GARY-MORGAN-Obituary

GARY EDWARD MORGAN

Toronto, Ontario

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GARY EDWARD MORGAN January 15, 1939 January 31, 2024 A longtime contributor to the jazz music scene in Toronto and New York, Gary died in New York on January 31, 2024, after a short illness. He is survived by son, Evan (Julia); and sisters, Linda Tyrrell and Kathleen Morgan. A celebration of life...

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Dear Gary, This is not goodbye, for your memory will live with us always, and your music will be alive for those musicians coming after you, for the enjoyment of listeners and for students who will learn from your work. For all your adult years, from teen-age onward, you had a dream-to have a big band of your own. It was a passion which you pursued with determination and enthusiasm. There were struggles along the way, but you overcame them to reach success. You were still hoping to...

I was saddened to learn of Gary´s passing. I think he expected to live to 100. He certainly had more music in him. Gary was brilliant and one of a kind. Even though thoroughly focused on his music, he had many wide ranging interests from sports (a diehard Yankees fan!) to art to a good cabernet, all of which I was most fortunate to share with him. He introduced me to the Cloisters in New York and I in turn introduced him to opera. I have fond memories of the hours we spent in museums, the...

Gary was a kind man who always showed a genuine interest in our family. I am thankful that his friends and family are sharing their wonderful memories of him on this guest book so I can in turn learn even more of his amazing character- to include to his immense love for music and his son. Gary, you have my word to raise up Evan (and Julia) with support from our family to them when the waves of grief creep up on them. We will continue the foundation of love you have built for your family...

Gary was my father, role model and best friend. I have countless memories to share like being in Central Park playing soccer with people from around the world or checking out music and art on a Saturday evening in NYC, he showed me how to just have fun and to follow what makes you happy. That same direction continued on until he left this earth and is something I will cherish forever. His impact on my life is something I will hold dear. His kind gestures of loving and support kept me...