Gary R Thornton

Met at Albany Business College

My heartfelt deepest sympathy Katie, Kelly. and Joe. So very sorry to hear of Gary's passing thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Valerie Vautrin

Kate, Kelly - our deepest condolences to your family and you. We were saddened to read of Gary's passing. Despite being a Yankees and Giants fan, we enjoyed the professional and personal associations over the years with Gary and you. Rest in Peace, Gary.

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gary was the best kind of neighbor, quiet, always keeping his yard looking spectacular. You could see how much he loved his grandchildren, and how he loved spending time with them. Rest in peace Gary

So sorry for your loss Katie and family! We had a lot of good times at the bank! I’m sure he’ll be greatly missed!

Phi Mini Reunion September 2021 at Druthers in Saratoga.

Our Phi Reunion.

Our Phi Theta Pi mini reunion at Druthers in Saratoga.

Gary was my "Little Brother" when he Pledged Phi Theta Pi in College. He went on to serve as President of our Chapter and I served as His Vice President. We shared many a night in Albany at The Embassy Club and The Guardsman. Gary coordinated our Phi Theta Pi mini reunion in the Fall of '22. I will Eternally Miss my Little Brother and President. Rest In Peace my Friend.

Gary was a great friend of mine during our college years at Albany Business. We were fraternity brothers, him President and me Treasurer and then Vice president of Phi Theta Pi where we had great times making life long memories. I for one will miss him. We had a chance to zoom call each other a few years ago and I'm glad for that. My wife Valerie and I want to send our condolences to his family.
David Wood

Gary was always a sweet man with a wry sense of humor. I will miss him.

We will miss Gary very much. A wonderful kind and gentle man and great neighbor. Another taken too young. Godspeed to you Gary. Heartfelt condolences to you Kate and all of your family.

Gary was always very welcoming and would cook on the grill when I would travel to Katie and Gary's home in Scarborough to visit and we loved watching the Yankees and having our ruffle chips and dip. He would have his mug of beer and I would have my water and wait for the kids and grandkids to go swimming in the pool. He was always very doting and teaching the kids how to water plants with him with their little watering cans . He was always making me laugh. We shared many memories both in Albany and in Maine in good times as well as hard times. I miss him already. Rest peacefully my friend
As always love, Heidi

The passing of Gary saddens me. Gary was a mentor to me at LAI International. We shared deep conversations about faith, he called me Sister Susan and I called him Monsignor. Even after he left LAI, he continued to help me in my career. He truly was a kind honest man. I´m sorry to the family for the loss of this special man.