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July 28, 2024
Gary & Richie were great natural athletes. We 3 kids moved in next door on Green St in 1964. 1st, 2nd, & 4th grades. Super fast runners. Great throwing arms. Throwing stones at turtles & frogs in neighborhood ponds. Mr Schloop worked at a Suzuki dealer & drove a Wonderbread truck. He had the first snowmobile we ever saw. Took us kids for rides. He organized great wiffleball games in their backyard after dinner all summer long. Snowball fights & forts in the heavy snow winters. Our first winter Gary & Richie showed us their “packs”, calf-high boots required to walk in the deep snow. Walking to Knickerbocker school all year round except the first time in rained, Mrs. Schloop had all the kids pile into their stationwagon, wearing yellow raincoats. Catching lightning bugs. Climbing trees. Playing baseball & army. Riding bikes to Puffs soft ice cream. Watching Yankee games. Gary & Richie made the Post Office little league team champs. Great hitters. Collecting baseball cards. Great childhood memories that have lasted a lifetime thanks to the Schloops next door. We moved away in 1968 due our father changing jobs. Signed Don, Bill, & Patty Smith.
April 24, 2016
We now live in NC...but always remembering the guys and gals at Time Warner....Especially Schlooper....He did an installation at a friends home in Adams Center last year or maybe it was two years ago and he asked about Bob Sayers....And said to say hello and wished him well....He was a great person and Bob really enjoyed working with him....We were so sad to hear this news...He will be missed and peace be with him and all...Always, Bob and Sheri Sayers
Mike Weldon
April 16, 2016
I have been gone from Watertown for 40+ years, but Gary is one of the old friends that I always remembered. A great athlete, making the guys around him better. I'll never forget running a pattern in football practice, coming out of the break, and seeing his perfectly thrown left-handed spiral about 10' away, delivered to the ideal spot; I can see it spinning (backwards...)easy to catch. Touchdown.
Good man, he'll be missed, wish I would have kept up.
Condolences to his family.
Mary and Nick O'Brien
April 15, 2016
Katrina, your dad was an amazing man. You always spoke so highly of him. Just like me, you are a daddy's girl and always will be. I can't imagine the turmoil that is going on inside you. Please remember, he isn't gone forever. He is beside you in everything you do. He is that breeze you feel in the summer, he is that thunderstorm on a hot day. He was so proud of all his kids and grand-kids and now he lives in on in all of you! Love you lady!
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Mandie Perez
April 13, 2016
My Uncle Gary was a great man and I will always remember the fun times when we lived close by and saw each other often. I always admired the way he made time for my cousins with hockey and swim and pretty much anything they needed him for. My heart goes out to Aunt Robin, jason, Katrina and Robbie and all of us who lost an amazing guy so unexpectedly.
Michael Tooley
April 13, 2016
Tom and Christine,
Sad to hear about your loss. We have been thinking of you since we read the news of Gary's passing. We pray you will find peace in the days ahead.
Mike and Sue Tooley & family
Susan McLear
April 13, 2016
Tom, Christine and family... Sorry to hear about your brothers'passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Take care and God Bless. Warren & Susan McLear and family
Nancy and Tom Craven-Vedder
April 13, 2016
Robin, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish that there was something to say that could ease the pain. Thinking of you buddy. Love you
Bill & Linda Smith
April 13, 2016
Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. A short life but a full filled one. May his laugh and many happy memories help through the coming days.
Mike Coppola
April 13, 2016
Dear Katrina and family, your in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I've heard Katrina speak so highly of him as a dad and grandad, may God's peace be your famoly
Trinity Hancock
April 13, 2016
I'm so sorry for ur loss. GARY was an amazing man. I feel so blessed to have known him. I wish so badly I could be there with yall.
All my love and lots of hugs
jim and cheryl gebo
April 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss Robin. Blessings to the family
Gary & Fran Fee
April 12, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robin Thorne
April 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss Robin and Family. Life is not easy especially when you lose a love one unexpectedly.
Debbie Baldwin
April 12, 2016
My condolences for your loss. Gary was a great person to know. Growing up I mostly remember how much fun it was to be around the Schloop boys when our families got together. Gary had a great sense of humor. It was so good to see him at Christmas time with Robin, Aunt Shirley, Tom and Chris. I truly wish I could be there for the calling hours and funeral, but you are all in my prayers.
Lisa Whalen
April 12, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Gary Schloop for 25 years. He was a kind man, an intelligent man, a family man. he loved his children and grandchildren so much. How will the days be the same. Schloopy, May you rest in peace .. We will all miss you!
Dick & Sylvia Gebo
April 12, 2016
Our condolences to the Schloop family. Gary will always be in our thoughts along with your whole family. Love you Robin Schloop.
April 12, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He & I played softball together for many years and had many good memories. He will be sorely missed.
In sympathy,
John & Joan Oddi
eileen rodriguez
April 12, 2016
Sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a love one. God be with your family always.
Tina/Josephine Foti
April 12, 2016
Robin and family: My mom and I were saddened to read of Gary's passing. He seemed like quite a man. Please accept our expression of sympathy. We pray that in the difficult days ahead you will find peace, strength and hope.
Bob Belcher
April 12, 2016
Remember Gary well and his Dad too. Believed they lived on Green Street. Played hockey with both of them. Always had a smile, always soft spoken with words of encouragement.
He was a heck of a ball players as well from Midget League to Legion over the years.
So sorry for the families loss. Watertown has lost a great American.
Rick Boshart
April 12, 2016
Condolences to the Schloop family. Gary was a kind and caring person. Growing up he was the silent humble type who was always there to provide guidance to the younger people. I will always remember him from high school. Just an all around great guy. Praying for the entire Schloop family.
Mark Robbins
April 11, 2016
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We were teammates for 3 yrs on our Pop Warner football team. He was a great kid. I have many great memories. My prayers are with you.
Melanie Gorczyca
April 11, 2016
Robin we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Melanie Gorczyca and Ron Bishop
Sue Reff - Shean
April 11, 2016
Robin and kids...
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Sending you all thoughts and prayers and a hug or two. So sorry
The Wrights
April 11, 2016
We are so sorry for the loss of Gary. He is a good man and will be missed greatly.
Steve and Geana Converse
April 11, 2016
Very sorry for the of Gary he was a very nice person as the whole family is..my thoughts and prayers are with you all and may god you..love and hugs sent to you all and may god bless
Jose' Pena
April 11, 2016
I worked with Gary for over 13 yrs. He was like a father to me. He would never hesitate to help someone in need. It will never be the same without him. I will truly miss him. Sending love and prayers to all his family.
from: Pena family
CJ Young
April 11, 2016
Gary was a one of a kind. He taught me so much in the years I worked with him. He was always there to lend a hand or be there to listen and give his advice. I will miss all those conversations we had together about work, family, and life in general. He will be missed and it will never be the same without him. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. You were not just my co worker but I considered you a friend. Rest in peace Schloopy.
Howard Schnettler Jr.
April 11, 2016
RIP Gary, Always enjoyed talking to you while reading meters in the area..
The Howards
April 11, 2016
We are so sorry about the loss of Gary .Sending our deepest sympathy.
Sam Prevost
April 11, 2016
A great man who cared much about his family. My sympathies go out to the Schloop family. He will be missed.
Wendy Gardner
April 11, 2016
Such sad news...sending love and hugs to you all.
Katrina Wilcox
April 11, 2016
I'm so sorry Robin and family! I wish I was there to help you thru this terrible tragedy of your husband. Hugs for all of you!
Rose Mary (Howard) Scudera
April 11, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. Our deepest sympathies to all. Carmen and Rose Mary Scudera.
Lisa Gallo
April 11, 2016
Robin and family-so sorry for your loss....Gary was a great person and he will be greatly missed....Prayers are with yous. If u need anything let me know....Love ya so.
April 10, 2016
Robin and Family - Bill and I are shocked and deeply saddened at the news of Gary's passing. It was an honor to have know him. He was a truly kind and loving man who will be missed by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathies to you Robin. Love Dawn and Bill D.
Priscilla Fitzpatrick
April 10, 2016
Dear Robin,Jason, Katrina and Robbie, our hearts go out to you as you struggle with your loss.
Steven & Priscilla
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