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Gary Covey Obituary
Gary Covey, 60, beloved brother, uncle, cousin and good friend, was called home to his Lord on January 27th, 2016. Gary overcame physical illnesses his entire life with courage, grace, and an indomitable spirit. Gary worked for Aerospace Testing Laboratories for many years, retiring in 2015. He volunteered selflessly for many causes close to his heart, including Relay for Life, National Kidney Foundation Walk, Manchester Road Race, to name a few. Left to miss him forever are his family, sisters, Cheryl Jagielo (Steven), Joy Corey, Anita Berube (Raymond) and his brother George Covey (Katherine); several nieces and nephews, Steven Jagielo (Nicole), Courtney Gasparini (Mark), Jean Luc Berube, Noelle Berube, Jacob Corey, Sage Orr, Samuel Orr, Abigail and Alexander Jagielo, and Aiden and Olivia Gasparini. He loved and laughed at all their antics. Gary was, at his core, goodness personified. He loved his friends, of which there were many, he loved his Boston Red Sox and New York Giants. We will celebrate Gary's life on February 5th, 7:00 at the First Baptist Church of Manchester, 240 Hillstown Rd. All are welcome to celebrate with us. In lieu of flowers, please choose a charity of choice. The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester has care of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.
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Loreen Luce
January 24, 2024
Geez Gary I still think about you and wish you were still here with us! Your enthusiasm for sports & life in general was infectious... I still think I see you walking around town then I remember it can´t be you because you are somewhere else where there is Joy unspeakable and full of Glory - with Jesus you are in my heart til I take my last breath!
Love you always my special friend!
Denise Davis
February 4, 2016
Gary was a regular customer at Cvs and is extremely missed. He has brought joy and smiles to everyone of us. He is the true meaning of a genuine soul. Gary I will always think of you and pray that you are comfortable. Love you Denise
Barbara Grimaldi
February 2, 2016
To Gary's family. My sympathy goes out to you all in your time of grief. I am in Myrtle Beach S.C and cannot be there but I will be there I spirit. I watched him grow up from a boy into a gentle man.
Stacy Turk
February 2, 2016
Gary will miss you my friend and all the fun times we had singing. The Angels have another voice for their choir Rest in peace and rock the heavens
Judith Taylor
February 1, 2016
Godspeed to you Gary. You will be missed by your friends and neighbors at Mayfair.
Tim & Jeannie Martin
February 1, 2016
Not much for words at times like this. Both Jeannie & I offer our sincere condolences. Many memories with entire Covey family.
Tim & Jeannie Martin
February 1, 2016
Not much for words at sad times like this, nevertheless Jeannie & I offer our sincere condolences to all. May Gary rest in Peace...
February 1, 2016
Sending love and squeezes to all of you. Colleen xoxo
Loreen Luce
February 1, 2016
To my "other" family... So sorry for your loss but please be comforted in knowing he is at peace and no longer in pain. Will be praying for you as always ~ love you also, ALL of you!
To Gary:
I will miss running into you my friend all over the place, you were NEVER still.... I will miss your joy, your laugh, your stories, and YOU above all... Gone too soon BUT who are we to tell God to wait! You have the Victory in death and I will see you again. I will always love you my friend, it's been a pleasure running into you, knowing you for 50+ years and now I just have to look up and smile!
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