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Gary Walker Obituary
Ocean City - Gary Allen Walker, age 71, died on July 19, 2020 at his home. Born in Denver CO, he was the son of the late John Walker and Gladys Petry Walker. He is survived by his sister Nancy Walker of Foxborough, MA, numerous cousins, and a town full of friends.
Gary was long-time owner/operator of the Purple Moose Saloon on the boardwalk in Ocean City. His bar was his work, his recreation, and his hobby.
Cremation followed his death. Interment will be private for the family. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date for his many patrons and friends. A donation in his memory may be made to: Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, 1409 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, MD, 21842, or Ocean City Police Department, 6501 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, MD 21842, or the Ronald McDonald House, 1 Aisquith St., Baltimore, MD 21202, or the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, MD 21811, or Children's House by the Sea PO Box 3627, Ocean City, MD 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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Cindy Rider
July 29, 2024
My sweet Gary. You are in my thoughts almost daily. We were best friends whenwe were teens in Hanover and when I came to see you at the Moose you always welcomed me with a kiss, open arms and big hugs. I will never stop missing you. Love to you my friend. C
Cindy Rider
June 30, 2024
My dearest Gary. We have been friends for over 60 years and I have learned so much from you. You taught me to play the pipe organ and he piano. You taught me how to shimmy and dirty dance. But most of all you taught me to be a likable person and a person who is true to my word by your example. From your example I learned how to be a friend. I think of you more often than I can say and you will always be my love.
C
Brian Dick
July 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are sent to all of Gary's family and friends. Robin and I met Gary on our first anniversary in 1994 at the Purple Moose. We enjoyed his conversation and his wit. He and his staff have made us feel welcome every time we walk in to his bar. We appreciate who Gary was and will always have a special memory of him in our minds and thoughts of him in our hearts.
July 29, 2020
Gary was a great guy! I worked at the Moose as a bartender in 1980, and he was an easy going boss, too.
Rest In Peace Gary. Love Linda Haas
Chris KERHIN
July 28, 2020
I was the Dj at The Purple Moose for the past seven years. I've worked at 8 bars in my 30 yr career and Gary was truly the best owner I worked for.
Jim & Karen Smith
July 28, 2020
We met Gary through one of his employees at the Moose years ago. He was always so kind to us; we shared laughs and talked football at the Moose with him many times over the years. He was a good man, may he rest in peace. Condolences and prayers going out to his family and friends.
Sheena Russell
July 27, 2020
My condolences to Gary's sister Nancy and his family along with his Purple Moose family. I went to school with Gary. Long time friend who I did crazy things with in our high school days back in Hanover, PA along with Julie. I remember his mother Gladys. I've visited Gary many of times at Ocean City. He was one of a kind jem. We talked and I planned on being at his 50th party at the Purple Moose along with my son. He worked hard to establish his bar. My heart is broken. I'll see him on the other side. You know what he will be doing eating bacon. Love you Gary. Sheena
Debbie Keirle
July 26, 2020
Such a great guy, you will be truly missed
Kim Halligan
July 26, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brenda Golden
July 26, 2020
Gary Walker was so much more than a client of Coconut Times - he was a dear friend. Over the years I have enjoyed the best bands and partied with the best friends there. We celebrated many a birthday together with Char & Terri, lovingly calling ourselves the 'Golden Girls.' I could always count on Gary for a big smile, funny quips and the greatest bear hugs. You know he had to be a fantastic boss because his crew came back year after year; and they were, and are, the best too. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the reality that he won't be there the next time I visit - which was several times a week for more than 20 years; until this terrible pandemic. Gary, I pray that you are resting easy in the arms of God and not giving him too much guff with your famous sense of humor. We will all miss you always.
Melissa Monath
July 26, 2020
Its 7 pm, Good Morning, I miss you, I'll keep your drink warm, and a mint in my pocket.
Cindy and Bret Butler
July 26, 2020
Have visited Purple Moose many time over the years. My Husband back in the 80's added a new section onto the Moose and met Gary then and said he was a very nice Man. He also remembers Gary's games. So sorry for the tremendous loss. Prayers going out to his Family and Friends.
cora pusey
July 26, 2020
my condolences to the moose crew. gary you are so loved and you are terribly missed. rest easy.
Paul Cahill
July 25, 2020
Gary was a highlight of my summer working in Ocean City in 2013. A true man of his word and one which made going to work a fun experience. A summer I will never forget and memories of the Moose I will cherish.
Jennifer Edwards
July 25, 2020
Your legacy will continue throughout the years. Tough loss. Blessings of peace to all those who loved you and had the honor of meeting you along the way.
Jamie Papanikos
July 25, 2020
We love and miss you, Gary. This world just won't be the same without you, but you already knew that.
Tiger Burke
July 24, 2020
My deepest condolences to his sister & purple moose family. Go rest high on that mountain ❤ You were such a kind & beautiful Man .
I love you & miss you forever.
Sopranos Pizza
July 24, 2020
You’ll be missed a lot and never forgotten!! RiP Gary!!
Ken and Joyce Kopjer
July 24, 2020
Deepest sympathy to the Walker Family and the Purple Moose family. Gary was such a kind , wonderful person. We are so sad
Alisa Petrakis
July 24, 2020
Your were and always will be truly one of a kind. I am so thankful we had the opportunity to drive you crazy and pester you for so so many years until you finally had to fold and enjoy us or would have never heard the end. Your wit, your spirit, and your beautiful smile or maybe more smirk for us, will always be missed. Thank you so much for watching over me and mine. ♥ I can’t begin to tell you how much we will miss you and our trips will never be same without you
John Foreman
July 24, 2020
Gary was a great friend and the best boss that I've ever had. I pretty much grew up in the Moose and he has been there helping me all of the way. He was a very compassionate, kind, funny, and a very one of a kind person that you truly don't meet everyday. He will be missed by many. I learned a lot from him and he will always be in my memories.
Pammie Ford
July 24, 2020
Truly one of the funniest guys I have met. Thanks for so many memories, at the Purple Moose, at the Cork and wherever we happened to go. I will never forget you and I will miss you even more. We'll always have Bacon!
Robert Corbett
July 24, 2020
May have met Gary once at the Moose not sure but everyone we met at the Moose was very friendly and had a great personality since me and my crew is from New Jersey we may have been loud lol but always a great time and always made time to visit the Moose we were saddened to hear the news of Gary’s passing My condolences to his family and friends and the Moose family I’m sure he will be missed R.I.P. Gary
Denise Milko
July 24, 2020
So sorry you left us so soon Gary.Your boardwalk family will miss you forever. Denise Milko ( Blessings... )
Jodi Breiterman
July 24, 2020
Love your smile - your jokes and your wit! I am so happy I really got to know you and know your heart.
May you rest in Paradise.
Thank you for all the laughs and memories
Tom Kuser
July 24, 2020
I wish I could put into words what I feel in my heart. Gary was a great boss and an amazing friend. There were so many good times and I have many great memories. You will be greatly missed. Rest easy my friend and thanks for the Moose antlers.
Lisa Bradfield
July 24, 2020
Gary was always joking around but he cared about his friends and employees. He went above and beyond for others. You always knew when he was walking your way because he wore that Hollister California cologne that everyone absolutely loved but he would never tell anyone what kind of cologne it was. :) The purple moose won't be the same without him!
Andy Davis
July 24, 2020
I was a long time patron at the Purple Moose Saloon. Gary was always nice to me and I really enjoyed going to his nightclub/bar. He had the best bands and staff working for him. He will be greatly missed. I frequented the Purple Moose for 17 years.
Darrell & Leesa Schisler
July 23, 2020
Rest In Peace Gary you will be missed terribly Darrell and I always looked forward to visiting you and hearing all the crazy stories you would tell us love you forever!
July 23, 2020
So sad , R. I. P. Gary, first meet him in 1977. when i worked the door at the Dutch Bar.
Laurie Brucki
July 23, 2020
To Nancy, Gary's family, and staff,
He was such a good man. Gary was loved by all, including me. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to all of you! God bless Gary. May his memory live on in the Purple Moose!
Love & prayers,
Laurie Brucki
Hal English
July 22, 2020
I thank Gary for his friendship and business mentoring when he hired me for two summers early in my adult years. Many fond memories in life from that opportunity where I met my wife, finished law school, served many years in the Marines and the PA House of Representatives and continue my law practice. I'll miss the Amstel light, crazy fun stories, Cadillac rides to AC and good business lessons. Keep rocking in your pink Cadillac Gary! PMS alumni 84 and 85,
Hal English, Pittsburgh
Julie Myers
July 22, 2020
I have known Gary from our high school days. We became friends and had many wonderful times over the years. He moved to OC right out of high school and worked hard to become a great businessman. He was special person who loved life. My sympathy to his sister, Nancy and his friends from the purple moose.
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