Gary Douglas Fitchlee

Gary Douglas Fitchlee

Gary Fitchlee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2008.
Asheville, NC - Gary Douglas Fitchlee, 58, passed away, February 1, 2008 in Asheville, NC. He had moved to Asheville two and one-half years ago with his wife, Becky; and their Schnauzer, Corky. Gary was the former co-owner of "The Swamp” restaurant in Gainesville, FL, and had resided there for many years. He was an avid Gator fan. Gary was active in the Lockport YMCA Basketball League. Gary was born in Lockport, NY on August 6, 1949 and graduated from Lockport High School in 1967. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Peek Fitchlee of Asheville; his father and mother, Everett and Ruth Fitchlee of Lockport, NY; his brother, Leonard Fitchlee (Margie) of Middleport, NY; his sister, Nancy Warner (Dean) of Richmond, VA; his daughter, Vanessa Cain of Gainesville; grandson, Jordan Cain of Gainesville; three nieces, one nephew, one great-niece; and many great friends. Memorials may be made to the Lockport YMCA, East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094; Trinity Lutheran Church, 67 Saxton Street, Lockport, NY 14094 or to the charity of one's choice.

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Liza and John Lyon

February 21, 2008

We will always remember Gary fondly. We were happy to reconnect with him last summer at the Basket Factory in Middleport. Our prayers go out to the family.

Tom Creasey

February 20, 2008

Very sorry to hear about Gary

lita goodwin

February 20, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Vickie D'Angelo

February 19, 2008

My sympathy goes to all family members. The loss of their son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather is devastating. My heart goes out to you all. Sincerely,Vickie(Verity)D'Angelo

Jean and Bill Conley

February 19, 2008

Dear Ev and Ruth,

Our deepest sympathy to you for your loss of Gary.

JIM HANDRICH

February 19, 2008

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I AM NOT ABLE TO COME TO THE CHURCH AS I AM DISABLED. I REMBER GARY FROM SCHOOL AND NEW HIS BROTHER, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER.

chuck taber

February 18, 2008

sorry for your loss

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