney (Eric) Gee of Elkland, Pa., Danielle (Michael) Dziama
of Monroe, Mich., Aimee Moon of Whitesville and Robin Moon; one brother, Edwin
(Beverly) Moon of Westfield, Pa.; one sister, Sandra (Ken) Crumb of Orlando,
Fla. two sisters-in-law, Norma Moon and Cheryl Moon, both of Westfield, Pa.;
four grandchildren, Amanda Dziama of Toledo, Ohio, Cameron Dziama of Ann Arbor,
Mich., and Holly Coppini and Carter Coppini, both of Whitesville; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by four brothers, Richard Moon, Louis
Moon, Wayne Moon and Robert (Suzie) Moon; one sister, Barbara Peet; and three
infant siblings, Bonnie Moon, Joseph Moon and Freddy Moon.
Gary’s hobbies tended toward the outdoors as he enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and deep-sea fishing. He was a lifetime member of the
Whitesville Fire Department and a proud member of Kappa Psi Upsilon Fraternity
Alfred Chapter.
Gary was very proud of his children and grandchildren, as
well as Jackie—the love of his life. Gary’s favorite place was the beach,
especially the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For decades, he and his family
vacationed there annually during the first week in July. They created many fond
memories centered around the Ocracoke Ferry and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
He and Jackie attended the First Flight Centennial Celebration in Kitty Hawk in
December, 2003 where they delighted in a Beach Boys concert. In spite of the
nearly freezing temperatures, this was a highlight of their OBX experiences.
Gary will be honored by his family at a graveside memorial
at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral
Home in Andover. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Gary’s name may be made to SPCA Serving Allegany
County, PO Box 181, Belmont, NY 14813.
