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2016
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Gary Verdine Obituary
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday (September 9) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday (September 10) at the First United Methodist Church, South Main Street, Newark. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name, to the Organ Fund, First United Methodist Church, PO Box 189, Newark, NY 14513 or Adding Candles, Inc., PO Box 10717, Rochester, NY 14610 (all funds to brain cancer research at Wilmot Cancer Center).
Gary was born February 3, 1951, in Rochester, the son of the late Lyle and Evelyn Ghyzels Verdine. He graduated from Williamson High School, earned degrees in both Education and Music at Robert Wesleyan College. Gary continued at Nazareth College, where he earned his Masters Degree in Education. He loved teaching and for thirty nine and a half years, Gary taught at the Lyons Elementary School, mainly in the second grade. At the age of 16, he started playing the organ, at the Free Methodist Church, in East Williamson. For the next thirty years, he was their organist and choir director. He took a year off, but soon found himself as the organist and in the choir, at the First United Methodist Church, in Newark. Gary enjoyed swimming, traveling, flower gardening, caring for his lawn and his big joy, was decorating for Christmas. But number one, was spending his time with his wife and daughters.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Patricia "Pat Jordan" Verdine; twin daughters Anna and Kathryn, both at home; special sister-in-law, Joyce Verdine; siblings Alan (Betty) Verdine and Debbie (Brian) Kelsey; special aunt and uncle, Doris and Luther Humbert; special niece, Dayla (Matt) Terp; special nephews Steven (Shana) Verdine, Caleb and Chad Burlee; nephews Danny (Kim) and David (Roberta) Verdine.
Gary was predeceased by a brother, Dale.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Verdine
September 12, 2016
It was an honor to know you, work with you, and you teach all four of our children. Prayers to Pat and the girls. Always, Marie and John Loson and family
September 6, 2016
So sorry to hear of this...verdine family in our prayers and thoughts at this time...cherish the memories you have of Gary and he'll be with you forever...Paul and Linda Walker
Terri Jordan
September 6, 2016
Pat,Anna & Kathryn
Your dad will always be watching over you from above just as you watched over him
Shirley Henry
September 6, 2016
Gary, Lyons Elementary School was lucky to have you teaching there so many years. I am pleased that we were able to teach together and be friends. Rest in Peace my friend!
Holly Burgess
September 5, 2016
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Psalm 94:17-19
September 5, 2016
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
Mike and Donna
September 5, 2016
Sorry to hear of the loss of cousin Gary Verdine, Deepest sympathy to his family, Regards, Dennis De Groot , Palm Desert, California
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