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Gary Scannavino Obituary
Stockton, CA
September 5, 1949 - April 29, 2006
Gary A. Scannavino lost his battle with cancer, Saturday, April 29, 2006 at home surrounded by family. Gary was born September 5, 1949 in Stockton, CA to Al and Madaline Scannavino. He attended St. Mary's High School graduating in 1967 and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree at the University of the Pacific. Gary owned and operated Cherokee Freight Lines since 1966. Gary farmed cherries and walnuts in San Joaquin and Kern Counties but his true passion in life was trucking. He started Cherokee Freight Lines when he was 16 years old and ran Al Scannavino Trucking upon his fathers death in 1972. Gary was an accomplished mechanic and wasn't afraid to get dirty. He never asked anyone to do a job he wouldn't do himself. He gave his best effort in everything he did, nothing was ever done poorly. Gary was a member of the California Trucking Association and the American Trucking Association where he served on numerous boards. He was an avid hunter, he especially loved duck hunting and dove hunting with his family and friends. He enjoyed rooting for the 49ers and Joe Montana through their glory years. He was a loving husband, devoted father and a loving "Nonno".
He is survived by his wife, Leanne (Bozzano) Scannavino, who he met in 1966 and married in 1972; his children, Angela (Adam) Karp, Albert (Monica) Scannavino; his grandchildren, Damon and Sophia Karp and Gary Scannavino; his mother, Madaline Scannavino; his sister, Carol Scannavino and her son, Matthew Gillette; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California Street, Stockton at 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m and Thursday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 5882 N. Ashley Lane Stockton, CA 95215. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. also at St. Michaels Church. Committal at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to St. Michaels Building Fund, 5882 N. Ashley Lane, Stockton, CA 95215 or to charity of choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Scannavino
Jo Buchanan
May 16, 2006
im so sorry for your loss. i may not have ever meet him but i know that he was a wonderful man because even though he didnt know me he still sent jack to my fair to buy my lamb and i am so thankful for that and for him.
Joseph & Sherry Rendon
May 15, 2006
Leanne and family, Our Prayers go out to you and your family.
Bob Schingler MD
May 14, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have wonderful memories of Gary and family. He will be missed by all.
Gary and Rose Sutterfield
May 13, 2006
Please except our deepest sympathy.for your lose. He was a great boss and friend.
fran bozzano
May 11, 2006
To a great friend, brother-in-law, and uncle, we will all miss you. Richard,Fran, Lisa, Tom, Laura, Thomas, Lino, Jeanne, Richie, and Anthony.
mike hagen
May 9, 2006
May the ghost of 221 be with you,Gary GOODNITE BOSS
Arnette (Shaljean) Grossweiler
May 5, 2006
Dear Leanne & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Donald & Christina Hicks & Lavaughn Mead
May 5, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wayne & Bonnie Frades and family
May 5, 2006
Dear Scannavino family our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. If you need anything please let us know.
Mike Hagen
May 5, 2006
My sincere condolances to the Scannavino family,Jack Riella,Richard Damilano.
Sam & Lolita Drullard
May 4, 2006
Lolita and I extend sincere condolences to the Scannavino family. It turns out that I saw Gary quite often. Usually driving one way or another down Cherokee Road. Recently, he was on our street and stopped. We talked for about ten minutes. Having conversations like this were always significant and pleasant. I just wanted to say that I both respected and liked Gary Scannavino.
Maura Leglu
May 4, 2006
Dear Leanne and family,
We are all saddened by the loss of Gary. We enjoyed seeing and spending time with you both in our office. Hopefully we brightened your lives despite the difficult circumstances that brought you there. We will remember Gary with fondness and love.
Maura and all the staff at Ben Schaffer Cancer Institute
Robert A. Rudolph
May 4, 2006
With our deepest sympathy to the Scannavino family,it was a pleasure to have known Gary and to have worked for him.Robert A.Rudolph and Family.
Janet Salvetti
May 4, 2006
LeAnne and family-
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time for both of our families.
Deb Cook
May 4, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Peggy Huffman
May 4, 2006
My sincere condolences to Gary's family and staff at Cherokee. I had the privilege of knowing Gary when I was employed at Spreckels Sugar in Manteca. He was respected and admired by everyone who worked with him. Few men have been held in as high esteem as Gary, and no one deserves it more. He will be missed by many.
Anthony Vignolo
May 4, 2006
Leanne and family: Gary was a truly good person and an exemplary role model. His honesty, sincerity, care for others, and work ethic are only a few of the admirable qualities that will forever be remembered. I only wish that I had more time to get to know him better. I will keep Gary and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim Wyman
May 4, 2006
With my deepest sympathy to all of the Family,both at home and at work.Gary will be remembered by all who ever knew him. He will be missed greatly.
Trish Lefors
May 4, 2006
Dear Leanne, Angela, Albert, family and all who are close to Gary. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I've worked with you a long time and I truly admired what a good person and businessman Gary was. His strength and true grit were something to be admired. I am praying that God give you strength through this most difficult time.
With love,
Nick Bettencourt
May 4, 2006
Scannavino's & Extended Cherokee Family. I would like to express my most heart-felt sympathy for your loss. I hold with me a very hi admiration for Gary. He will be missed by all of us and will always be in our hearts.
May 4, 2006
Dear Scannavino Family,
Your loss is also a loss to the industries Gary and his company touched.
Gary's integrity and friendships will be missed.
May you find comfort and strength through those relationships.
Your Friends at Corn Products International
Richard Bader
May 4, 2006
It's been an honor to know and work
with Gary and his extended family over the years.My condolences.
Patti (Lowell) Pina
May 4, 2006
With my deepest sympathy. May God give you comfort at this sad time.
Gary will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Paul Mazzaglia
May 4, 2006
I met Gary only once, for about two hours. He impressed me so that I've never forgotten the encounter. Strong, fair, a good man.
My thoughts are with you.
Richard Lokey
May 4, 2006
Please accept my sincere condolances. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
marijo kolze
May 4, 2006
To LeAnna and Family;
My mom ,sisters and I and all of our family at Waterloo would like to send our deepest sympathy. Gary was always so kind and always had such a wonderful nature about him. Kelli and I often talk about way back when we baby sat the kids and what wonderful people you both are. Just wanted you to all know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bette, Mari Jo, Kelli, Danny and all the family at Waterloo.
Leon Johnsrud
May 4, 2006
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Gary's family and friends.
Diane Bartosch & Family
May 3, 2006
Leanne (and Family),
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's gracious hand be upon you all during your time of grief. We are praying for you!
John & Debbie Walker
May 3, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Gary!
Sheri Greenfield-King
May 3, 2006
Dear Leanne and family - I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Gary was such an inspiration to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne Welch
May 3, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Keith Mead
May 3, 2006
I was so lucky to have Gary as my "chief" as I called him. He was an inspiration to all of us, and I will never forget him. I am truly lucky to have had him touch my life.
Jeff Moore, Sr. and the staff at Heck Cellars
May 3, 2006
We were so saddened upon learning the news of Gary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Scannavino family, personal as well as business, at this most difficult time.
WAYNE CASHORE
May 3, 2006
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT A GOOD FRIEND.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME.
WAYNE CASHORE X-TRUCKER
Rod Dutton
May 3, 2006
My sincere condolances to the Scannavino family, and his extended family at Cherokee Freight Lines.
Gary has always been a well respected businessman, and it has been my privilege to work with him over the past several years. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, but my heart goes out to you, his family at this difficult time. May God Bless you all.
Bob & Donna Glass
May 3, 2006
PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURNING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Bill & Debbie Vanderheiden
May 3, 2006
our sincere condolences to you and your family.our prayers are with you .
Anita Berdot-Goss
May 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Blanca Carrillo
May 3, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. He was loved and admired. He will remain alive in our hearts and memories.
Nancy (Harwell) France
May 3, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jerry Potter
May 3, 2006
To the Scandivino Family,
Our deepest simpathy for your loss. Gary was a great influence in my life, I have always been impressed by the way he treated people. He was honest, hardworking, and role model for all. His values and morals were of the highest standards, he will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and adorded him as a great friend.
Sincerely,
Jerry Potter and Family
Alice Prouty
May 3, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the Scannavino and extended Cherokee families.
From Jerry Harleston, Sandi Gomez and
Albert & Frank Vetter
May 3, 2006
Gary was one of a kind. We’ll miss his character, charisma, and honesty. Our lives will dull with his passing. We’ll miss “the boss” our condolences to all at the Cherokee Freight Family.
Donald Redfearn
May 3, 2006
We are so sorry for your lost . Our thoughts are with you.
Lonnie Hilton
May 3, 2006
The Scannavino Family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your
loved one. I, as all who knew Gary,
share Your Family's grief.
May God be with You now and always.
cindy myers
May 2, 2006
To the Scannavino family, with my deepest sympathy to you , at this time of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy Myers ( cookie)
Jim & Beryl Raviscioni
May 2, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Tony McCarver
May 2, 2006
Sincere condolences to Leanne and family and to Gary's extended family and close friends. He will be missed.
The Tony McCarver Family
California Trucking Association San Joaquin Unit
May 2, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Janet Vaccarezza-Bolognini
May 2, 2006
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Wayne&Bonnie Bartley
May 2, 2006
With our deepest sympathy to the
Family, Gary well be missed greatly.
Joanna Desaria (Strike)
May 2, 2006
My prayers are with your family at this time.
John Aguilar
May 2, 2006
Our condolences during your time of grief. Gary was a great competitor. He will be greatly missed in the California Trucking Industry.
Al Steele
May 2, 2006
Leanne and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers, may God hold you close and give you support at this time of need.
Pat Mitchell
May 2, 2006
Sincere Condolences to the Scannavino family. Gary will be greatly missed.
Your friends at California Natural Products
HOMER & JUDY HJELMSTAD & FAMILY
May 2, 2006
PRAYING OR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WHEN YOUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY.GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU NOW..
Mike Borelli
May 2, 2006
Dear Leanne and family--our sincere condolences for your loss. We know that Gary will be missed not only by his family, but by everyone that was fortunate enough to know him. Again, please accept our sympathy. Sincerely, Mike Borelli, Irene Borelli and all of us at Borelli Jewelers
Tex WAllace
May 2, 2006
Just a friend that I had coffee with at Karls truck stop.
Sweetener Products Co.
May 2, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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