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You are so missed Tom. You made a mark on many lives. Rest peacefully.
Donna D'Alesio
March 01, 2020 | West Nyack, NY | Family
Houston, Texas
Thomas Paul Gary was born on September 1, 1945 in New York, New York and passed away at age 71 on March 6, 2017. Thomas moved to Texas with his wife and children in 1979 and fiercely adopted Texas as his new home. Thomas’ way of thinking was that “he may not have been born in Texas, but he got here as soon as he could.”
Thomas received a college scholarship to play football for Long Island University and spent much of his working career in the oil and gas industry. Thomas enjoyed the outdoors and all of the activities that Texas had to offer.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Judy Gary and parents Paul and Julia Gary. He is survived by his brother George Gary and wife Debi, son Tom Gary and wife Lynette Gary, son Dan Gary and wife Natalie Gary, son Mike Gary, granddaughters Alexandra and Morgan Gary, grandsons Tyler Gary and Joseph Inscore: nephew Brett Gary, niece Amanda Gary and numerous cousins. Thomas adored his grandchildren, and they will miss him dearly.
No services are planned at this time.
Read MoreYou are so missed Tom. You made a mark on many lives. Rest peacefully.
Donna D'Alesio
March 01, 2020 | West Nyack, NY | Family
I am so glad to get this reminder of Tom's passing. I have thought a lot about Tom this past year and I still miss talking to him on the phone. We talked often. I am still hoping to hear from one of the sons and talk of Tom's life as well as his passing. He was a good friend. I saw him the last time at the UTP reunion in 2010 and I mourned with him when his beloved Judy passed. My best to the entire family.
Paul Crist
March 01, 2019 | San Angelo, TX | Friend
Tom, Daniel & Michael,
I was saddened to hear of your Father's passing. We were friends for many years at UTP and in the years since. I was so happy when I read Daniel's message that his Father had accepted Chirist into his heart before he died. We had many long talks about life and death and the eternity to follow. I would appreciate hearing from one of you so I could ask some lingering questions. Tom was a man of character and integrity and I am a better person for having known him....
Paul Crist
April 06, 2018 | San Angelo, TX
I originally met Tom while working at UTP. So sad to hear of his passing. Blessings and Peace to his family.
Cathy Goloway
March 15, 2017 | TX
There are no words to truly express my deep sadness. What I do know is that my heart is broken. I can not believe that my cousin Tom has passed on.
I considered Tom my summer time brother. Because every summer, right after school ended in June until labor day weekend my Dad would pack all six of his daughters and my Mom in the car to spend the summer in Leeds, NY.
Once there, Uncle Paul and Aunt Julia would pull up and out would come my "BROTHERS" Tom and George and to spend the...
Frances D'Alesio
March 14, 2017 | Pearl River, NY
I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with him at Shell for several years. He was always so kind and sweet. He always had a joke to keep us amused. And we certainly always knew how much he loved Judy and his children. The grandchildren were an extra special blessing to him. I hope right now he's fishing with Judy.
Marian Robinson
March 13, 2017 | Philadelphia, MS
I am so saddened by Tom's passing. He had been through so much, both physically and emotionally, and sounded so wonderful the last few times we spoke. Now I hope he is wrapped in the arms of Judy, his parents, and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who were there ready for his entrance. I can visualize his great smile and his wonderful laugh. Party on Tom, they are lucky to have you with them.
Joan Tighe
March 12, 2017 | Airmont, NY
I only knew my cousin Tom as a child, but he was such an important player in my childhood web of memories. Growing up in an all female household (plus Dad of course), my cousins were my first introduction into knowing what it would have been like to have a brother. As an educator in that realm, Tom did not fail. He was adventurous, playful, loving and a pain in the butt all at the same time. I would not have the childhood memories I do had I not shared my life with Tom. Those memories are...
Donna D'Alesio
March 11, 2017 | West Nyack, NY
I am so saddened by Tom's passing. He was a great guy who had been through so much, both physically and emotionally. Our last few conversations were so uplifting and happy, because it seemed that he had gotten over the hurdle and was seeing the happiness and joys of life. One of his greatest joys was the love and caring of his grandchildren. He was so happy that they chose to keep him informed and part of their lives. He was so proud of all of you. He will be with you through your life,...
Joan Tighe
March 11, 2017 | Airmont, NY