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Gary Behm Obituary
Gary Michael Behm, 68, of Middletown, loving husband of Susan (Grimaldi) Behm, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born in Middletown to Gerald R. Behm Sr. and Elizabeth (Dyer) Behm, Gary dedicated his life to his family and community. As a devoted coach and volunteer with the Middletown Little League, he touched the lives of countless young players. He is survived by his wife Susan; children Brendan (Caitlin Huynh) and Jess (Jason Woods); cherished granddaughter Harper; sister Kim Modlesky Behm (Holly); brother Gerald Behm Jr.; and beloved dogs Champ, Scooby, and Tommy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19th from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial at Indian Hill Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the CT Humane Society in Gary's memory. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Pat &Terri Brahen
July 5, 2025
Dear Susan, we are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. We send our love and condolences to you are the family, Pat and Terri Brahen
Sandy Favale
June 24, 2025
Susan I am just seeing this today. I am so very sorry. Though we haven´t seen each other in years I remember you two (and your beautiful kids) with great memories.
Jim D'Antonio
June 21, 2025
Jerry and Family,
Im deeply sorry to hear of Garys passing. My deepest condolences to your Families.
Deb Ziobron
June 21, 2025
Sue and family,
I am so very sorry to read about Gary. Sending prayers and my sincere condolences.
Patty & Al Duguay
June 21, 2025
Sue,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family . Thoughts and prayers to all. Always hold your memories close.
Rest in Peace, Gary
Linda
June 20, 2025
Sue-
I am so sorry for your loss
I always enjoyed Gary’s sense of humor, and loving disposition.
Thinking of you and your family—
Linda,RN S7
Connie Hazuka Durkin
June 19, 2025
Sue,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family . Thoughts and prayers to all and hold your memories close. Gary was great with the boys on Little League.
I remember watching Gary and the MHS baseball team after school, you were always there at the fence. RIP Gary
The Durkin family
Don Flynn
June 19, 2025
My condolences to Susan and the Behm family.
Martin Natale
June 19, 2025
Sue Jess and Brendan Words cannot describe how terrible we feel for you at the terrible loss of Gary. He was a great guy as we don’t have to tell you; a family man who really cared I’m sorry you have to go through this. Love to you all
The Natale family Marty Mary Ann and Ashley Natale and Dana Perry
The O'Leary Family
June 19, 2025
To the Behm Family, we are so sorry to read of Gary's passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Marilyn Turro Kmetz
June 19, 2025
My condolences to the family.
Donna Golub
June 18, 2025
Susan
So sorry for your loss.
Donna Monarca Golub
Evan Noglow
June 18, 2025
I will remember his everlasting smile. R.I.P. My friend.
Ramzi Asheh
June 18, 2025
To the Behm family, I’m heartbroken for you as I know what a special and amazing person Gary was. I’ll never forget the many good times I had with Gary and the family, like road trips or car rides where I would be holding on for dear life in the back seat (lol) or in quiet or serious environments when he would say something that would have us all cracking up with laughter or how fast he would be there to help in times of need. He was tough but also kind, and I will always remember how much he loved his family. That type of love he had for his wife and his kids (and can’t forget his dogs!) was so evident in who he was, so admirable and it was a beautiful thing for me to witness. I am so sad for this incredible loss. I will remember him forever. Sending all of my love to the Behm family. Thinking of all of you. Rest Peacefully Gary. You will be missed.
Eliana Lieders
June 18, 2025
Deepest condolences to the Behm family.
Gary used to walk his dogs on our street. Whenever he saw our dog Marx, he would stop to pet him. He always had a big smile and kindness in his heart.
So sorry fot your loss
David Beit
June 18, 2025
My Condolences to Sue & Family I went to school with Gary at MHS he was a fun guy to be around he will be missed
Sue Binge
June 18, 2025
So sorry to learn of Gary's passing. Knew him from middle school. Years later saw him walking his dogs on Main St at 6:45 am. Small world because I've been friends with his Aunt Sue for almost 45 years and met Gary's wife while working at the hospital.
Keeping the entire Behm family in my thoughts & prayers.
Esther
June 18, 2025
Sue, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
LUTHER COLLINS
June 18, 2025
My Condolences to the Behm family. Gary was a good friend, He will be greatly missed.
Bob Church
June 18, 2025
My condolences to Sue and the family. Gary will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jack Botti and Family
June 18, 2025
Dear Sue, Jerry, Kim and Family, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Gary, a nice person with a great personality, always smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP Gary
Joyce LaMontagne Micale
June 18, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Behm family, Gary was such a wonderful man and was such a positive roll model to all the young children, may he RIP
Lorraine Medina
June 18, 2025
So sorry to hear this about Gary.
Worked with him and he was such a great, kind person
Lucy. Gennuso
June 18, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to Sue and the family. from the Gennuso family.
Mark Donovan
June 18, 2025
Gerry, my condolences. Sorry to hear of Gary's passing.
Fran Messina
June 18, 2025
Sue, Jess, Brendan and family,
I am so sorry to read of Gary´s passing. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. An outstanding coach who touched the lives of so many children. May you rest in peace. Prayers to all.
Laurie chesik
June 18, 2025
Sue and family my deepest condolences so sorry to hear the passing of Gary
Laurie chesik
dave (doc) schloss
June 18, 2025
way back in the early 80's I remember going to Garys apt he always wanted to have a push up contest so one day I said" lets do this" then he got up and went to the phone and asked me "which ambulance service I wanted to use " he told sue keep an eye out for the ambulance I think I did 50 he did 100+ never even sweated lol then said can you walk out or should they come in for me he then said" my treat"
what a great guy !!!
RIP Gary
David and Luanna Russo
June 18, 2025
Condolences to the Behm family.
Michael Derosier
June 18, 2025
Sue,Jerry,Kim and family my sincere condolences... Gary and I go back a long way I´ll miss him
Henry Ayer aka little Sam
June 17, 2025
Though we were separated by a few states Gary and his entire family have been a special part of my life. From visit to New England to their visits to Virginia those memories will stay with me forever. I know Gary had been sick for a while but with the toughness he had I knew if there ever was a “comeback kid” it would be Gary. God had other plans and saw that Gary was tired. My heart felt prayers and condolences to the immediate family, family, and friends. He will be missed tremendously but his legacy will live on in his wonderful chikdten and granddaughter. I try and take comfort in knowing in our faith there are the final goodbyes. I will see you again my friend rest easy you deserve it.
Kim Modlesky-Behm
June 17, 2025
Miss you forever Gary. Love you so much.
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June 17, 2025
Godspeed
Please take good care of Tommy, Scooter and Champ for Gary.
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