Name: Visitation for Dr. Gary J. Pascuzzo
Start: 2018-05-11T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-05-11T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Cavanagh Patterson Family Funeral Home

1949 – 2018 Dr. Gary J. Pascuzzo, 68, of Media (formerly Memphis; Newark, DE; Fort Collins, CO; and New York) passed away Friday April 27, 2018 at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood. He was born to the late Joseph & Charlotte (Appello) Pascuzzo and raised in Glendale, Queens, NY, where he attended Christ the King High School. Gary’s father died when Gary was 16, so to support the family, Gary worked as a Manhattan cab driver, a waiter, and an editor of the “Physics Review”. He earned a physics degree at SUNY Stony Brook, and a PhD in Physiology and Biophysics at Colorado State University. He subsequently worked as a civilian scientist for the U.S. Army and then as a university teacher at the University of Delaware (where he met his wife Melinda), University of Memphis, and, since 2003, West Chester University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Gary loved family, sports, and sudoku. Survivors include his loving and beloved wife, Dr. Melinda Parsons; siblings Jill Pascuzzo Krische (wife of Tim Krische) and Guy Pascuzzo (husband of Janet Vickers Pascuzzo); Jill’s children Candice and Brent Krische; Guy’s children James and Jacob Horvat, Joseph Pascuzzo and Kelsie Pascuzzo; and Guy’s grandchildren Hailey, Cole, Austin, and Addison Horvat. Gary also loved his in-laws Scott and Vance Parsons and nieces and nephew Nicki Parsons Gordon, Ashley Burnell Krische, and Marina and Alex Parsons. Family and friends are invited to a Visitation for Gary on Friday May 11th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Cavanagh-Patterson Family Funeral Home, 43 E. Baltimore Ave., Media, PA 19063. A Service of Remembrance will follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment in Media Cemetery, Media. Online condolences at www.cavanaghfuneralhome.com In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to “West Chester University Foundation—Physics”, to establish a Dr. Gary J. Pascuzzo Student Scholarship. Checks to WCU Foundation--Physics, 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA, 19383.

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Published by The Daily Times from May 4 to May 6, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries

Cara Carlson-Roberts

April 26, 2019

Dear Melinda, I hope this last year has been good to you, especially today, when the calendar reminds of the ups and downs we must experience if we are to try and take hold of all that has past. I think about you quite often and hope you are not feeling the immediate pain on losing Gary. As for myself, I have found a deep love again with my dog and my garden. It's a wonderful way to live out my twilight years and I wish the same sense of peace and love that makes life a good place to be. Take heart my dear friend and know I love you.

John Meza

March 27, 2019

Melinda, I just found this via a search for your name, so sorry, my condolences. I was your student at MSU 83 - 86. I remember you and Gary took me to Perkins once after I helped you with some plans for your house. I can still recall sitting in your backseat talking with you and Gary and dining with you and Gary. Although I didn't know Gary well, when you are starving art student, you will always remember who fed you.

George Bergmann

February 28, 2019

Melinda ... we never met but I have many fond memories of good times with Gary having gone to grade school, scout camp and high school together. Whether it was hiking, canoe trips, James Bond movies, pizza at Joes or a road trip to Woodstock (a week too late) Gary was always a great guy to share an adventure. After college we lost contact but our mothers would meet at church occassionally and I'd have a new Gary story to listen to . . . the best one I can remember is Mrs Pascuzzo being disheartened that Gary used money she sent to him in Colorado to buy lab rats . . . I came across his obituary when one of our classmates at Sacred Heart posted our graduation program and I went on an internet search to see where people are . . . I share your loss

Cara Carlson-Roberts

February 6, 2019

Dear sweet Melinda, I'm late in learning that Gary, your soulmate, a man you always had nothing but wonderful things to say about, has shed this mortal coil. Though I did not know Gary, I feel like you are a truly kind and beautiful person which tells me that you wouldn't share your life with someone unless he gave as much love to you, as you do for him.

Melinda Parsons

May 28, 2018

OMG, I didn't think there were any condolences--I kept looking at the empty space at the bottom of the obit and thinking how sad no one had anything to say. So I decided to say how desperately I miss him, and also how horrible I feel for what *he* went through. I clicked to start, and lo and behold, here are some wonderful comments. Thank you all for everything. Love from Melinda

Barb & Tony Selletti

May 7, 2018

It's funny how I can't get Gary's smiling face and laugh out of my mind, Mel. I think I will always remember him that way. Tony & I are still in shock from his sudden passing and our hearts and prayers go out to you and Gary's many family members and friends. Peace be with you, Dear Heart.

Mari Trevelyan

May 7, 2018

Melinda, please know that Wayne and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending much love to you, and hope that your memories of your dear loved one will comfort you in the days to come.

Jill Poyourow

May 6, 2018

Melinda, I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. All of my love and support goes out to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

Malcolm & Kaxia Gardner

May 6, 2018

It is always hard to find the words, when someone, who is both loved and was loving departs. The void Gary leaves behind can never be filled. But we have our memories of him to sustain us during the difficult days ahead. There can be no doubt Melinda, that Gary loved you, and you he. That bond will never be broken and you are bound together forever. A massive loss, but never a love lost. You and Gary are in our thoughts, Melinda.

Martha Strawn

May 5, 2018

Melinda, my heart goes out to you and your family. I love the picture on the internet and though I have never met Gary his countenance is so gentle and loving that you were surely blessed to share life with him. I think of you often and send love and support at this time of loss.

Tony Nicastro

May 4, 2018

No soul kinder and more gentle than Gary has walked among us. Ever the caring professor, his students loved and admired him. He was the best educator in our Department, and he will be missed by his students and his colleagues. Personally, I valued his wisdom and his positive spirit, qualities that had pulled me through some difficult times. Melinda, you remain in my thoughts and prayers.

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