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Gary Golway Obituary
PORT RICHEY, FL - Gary M. Golway, 63, of Port Richey, FL, passed away at home November 23, 2007 with his family at his side. Gary fought a courageous battle with leukemia.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Louis Golway. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Frances Golway; his son, Jamie Walsh; his daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and Chuck Fesler; and his grandchildren, Cameron and Cali Fesler, all of Port Richey, FL. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Colleen and Alan Solomon and Susan and John Shea; mother-in-law, Frances Noto; aunt, Ann Jordan; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary was a longtime Ithaca resident and a graduate of Ithaca High School, Class of 1962. He served in the United States Navy and was a member and former business agent of Laborers Local 589.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 7, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Leo Reinhardt officiating. Interment will be private at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Bangs Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Golway
Sharon Leonardo - Johnson
December 13, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about Gary. He will be remembered in our prayers. He was a dear friend years ago. Bless you all at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Sharon and Jim Johnson
Renee Cism
December 10, 2007
I love you all and you're always in my thoughts
-Renee
Brian Morgan
December 6, 2007
Fran - I am so sorry for your loss. Gary will be missed greatly. His expertly crafted sense of humor always brightened the warehouse/office. It's very sad to think there will be no more dentist appts. to bring him back to us.
Barbara Hudle
December 6, 2007
Fran, Were are shocked to here that Gary was sick had no idea. Just lost tract of you guys over the years sense we left Fl. and moved back the Ithaca but thought of you both often . Barb and Ollie Huddle
Butch Wyllie & Julie
December 6, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great guy and will be remembered fondly by me. My condolences to you Fran and your family.
BEVERLY @ANDY KRAFT
December 6, 2007
we are so sorry to hear about garys passing our thoughts and prayers are with you fran and family bev and andy kraft from ithaca n.y
Edmond M. Ritchie
December 5, 2007
I am so sorry,i think of Gary and our good times at the office so often, always telling someone about something Gary said or did. Gary was a great friend. I really feel bad Fran, i didn't even know he was sick.
George Broadwell
December 5, 2007
Fran,It has been too many years since seeing or hearing abot the Golway family. My condolences to to you and your family.I am saddened that the Princess of the Office is without her Orince.
Diane Smith
December 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Fran and the Golway family. I lost touch with Fran after our days at Cornell. You have my deepest sympathy.
Garry and Gay Huddle
December 5, 2007
We are very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We remember Gary and his family with fondness ~ such nice people, always friendly and happy. You are all in our thoughts at this terribly sad time.
Sincerely,
Bob "Woody" Wood
December 5, 2007
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We grew up on West Hill and went thru school together.He was a good friend and will be missed.
Ken Foote
December 3, 2007
Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I had a lot of good times with Gary " Humphrey " back in the 60's. I was his country friend " Leonard "
Rick Gravelding
December 3, 2007
My condolences to the Golway family. Gary was a great Guy. He always made you laugh and feel good about yourself during those high school years,he had a great sense of humor,I have thought of him often in the passing parade of time.I will miss him.From an old fellow West Hiller.
Kasey Huddle
December 2, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My thoughts go out to Marcie Golway and her family.
Bettysue Mckaig
December 1, 2007
So sorry to hear about Gary. I lived next door to Golway's in our growing up years. Loved the whole family. Gary and Fran visited Mother and I in 1995 in Florida. It was so nice to see them. Would love to hear from Coleen and Susan. Bettysue Mckaig.546 Eastwood Lane, Leesburg. Fl, 34748
Marilyn Cook
December 1, 2007
All our prayers are with Fran and her family at this time.
Marilyn and Charles Cook
Joseph and Anthony Bettucci
December 1, 2007
Please accept our sincere sympathys and regrets.One never gets over this great loss,but with time fond memories will replace your grief. Love Joe and Tony.
Carol Welch Chevalier
December 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy for Fran and family. I cannot say how saddened I was to read of Gary's passing. The Golway's were dear friends for many years and tho we lost close contact he, and the family, are very fondly remembered.
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