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Gary Graf Obituary
Warsaw: On Monday, October 6, 2008. Predeceased by his mother and father, Ruth & Ted Sr. and brother, Ted Jr. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; his children, Tania L. Graf and Kevin Graf; four grandchildren, Shawn, Caris, Jeffary and John; his sister, Sandy McPhillips; brother, Richard Sr. and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Friday October 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Ave., Brockport. Where a Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 am interment Lake View Cemetery. Friends wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society.
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Tania Lynn
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Tania Lynn
August 4, 2024
It´s your birthday today. You would´ve been 72. There´s not a day that goes by that you´re not there with me. Your granddaughter Caris is pregnant with your first great grandchild. I know that you´re watching over all of us. I can feel it. Happy Birthday Dad
Tania Graf-Prince
October 6, 2023
Another year without you.... I uploaded some picture's your grandkids with their significant others and me and mom. You should be so proud of them! Mom is doing well but we can not believe it has been 15 years that you have been gone. I´ve been told that time heals .... My heart hurts just as bad now as it did 15 years ago. I found a Father´s Day card that I gave you 25 years ago It said..........Dad, if I spent the rest of my life trying, I´d still never have enough chances to tell you how much your love, your guidance, and your trust in me have always meant to me. There will never be enough words to say, or enough ways to show you how very much I love you and how proud I am to be able to call you my dad. I think I´ll end with that. Always your little girl.
Tania Graf-Prince
October 6, 2023
Tania Graf-Prince
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Tania
October 6, 2022
14 year´s today. I still can´t believe it. Your granddaughter is getting married next year. Everyone is doing good. Thank you for bringing Dan in my life I feel complete with him. Keep watching over us Dad
Donna & Jim Ciulis
October 5, 2021
Every year, as the leaves begin to shine their autumn colors, I am reminded that this world lost a man who gave to others a reassuring glimmer of hope that there is good in this life, all we need to do is look for it. My husband and I want the entire Graf family to know that we will never forget and will always have him in our prayers. I am confident he is watching over all of you. Blessings and Comfort to all.
Tania Graf/Prince
October 4, 2021
Tania Graf/Prince
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Tania Graf/Prince
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Tania Graf/Prince
October 4, 2021
I can´t sleep tonight... Your granddaughter is almost 24 now and newly engaged. I´m so proud!! I know you watch over her. What I would give for one more conversation Dad. You have impacted our lives forever!
Tania Graf-Prince
October 5, 2020
It is the night before your accident and I had a funeral to go to today for a co-worker and I didn't do so well. What I would give for just one more day with you..... You will always be in our hearts!
Tania
June 23, 2020
Dad, Fathers Day just past and your heavy on my mind and heart. I miss you !! I miss your grin!! I would give anything for one more conversation on the front porch . Youre the biggest part of my heart.
Tania Prince
October 6, 2019
Missing you horribly Dad.....
Donna Ciulis
October 6, 2016
Gary has been in my thoughts all week. 8 years but it still seems like yesterday. Only those wonderful souls that gave so much of themselves in life, continue to influence our lives after they have gone. You are missed. Remembering that Gary grin puts a smile in my day. Till we meet again, God's blessings be with you always.
Cheryl Lacz
October 7, 2015
How many times I stop and think of Gary...It is so rare to have person (other than your own parent) make such a lasting impression. Gary impacted every part of my life,work,home,everyday and future...
As I get ready to celebrate 30 yrs @ Harmac and start a new life by getting married in Nov .I think of how much I would have loved to have him to share these things with...He would of course say "Hey Lady" I am proud of you and wish you all the happiness.
If by chance his family reads this...I hope that you are all well.He loved his family unlike anyone I have ever met. He lives on here at Harmac...the name is brought up more often than you may think:)gone but NEVER forgotten. I miss you but feel your presence and know that you are sharing a cloud with the others I love so dearly...having a shot of Jameson for you tomorrow!!!
Tania Lynn Graf-Prince
October 13, 2013
Thinking of you daily. Miss our talks. I can not believe it has been 5 yrs!
September 17, 2011
I am in my home with my new husband that you never met and I can not get over you being gone dad.
November 5, 2009
We miss you so much Dad...There is not a day that goes by that you are not in a conversation or thought of mine.
I am so happy with Dan in my life. I know you would have loved him and his sense of humor. Please look after Kevin while he is overseas and Mom. She really needs to feel you and know that it is ok to move forward and follow her dreams. You would be so proud of your grandchildren they are all doing so well. Me and Nene have become very close. I can see why you had the relationship you did with her.
I hope you look down everyday and your proud of your family. It is hard when you where the glue that kept us together..
Always your daughter, Tania
Kevin Graf
November 4, 2009
Here's another update. Today is my Birth Day. One more year down. I have a couple of weeks until I go over seas yet again. I am very worried about my mom cause I wonder who will be there to pick her up when she breaks down. I wish he were here everyday.
Kevin Graf
April 1, 2009
I have thought of Dad a lot lately and I figure this is as good a place as any to give an up date. I have a good woman in my life right now and I wish she could have met dad before he passed. I brought her here to let her read some of the things that people said about him in the hopes that she might better understand what kind of man he was and how I was raised and why I am the way that I am. To me I only pray that I can be at least half the man Dad was and will always be in all of our hearts. But after reading some of the stories in here she said it was weird reading them cause I am so much like him. I sure hope so. I miss him dearly every day and try to live my life as he taught me to. One day at a time not taking anything for granted.
Tania Lynn Graf
November 30, 2008
It has been almost 8 weeks and I can not accept that you are gone Dad. I don't know how to accept it.
Your grin and "Don't Worry, Take it easy" is so missed. I miss our conversations while you drove home from work...I need advice right now and you are the only one I will ask....Please answer me.
Love your daughter always, Tania
No Love can even come close!!!!!!
November 18, 2008
Bonnie Nelligan
November 2, 2008
Kathy and Family:
My heart, my thoughts and my prayers go out to you now and for years to come. Gary was an absolutely wonderful man that is greatly missed and will never be replaced.
He was always so caring, understanding and fair to everyone he dealt with everyday.
He always had time to listen to all of our problems no matter how big or how small and he always made us feel like we really mattered.
Gary was a special man and we were all so lucky to have had him in our lives, even for such a short time.
{Miss Nellie}
Great Grandpa and me Tania (his daughter) at his 99th b-day party.
October 31, 2008
Proud Papa. He loved all his grandchildren so much.
October 31, 2008
What my dad loved to do!!!! This one is for you Mike...
October 31, 2008
Elaine Yost
October 30, 2008
Kathy and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's been many years since I've seen you, but I remember always seeing Gary with a smile on his face at work. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elaine Yost
j d
October 27, 2008
gary you were a great guy.. i know you were loved and will be missed, look over your wife, kids and grandkids. thanks for the smiles and the pen you made for me. i'll never forget you!
Kevin Graf
October 27, 2008
What do you say about a man that there are no words for?
This was a man who was good hearted to the core.
He was the best man that we or anyone could ever know,
He was taken too early; it wasn't his time to go.
He was our inspiration and our hero,
He was very kind and really loved so.
He was a son, a brother and a husband,a father and a grand-father,
He was a teacher and a mentor, a friend and a lover.
He went out of his way to make sure,
That all his family and friends were cared for.
He provided for us even when he had no money,
If you needed help he would help you out for free.
There are no words to describe a man like this,
He is a man that I know we all will miss.
We wil all remember how he gave so much to us all,
How he would help pick us up and dust us off whe we would fall.
He was always there when we needed an ear and a friend,
He was our stone and would never waiver or bend.
How do you describe and indescribable, too good for words, man?
We love you Gary, our perfect son, father, husband and friend.
Good-bye Gary, we'll meet again someday,
You are always in our hearts and prayers everyday.
I love and miss you Dad. Your loving son Kevin.
Dina-Jo Knoedl
October 19, 2008
Our family just lost its heart. We miss Gary so much because he was the sun in all of the family photos. I always wished Gary was more than just my uncle because he was everything a father should be and became the same as a grandfather. I never saw Gary without that beaming smile and the warmth that radiated straight from his heart. His love for his family was obvious every time he simply looked in their direction. I can only hope that his love will help comfort all of you during this most difficult time.
Laurie Orth
October 17, 2008
DEAR TANIA,
Gary was everything that anybody could ask for in a manager. He was different from most managers. He was kind, nice, just and fair. He was the kind of person who was always on your side right through the thick of it all. I think his actions leave a good impression that reflected on everyone of us in one way or another. In return, that brings out the best in all of us, through our work and our every day challenges. His fairness is what impacted me the most and definitely brought out the best in me. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten.
Cheryl Hilliker
October 17, 2008
Kathy and Family
Gary was a inspiration to so many people...To his goodmornings in the morning to the goodnight as you were walking out the door from a long days work.His sense of humor to that little smirk that he has when he knew he was right..His love for his family and the compassion and respect for people is amazing.He had mystery and adventure and just full of life! It was pouring out of him ,and it's funny he didn't have to even say a word you could just see it.The day i went to the funeral home and saw all those pictures and saw little parts of his life,it just confirmed everthing I thought of Gary.He will be sadly missed but not forgotten! And I know i've wrote this before but i'll say it again ....God bless you and your family for having one awesome person in your life and sharing him with the rest of the world!
Dee Chandler
October 16, 2008
Kathy and Tania, Think of both of you often, hope you are doing well,Gary is missed by so many people, he was such a special man. Work is not the same without him. But his words and spirit echo in our ears everyday I hope you can take some comfort in how much he was loved and the impact he made on so many lives
Roberta Sawyer
October 16, 2008
Cathy & family,
Gary will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. He was the most "UP" person I have ever met. He could always make me smile, even on the worst days. I worked with him for almost 3 years at Gowanda Electronics and alway marveled at his enthusiam for his work, and his love for family,corvettes, and poker.
Bill Kuppinger
October 12, 2008
I woeked with Gary at Gowanda Electronics and remembered how joyed he was to get up to Brockport and have a beer with his father on his dad's 99th birthday. He loved all of his family so much. God bless you Gary and keep a loving eye over your wife and children.
T G
October 12, 2008
You can not leave us now!!!!!
Mom needs you...You are the one that makes us smile and takes away everything that hurts us........I thought today would be easier after the funeral and yet I miss you even more. I don't know what to do please give me some direction Dad. Always my Hero forever my friend and always my Dad.......Love your daughter forever................!!!!!!
Tracy Parsons
October 12, 2008
Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I had met Gary a couple of times at our company christmas parties and the one thing I saw was the look of happiness when he was sitting beside his wife. I was told he was a great family man and for that hold onto all memories you have and keep them inside your heart to get you thru all the days ahead. My thought and prayers are with you and your family forever.
Renee Wiedemer
October 10, 2008
I worked at Harmac with Gary for a long time and was the receptionist. Gary would tell me every day if any of his family called, to find him no matter what. No matter how busy he was, he always wanted to talk to his family. He could not wait to be a Grandfather and was so proud of his children and spoke of you often. Kathy, he absolutely adored you. There was always a sparkle in his eye and he lit up when I would tell him you were on the phone. He would literally run to the phone to speak to you.He was a funny man and used to tease me about the time I told him I took a ride into Warsaw from the big city of Buffalo and he would for years later say the" folks in Warsaw never got over when that city girl came through" He was a friend to both myself and my husband Jim whom he liked to talk about woodworking to and his car and how he was out in the garage. But most of all, it always came back to family. He cherished you all. Keep that close to you always and know he was very loved by many.
We ache for your loss. We will never forget our friend.
Renee and Jim Wiedemer
Joshua Higgins Megan Molnar
October 9, 2008
To Mrs. Graf, my next door mom. It has been years since I have seen yourself or Mr. Graf, but I hear frequent stories from my mother whom has kept better contact. I feel begrudged that I will not have the chance to see Mr. Graf at one of those Friday dinners or hear his quick wit that as a child I adored. Megan and I would like to extend our deepest condolences for a loss of a true gentleman. I look forward to seeing you at some Friday dinners to reminisce about the passed and enjoy the company of loved ones. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tania Graf
October 9, 2008
Maybe I shouldn't write anything because I am his daughter but I can not say it out loud now without crying, so I will say it here.
My Father was amazing. He was my best friend and never let me feel I made any mistakes that disappointed him. I have looked at every picture of you from childhood to last year and your smile or smirk was one that everyone remembers. Your inpact on people was something that can not be put into words.
He would say pick yourself up and brush it off and try again. I have done that and if it were not for his strength in words and wisdom and his own mistakes I would not have made it through my own trials of life.
Shawn looked up to you so much you are and always will be the best Papa. He loved waxing your vet with you and hearing your horrible jokes that I would hear later and say "you must have heard that from Papa"
You are loved by so many and will be missed forever. Please help me finish my life because I was not done learning from you yet. Dad I love you.
Joan & Walt Rittwage
October 9, 2008
May our memories be blessed this day with the thoughts of Gary who
no longer shares life with us, but has
helped to make it more beautiful with
his love. amen
Nancy Dexter
October 9, 2008
Kathy, Words can not express the loss Bruce and I feel losing Gary as our very close friend. We enjoyed going out with you more than you will ever know. We walked away from each dinner evening out with you with such happiness in our hearts and feeling the love that you and Gary shared. His smile, his quick wit and his compassion for others will be missed. Corvette and poker stories will never be the same! Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for the memories.
Jackie Cavar
October 9, 2008
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I worked with Gary at Harmac and I have nothing but respect for him. He was an amazing man who adored his wife and loved his family. He often gave me great advice. The words I remember him saying most often are "and how did that work for you?" Please accept my condolences.
Tanya Komorowski, Jeffary and Johnathan Graf
October 8, 2008
We are shocked by the loss of a father-in-law and grandfather. There are not enough words to express how our sorrow aches for Gary's smile and laugh. We are very sorry for the loss of such a great man, and we will miss him very much.
We love you all, blessed be.
Karen Bugajski
October 8, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. I worked with him at Harmac and remember all the stories of his kids and Kathy....he was so in love and proud of all of you. He was a shining example of what a Father and husband should be. I will never forget our talks of corvettes and country music. He will be missed by so many....my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Yvonne Pohlson
October 8, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about your sudden loss. Our hearts go out to you. Hang onto your good memories and try to take comfort in those memories. Yvonne, Delano and Alexander Pohlson
Kathy, Jack, Jen & Katie Kamann
October 8, 2008
Tania, we are so very, very sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim & Dede Soper
October 8, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May god bless all of you.
Glen/Brenda Busch
October 8, 2008
We are very sorry for your lost. Our hearts and prays are with you and your family.
Tina Leiker
October 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Gary's family and friends. Tina, Maddi and Nick Leiker
Marc & Nancy Weiner
October 8, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Patricia Holling
October 8, 2008
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family.
Please take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel watching over you and your loved ones.
Thinking of you
Pattie
Joseph Michael Merino
October 8, 2008
Gary and I attended Brockport High School together. He had a Mercury Cyclone GT at the time and I remember how proud he was of that car. I met Gary last year at a Corvette Show after not seeing him for at least 25 years. We had lunch together and reminiscing about the "good old days". He spoke with much affection of his wife and his family and he was very happy in that role. I am shocked of his death and the way in which it happened. God Bless...Joseph "Michael" Merino
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