Gary M. Brounce
AGE: 60 • Bear, DE
Gary M. Brounce, age 60, of Bear, DE, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He retired as a crane operator. Gary was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 542, Port Penn VFW, and Delaware City Recreational Club. He loved fishing and commercial crabbing. Gary enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, playing softball, and the outdoors. He was fond of spending time with family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his mother, Fay Brounce; daugter, Vanessa F. Brounce (boyfriend Jay); sons, G. Dustin Brounce (girlfriend Katie), and Patrick N. McComas; Gary's fianceé, Constance McComas; brother, Thomas R. Brounce (Carol); sisters: Connie Welsh (Jim), Barbara Cochran, Janice Sheets (boyfriend Bruce), Patty Wallace (Wayne), and Susie Wiedmann (Luke); grandchildren, Camden and Bentley; and a host of many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas M. Brounce.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702 followed by a celebration of Gary's life at 5:00 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary's memory to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713. For directions and to express an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com
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Still the best operater I've ever worked with
I don't think there will be another like you RIP
Hightower
Ronald Meadowcroft
Coworker
November 18, 2020
My condolences to the brounce family. He was such a great person and an awesome pop pop to my sons, his grandkids Camden and Bentley. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Ashlie Winder
December 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Brounce family the worlds a darker place without him in it
Ron Meadowcroft
November 27, 2013
Tina
November 26, 2013
Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.
Tina Belcher
November 26, 2013
our condolences 2 the brounce family especially 2 vanessa.. thinking of u n sympathy & friendship !!
ralph & paula smith
November 26, 2013
Vanessa, Dustin and Family,
May you find Peace and Memories to cherish forever. Gary was fun to be around. He will be missed.
Karen & Tom Lynch
November 26, 2013
Our deepest Sympathy to Connie McComas on the passing of Gary.
Bill & Jean Davis
November 26, 2013
My deepest condolences go to your family Gary. I always enjoyed your visits at the VFW. Rest easy...
Colleen
November 26, 2013
Rest well Gary. Your name brought back memories of our days at Gunning Bedford H.S. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Donna Cavender
November 26, 2013
Gary.. we had some crazy good times together.. you will always be in my memories... RIP...
Tom Nowland
November 26, 2013
Uncle Gary- glad you are resting well and hopefully partying it up with Chris, Uncle Bobby, Greg, Poppop, Aunt Kathy and whoever else met you with open arms. You'll sure be missed- watch over us, please! ??
Tracie von Arx
November 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy to "All the Bounce Families" for your loss. No word can express the sadness but hope you find comfort in the good memories and the love and support of your wonderful family and friends. Gary was one of a kind and lived life to the fullest, may he rest in peace.
With love,
Cyndy Hahn-Winnington
November 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Gary was a great person,and I'm sure will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this. time
Dan Salter
November 25, 2013
My sincere deepest sympathies to all of the Brounce familes. Some of my best times in younger years was spending time with this family and having lots of fun interacting with all of the children. They and the parents were always welcoming to us. I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Peace and comfort to you all.
Polly Brown
November 25, 2013
Sincere Sympathy to the Brounce family and Connie. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeannette Cirigliano
November 25, 2013
Janice, I'm so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you and your family in ages but I do remember Gary as a happy, fun loving guy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nachela Thompson Davidson
November 25, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Fay and family. Sincerely, Jim and Jane Cassidy
November 25, 2013
Sincere Sympathy to the Brounce family and Connie. Gary is the only person I knew who always had a laugh in his voice and a smile on his face. I did go to visit in the hospital....but was too late. Rest in Peace Gary.
Love,
Taffy McMichael
November 25, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
November 25, 2013
Connie and Patrick,
My heart and soul are with you during this difficult time! Sending many prayers your way! I wish I could be there for you!
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dyan David
November 25, 2013
Rest in Peace Gary
Laurie Castellani
November 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with vanessa ,dustin and the brounce family. May Gary r.i.p
Frances Mcvey
November 24, 2013
R.I.P. Daddy! We miss you and love you so much! I know you would appreciate, as do we, all of the love and support that our family and friends have given to us through our time of sorrow. We know you are now with our mom, grandparents, family and all the friends that have went to be with the Lord. We also know that you will forever watch over all of us until we meet again. I love you daddy!!
November 24, 2013
Aunt Fay and family, We are sending our deepest heartfelt sympathy and praying that God will provide you with the confront in knowing that Gary has been safety guided home and spending his time with Uncle Tom until we will all meet again and enjoy crabs with him at our greatest family reunion ever in heaven. Love always, Billy, Gale, Sky, Cody and Gram Betty
Gale Brounce
November 24, 2013
Connie and Patrick ~
My deepest sympathies to you and Gary's family. You will be in my prayers.
Vikki Edwards and family
Vikki Edwards
November 24, 2013
For 50 years I knew Gary, he was my friend. I ran with him, hunted with him, shared a lot of good times with him, and, can you believe it, even had a drink or two with him. I had no complaints with Gary. Life send friends in different directions at times. We would not see each other for long periods but we could pick up like it was only yesterday. Didn't matter. I always knew Gary was there. Now I struggle with him being gone, he did not deserve this. Gary was one of the really good guys, in any way you look at it. His friends know this, his family knows this. RIP Gary, I will always remember you.
J. Noel Wagner
Hockessin, DE
November 24, 2013
RIP Uncle Gary. The Brounce family will never be the same without your wild sense of humor. We will miss you terribly. We know you will be watching over your kids and them two beautiful grandchildren. We miss you and will always keep you in our hearts. Love you....Andy & Kristi
Andy Sheets
November 23, 2013
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