Gary VAN HOVEN

So SO Sorry - I met and Knew Gary for Many Years , First as an Electrician working around the Bagel Shops , Grew into a Very Special FriendShip , Spending Time with the Family , Sailing on His Boat , even DogSitting Their Great Dane ( SunShine ) - He Was the GRRRRR8EST Always Friendly , Generous , Kind an X Emplory Man of His Generation . Just now thought 2 look online 2 Katch - Up - My Bad , I should have Much Sooner - ...

I always thought of you as a mentor and a second father. I will never forget the memories of my teenage years when my first job was working for The New York Bagel Center (Bagel Shoppe). Thank You .... And God Bless....

Joan, Jonathan, & Raymond.
I have such cool memories with Gary. He was such a good person to learn from. I will never forget spending the Summers with you guys. I will cherish these memories forever. From Bagels to Sailboats , Running & Wheatgrass, visits in NYC, and lots of Crab dinners. Gary will be missed. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Love Always
Jessica Morton

Dear Joan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss but am very grateful that I was able to meet and get to know Gary over the past several years at different family functions and when you came to the cape. I really enjoyed talking to him. He was such a nice man.
Love,
Kerri Pearlman

I have many fond memories of Gary running up and knocking on our kitchen window for a drink of water on his long traning runs. I know my fathr pushed him which he loved and hated at the same time. Joan, Ray and Jonathan I am so sorry for your loss! In my heart I have wonderful loving memories of him. Gary was always a beaming smile and so so good to me and my entire family he will be missed.
Nadene Wright

To Gary who loved sailing-May the four winds blow you safely Home buddy. A fine man who made a lasting impression on all. It's an honor to be his friend. Love&strength to Joan & family.

Joan and I are so sad to hear of Garys passing. The last time we were together was for uncle Leo's birthday get together at the Cape and his smile never left his face seeing family and friends.
Sincerely
Chuck and Joan Furnari

So sorry to hear the sad news about Gary.
I have fond memories of him calling me Cuz.
Deepest condolences to Joan and family.
Sincerely,
Cousins Alan and Ruth Goldberg