Gary Canter

God bless you Gary I was your cousin thru marriage..Debbie...

Wishing your family .

Fathers & Daughters❣

Save me a seat Buddy, Buddy...hugs, Renee Hope

Here it is august 2018 and I just found out about Gary. A big shock! I used to interview him on my Las Vegas radio show. When we were in LA Gary used to treat us at the restaurant. Super guy so generous.It was an honor to have known him.

Jerry Gordon
Las Vegas.

Gary Canter, it's your day - January 14th - National Hot Pastrami Day. No one had more PRIDE in cured meats than you! This photo is Gary with Tommy Lasorda holding a plate of pastrami hand sliced and prepared especially for him.

R.I.P. Canter's will never be the same without your enthusiasm, energy, kibitzing and passion for carrying on your grandparents legacy! We ALL miss and LOVE you every day!

Sincere condolences to the entire Canter family for their loss. Never had the pleasure of meeting Gary personally, yet my family has been eating at Canter's for generations. I was raised just a few blocks from Canter's and we shared many family meals there and countless nights at the Kibitz Room with my friends in my youth. This is a true loss for our treasured Fairfax community. Sure hope you are feeding your friends in heaven your famous corned beef and pastrami sandwiches and bakery goods.

Buddy Buddy, just heard the devastating news. Canter's will never be the same without you. You always took the time to serve us the best pastrami sandwiches we've ever eaten. Your generosity and spirit will be forever missed. Pete

Gary Canter was the kindest most generous man my wife and I have ever met. He always greeted us with a smile, shared stories in the way only he could and his heart was as big as any we have ever met. Canter's will never be the same without his larger than life personality and love of his family's business. We were shocked and saddened when we learned of his passing. R.I.P Buddy Buddy!

Our deepest condolences to Gary's family. We had the pleasure to know Gary when he had an extended stay in Las Vegas to open Canters in Tivoli Village. He would always pull up a chair and we would share stories as if we had all known each other for years. His outgoing style and vivacious sense of life will forever be embedded in our fond memories of him.

He will be deeply missed but am certain is spirit will live on,

George & Barb
Vas Vegas

Dear Gary , I say goodbye to you for now , , I will see you again Buddy at some point and that will be just amazing !!!!! I want to Thank the whole Canter Family for being the kindest people to me all the years I was around you , I will always remember your graciousness towards me forever ! I know your hurting right now along with so many that loved him . I could never put into words here of how astonishing the loss of losing him is to the family and to so many people !! I'm here for any of you just call and I will be there to help with anything you need . Love always , Pamela

I will cherish the memories going back to elementary school, carthay circle, and the times after when we would run into eachother and both try to catch up on family and life since then.
RIP...Linda

Our condolences to the entire Canter family.
Gary was a wonderful man. He was kind, generous, always cheerful even when stressed, and always found time to talk. We would discuss all sorts of issues, be it current or way back in the past.
We knew Gary at Bancroft Jr. High and Fairfax high in the 70's. We have been acquaintances for over 40 years.
Every time we would go to breakfast, we looked forward to talk to Gary and every time he was excited about something going on in his life. He was always quick to surprise us with a plate of rugelach.
He will surely be missed by many and especially by us.
Sincerely,
David Wolman and Wendy Wintrob

I will never forget my buddy buddy.
He was such a dear friend with such a large heart the most generous person I have ever met.
Canter's and Fairfax will never be the same without him.
I spent almost every Saturday am having breakfast with him , and left with the biggest smile on my face every week. I was blessed to have him hug me and tell me he loved me last Saturday . My condolences to the entire family, he was a bright light that was extinguished way too soon.

We are so very sorry for your loss. We remember Gary being a very gentle and sweet man and know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.
Carrie Mike and Matthew Laskavy

My Dear Traci, You are now invited into a widow's club that never wants new members! My late husband Robert Goldman died at age 54 the same quick way. When the time is right, if ever, and you need someone to talk with with similar experiences, just whistle. May you only have sweet memories! My heart goes out to you and your family. Faith Beckerman Goldman

I'm very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time for you.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many individuals who truly care about you. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you peace. (Psalms 94:19)

We in the Kibitz Room will miss you Buddy Buddy!

Been Customers of Canters Deli in excess of 5 decades.
Every encounter with Gary was as sweet as The "Rugulach"
he always brought to our table. I am the daughter of a original
shopkeeper on Fairfax Ave (Kramers Cut Rite Variety). I often
play Mah jong on Tuesday nights at Canters where we are welcomed with open arms! RIP Boychik!

Traci and the entire Canter Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Gary will be remembered for his kindness and ability to brighten any room with his presence and positivity. "Buddy, Buddy" will truly be missed.

I meet Gary many years ago when I worked for Peacock Cheese - We supplied Canter's Deli with their wide assortment of cheeses for their deli case - Gary was always gracious, smiling , and he always had time to say hello to everyone who walked through their doors - To the Canter Family my sincere thoughts - To Gary : Thank you and a job well done young man!

Gary and I were friends for many years . One of my
Fondest memories is my family would eat at
Canters on Fairfax every Sunday morning . As soon
As We sat down he always came over to our table
Smiling saying hello buddy buddy and bringing over
Pastries and cookies for my two little nephews .
Gary brought joy and happiness to so many . Very few
People today go out of their way to help someone
Or make someone happy . This is why Gary Canter
Was so special. My thoughts and prayers are with
His beautiful family and everyone who met this gem
Of a man

Gary will forever be a burning candle in our life ~ never forgotten because of the "sunshine and smiles" that he shared wherever he went. May you rest in peace in God's arms. XOXOX-extra

We will all have the fondest memories of Gary bringing a plate of cookies and pastries to our table and smiling while saying "Buddy Buddy"

You will be missed my friend.

I worked at Canter's in the early 80s while attending school. I remember Gary well.
My sincere sympathies to the family on their monumental loss.
RIP Gary

To the entire Canter family and friends: I am so incredibly shocked and saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Even though I only had the pleasure of meeting him a handful of times, he was someone you would never forget. Such a kind, thoughtful and wonderful person gone far too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this incredibly difficult time. God bless.