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Gary Garcia Obituary
Nov. 17, 2011
Gary Lee Garcia (singer/song writer), 63, of Englewood, Fla. went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 17, 2011. Born in Akron, Ohio, he attended the University of Akron and worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as a graphic designer.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother Joe and Kathryn Garcia, brother Gene Garcia, and granddaughter Maria Nicole. Survived by wife of 33 years, Linda Eritano Garcia; children Susan Roush (Texas), Leigh Ostervich (Ohio), Joe (Kathy), Maria (David), Rick (Sabrina), and Nick (Lisa); grandchildren Neil (Sarah), Michael, John, Sam, Tony, James, Maddie, Becca, Jack and Trent; great-granddaughter Ella Nicole; nephew Danny Garcia; niece Tami Garcia; as well as numerous family members and loved ones.
Gary had many musical talents, including singer/song writer, guitar and bass player, and producer. He decided to follow his dream to be a part of the music industry and moved to Atlanta, Ga. in 1978. Garcia co-wrote the song/album "Pac-Mac Fever" with his partner and friend Jerry Buckner, earning them several gold records and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Indian Mound Park in Englewood.
Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus on the Glory Road.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Garcia
Forest Miller
November 16, 2020
Linda ... I have spoken of Gary, by name, to some of our Goodyear friends in just the past thirty days. He's still bring his friends smiles and laughter. His spirt lives on !! and we will see him again. With love. frosty
Michael Cirino
June 27, 2012
Dear Linda,
I heard of Gary's passings today. I will keep Gary, You, and Your family in my prayers.
Your Cousin,
Dominic Mante
June 27, 2012
Dear Linda and Family,
I just learned of Gary's passing today. I am so sorry for your loss.
November 29, 2011
We love and prayers, Rick & Sabrina
November 28, 2011
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Blanchard
Leigh Garcia~Ostervich
November 23, 2011
My heart will never be the same until I'm with you again. I miss and love you my Dad, Poppy and Boompa. May you rest in peace until we meet again. You are our Angel now. My thoughts, prayers and sorrow are with all of our family and friends.
Mike Grosse
November 22, 2011
Boomb i love you and am going to miss you dearly it will never be the same without you love Mikey
[W~M]
Jerry Buckner
November 22, 2011
Gary and I spent a lifetime together as best friends and partners. I cannot imagine life without him but I know he is in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and I am comforted knowing that I will see him again. Praise be to God
Neil Grosse
November 21, 2011
Gary was my Boompa. The one and only. Im greatful he went home, but I'll miss his stories, songs, and laughter. What a charater he was. I love you boomp.
Sammy Grosse
November 21, 2011
Boompa has a special place embedded in my heart and will never be lost or forgotten. He was an amazing man and taught many things to me. He will live on in our stories, thoughts, and prayers. He will always be loved and truely be missed.
Leslie Stauss
November 21, 2011
Words can't describe what an honor it was to have my brand new guitar played by a legend this summer... Some memories are priceless and he left a huge impact on everyone who met him. All family and Boomp are in my prayers.
gary henry
November 21, 2011
sorry for your loss years ago my buddies and i went to the castle a big barn in montrose area it was the best band out there "the outlaws" i bought a 45 record from your gary i think it was good lovin my name is gary and i'm 63 also and i still like music alot back then the castle was the neatiest and still talk to people about the barn and the outlaws
November 20, 2011
Linda
My last call to Gary was filled with laughter. Him and I once again recalled are "car-pool" from Hartville to Goodyear. The first day Gary was late, the second day we stopped and McDonalds for McMuffins and we were both late, the third day I forgot him and the fourth day we drove separate. I'm smiling right now through tears. I know this too about my life-long friend, he loved music, he dearly loved Linda and he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Linda you are in our Prayers. frosty miller
Rick Bevan
November 20, 2011
Requiem en Pace, My dear old friend.
Linda, it goes without saying. A large piece of me is gone, but NEVER EVER forgotten.
Rick
Frank Yacobucci Jr.
November 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family from our family. Shared lots of memories and history, like his father, mother and brother working at the Summit County Court House and The Castle dance club where he started The Outlaws.
lynne bublitz
November 19, 2011
Linda, i can't even begin to tell you how sorry i am, You know how i felt about him. he will be missed. lynne from sportsmans
November 19, 2011
Dear Linda,
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Don Pack & Betsy Friese
Kristen Vining
November 19, 2011
Linda, I am so sorry I just heard this morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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