Gary DeCoster

Gary….. My thoughts drift to the past trying to think of ways that could have prevented him from physically leaving us. As my sister Sherry said when our dad passed away 10 years ago, "I wasn't done with him yet." Gary shared many family and friend stories, always with that engaging smile. Over the holidays in Florida I was thrilled to finally meet his daughter Kristin and her family. Gary was so excited to share his family with ours and to share with his family his discovery of the Sunshine...

In the short time I've had the pleasure to spend with Gary the memories will last a lifetime. His genuine sincerity and warm kind heart will never be forgotten. Thanks for the lemon cookies, the corn bake, the cool man bag and turning me on to Sailor Jerry's Rum and a great evening ringing in the New Year on the beach.
I will miss Gary very much but I could never be any more fortunate than I was to have known him.
I'll remember him always.

I have known and admired Gary all of my life. We grew up as neighbors in Stoughton, Massachusetts and over the many years have visited each other often. Gary was my "mentor" and he is the one who encouraged me to buy my first computer. Gary made many trips to our house, bringing along computer programs for my computer. Gary is the only friend I have from my childhood and both he and his brother, Glen were in our wedding party over 50 years ago. Lil and I will miss him greatly.
I will...

Caring, loving, laughter, family are only a few of the words that describe the sweetest man I've ever known. All the pain & suffering he endured he never complained. I'll always cherish the memories we made together; music in the parks, Florida beaches, sunsets anywhere!, sailing, cooking and exploring our prospective home towns. I'll wonder and dream about our plans we had yet to begin, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He is missed with a heavy heart and great...