Gary BRIDGES

1952 - 2017

BRIDGES, Gary M. Age 64 of West Chester, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, July 10th, 2017 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Time is 2:00-4:00 with Memorial Service at 4:00. Pastor Tom Moll officiating. Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan August 24th, 1952 to Clifford A. and Nellie McCartt Bridges. He was an entrepreneur starting a lawn care business at an early age and later, another business, Tool House, Inc. in Deerpark/Sharonville, Ohio. He retired in 2015 after 33 years in the tool business making many good friends along the way. Gary enjoyed listening to audio books while traveling, yard sales, "growing" his farm on Farmville, and spending time playing cards with family. His dear sister-in-law, Nancy, reminded us that he was known as the "fun" Uncle. Gary married Mary Jo Schmeuszer in 1971 and she preceded him in death in 1999. From this union was born one son whom they adored. On June 18th, 2011, he married Rebecca Gronas and they enjoyed six wonderful years together. Besides his wife, he leaves behind his son Josh, of whom he was so proud of and Josh's fianc? Lauren Pfister, his loving mother, Nellie Bridges, his "Big Sissy" Diana, having a bond only siblings can ever know, many nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends. He certainly left us with a friendship that was the purest of heart. Gary was strong of faith and we're comforted knowing he has joined his father, Milford, and his brother Ronnie. We were all lucky to have him in our lives and now they are blessed to have him back in theirs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to St. Judes or a charity of your choice.