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Gary Calvert Obituary
Gary Ray Calvert, aged 87, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on March 6, 1937, he was a cherished member of his community and a well-known radio personality for WHIO. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite Laughlin and Ceward Calvert; his beloved wife, Patricia (Sheehan) Calvert; and his brothers, Ron and John Calvert. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and laughter, survived by his children, James Calvert and Jennifer (Calvert) Kavouras. His memory will also be cherished by his numerous stepchildren: Anne Bowen, Beth Howard, Colleen (Curley) Warner, Jean D'Amico, John Curley, Karen House, Kevin Curley, Pat Curley, Paul Curley, and Tom Curley. Gary was known for his sense of humor, his love of travel, always being the first to have the latest gadget, and his enjoyment of sports, especially baseball. Spontaneous cross-country road trips were a trademark of his, and he could talk about the Pirates and Reds for hours. His voice, the one so many enjoyed on the radio, and the one his family and friends laughed along with while he was holding court at a family gathering or local restaurant, will be missed. A private memorial service will be held on August 29 at Newcomer Funeral Home in Kettering, Ohio, followed by interment at Cavalry Cemetery.
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Phil Ciccone
January 5, 2025
Love that you guys put his WKBN photo for the obituary. That one is my favorite.
Phil Ciccone
January 5, 2025
James, Jennifer, Anne, Beth, Colleen, Jean, John, Karen, Kevin, Pat, Paul, and Tom. First you have my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your dad will be very special dedicated to my upcoming book project about broadcasting history around the Youngstown-East Liverpool-Dayton area. I'm sure you have lots of stories of his radio days. He will be deeply missed. -Phil Ciccone
Patricia Licher
August 27, 2024
Well I remember his succinct voice on WHIO radio even as a young mom. When I'd think of him I'd always remember a phrase ..
"Olivia Newton cute'. Even now at 84 I recalled that! Yes, "the good that men do lives after them". My deepest condolences in your loss.
Jennifer (Calvert) Kavouras
August 26, 2024
My dear, sweet, wonderful Father,
Dad, I've spent years just dreading the day you would shed your mortal coil, but here we are. You are and always were the best example of standing up and doing what's right that a man could ever set. Life handed you a rough deal, but you met the challenge and raised us. Thank you for a lifetime of beautiful memories. Thank you for for all the Holiday Inns and roadside amusements and Disney World trips. Thank you for always being "the cool Dad." Thank you for wowing the girls at my slumber party with "The Sound of Music" on VTR loooong before anyone had that kind of technology at their fingertips. Thank you for introducing me to The Beatles. Thank you for letting me tag along to all those remote gigs at Chris Harris so that I could spend the whole day at the record store next door. Thank you for showing me what "class" means. Thank you for walking me down the aisle. Thank you for always being there for your beloved, Pat, who was taken from you and her family too soon. Watching you love her taught me how to love more deeply.
You will forever be my hero. You are missed, but your light will shine forever. Memory Eternal!!
Your devoted and loving daughter, Jennifer
Michael & Beth Howard
August 26, 2024
Gary had the One kindest soul and caring spirit. We will cherish the special moments and memories.
James Calvert
August 25, 2024
Your presence is already missed. But knowing you were finally at peace eases my mind. You will be loved and cherished as long as I am alive. I miss you, dad
Beth
August 25, 2024
We will miss your kind soul. You were forever sweet and caring We will miss you bunches, but know you are at peace and with Mom
GREGORY JONES
August 25, 2024
A wonderful man. Great talent. True professional. It was my honor to work along side him.
Godspeed.
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