BALDWIN -- Kevin Michael Gallentine, 61, of Baldwin, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1957.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Stanley Gallentine; older brother, Kim Gallentine; and niece, Melissa Gallentine.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 23 years, Diane; his mother, Joann Gallentine; sisters, Debra (Darrell) Curtice, Janice (Dale) Grein, Amy VanDyken and Shelley (Edward) Burson; brothers, Kerry (Sandy) Gallentine, Kelly (Renae) Gallentine and Kirby (Mindy) Gallentine; children, Michelle Geldersma (Ariz.), Jeremy and Justin Gallentine and Jennifer Fujimori; six grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many friends and other relatives, too many to list.
Kevin was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. He had a love of music, especially playing guitar with his friends. He was a member of the Lake County Sheriff's Office Reserve/Posse unit. He was an active member of Yates Fire Department for approximately 10 years. He was an active member of the Son's of AMVETS Post No. 1988 until his time of death.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m on Aug. 5 at the Duane E. Dewey AMVETS Post in Baldwin.
Arrangements were entrusted to Verdun Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Baldwin.
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Uncle Kevin, I love you and miss you so much. I know you are no longer suffering and are spending time with grandpa and uncle Kim doing fun stuff. ❤
Darcee Gallentine
August 3, 2018
BROTHER
You gave us all a last Farewell,
We all got to say good-bye.
You were taken from us way to soon,
And only God knows why.
A million times we will miss you.
A million times we will cry.
If Love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place,
That no one else will fill.
It broke our hearts to loose you,
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
We will meet again someday
I know in a better place
I thank God he made You our Brother
While you were here on earth.
R.I.P. Kevin. I Love you
AMY VAN DYKEN
July 29, 2018
You were a good friend for years, seems we lost that in the chaos of life after a while . Glad we had good times in our younger days. Play that guitar in heaven. Rest in peace friend. Tell my mom, dad and Harold I say hello Will miss your unique smile Shelly
Meshelle
July 29, 2018
We are going to miss you brother.. I know you are in a better place with Dad and brother... I am so blessed I got to spend the time I did with you.. I love you all to the moon and back.. Give dad and Kim a hug for me.. See you on the flip side one day..
janice grein
July 26, 2018
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