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Gary Michael Sweet
Nov. 27, 1966 - Feb. 6, 2021
SKANEATELES FALLS - Gary Michael Sweet of Skaneateles Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February, 6 2021. Gary was born November 27, 1966 in Auburn to Karen (Merritt) Smart and Gary Francis Sweet.
Gary graduated from Auburn High School in 1984 and resided in the area for his whole life. He was a professional glazer at McLaughlins Glass serving the Auburn Community for over twenty years.
Gary was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping. If he wasn't in a tree stand or at a fishing derby, he was at a music festival camping with friends. Gary loved all things music and outdoors but above all he loved his family and friends.
Gary and his loving wife Wanda especially enjoyed attending the Grass Roots Festival in Trumansburg every year where they celebrated with many great friends and family.
One thing is for sure, when Gary showed up, everyone knew they were going to have a good time!
Gary was predeceased by his mother Karen (Fred) Smart, his father Gary (Kathy) Sweet and his brother-in-law Daniel Gilroy Crane.
Gary will be dearly missed by his loving wife Wanda (Crane) Sweet; his sons: Brendan and Donald; his mother-in-law Janet Crane; his sister Amy Hastings; brothers: Chris Sweet, and Brian (Lynne) Sweet; nieces: Gabrielle, Emma and Rylee Hastings, Abby and Colin Sweet; aunts, uncles, cousins; and many friends that he considered family.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with The Cheche Funeral Home, 1778 Clark St., Auburn NY 13021
Donations may be made in Gary's memory to a fund me page to be set up in the near future in honor and celebration of his life.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Julie Spin Walsh
February 13, 2021
Gary Sweet was one of a kind! Lots of fun and crazy memories from the past! He will be dearly missed! Listen to the river sing sweet song to rock our souls! My thoughts and prayers are with his family!
David feneck
February 10, 2021
Sorry for the loss of gary .he was good man. I graduated with him in 84 he will be missed.
Bill Ryan sr & jr
February 10, 2021
Gary was a true friend camped every Memorial Day weekend with for the National lake trout derby. So many memories luv you my brother see you on the other side
Martin Jasniewski
February 9, 2021
Gary worked with me over 30 years ago, we had many good times each day , I have not seen him in at least 20 years or better . Our lunch hours would be one hour long and we used every minute of it . We would walk back in the shop and the grins we wore on our faces would give it away about what we did for that hour , the laughs would continue , I hope he had a good life the rest of the years I did not see him , I hope he rest in peace , God Bless Gary !!
Kathy Pressler
February 9, 2021
Oh Gary, I so wish you didn't have to go through this and leave so early. So many amazing, crazy memories that are with us forever. Your laugh was infectious. I keep remembering Tues night Simpsons on Wright Ave. My condolences to Wanda and the kids and Brian, the whole family. I feel a big empty hole. I was so lucky as well to see Gary and meet his wife at Grassroots a few years ago. It had been a good minute. Love you Gary . No more pain!
Kathy Pressler
Tracy cardinale
February 9, 2021
Rest in peace gary
charles bikle
February 9, 2021
rip garry
Bert Scholl
February 9, 2021
Brian & Chris,
I´m so sorry, my friends. Last time I saw Gary, he and Wanda were on the infield of the Grassroots Music Festival and they both had huge smiles on their faces. It´s a beautiful memory.
I wish calling hours were allowed and I´m sure you do as well. You´re certainly in my thoughts.
Love,
Bert
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