Gary A. Bordoni

Gary A. Bordoni of Ithaca, NY passed away on January 24, 2024 surrounded by close family. He was born May 10, 1954, in Ithaca, son of the late David and Iolanda Bordoni. Gary grew up in Fall Creek where he made lifelong friends in the neighborhood. Gary retired from the City of Ithaca after 35 years where he worked as the Supervisor of the Parking Division. He was an avid golfer and could be found on the golf course several times a week during the summer or working with good friend Mike Gera as Golf Marshalls at LPGA events. He also enjoyed trap shooting every Sunday and was a member of the Lansing Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed being out and about, meeting and helping people. He was a member (and past president) of Fire Company No. 1 for 52 years and a volunteer member (and past president) of the Veterans Department for 40 years where he spent a lot of time working and volunteering along side good friend Rob Longo. He enjoyed photography and was a wedding photographer in his free time for many years. He was an amazing cook and helped in the kitchen at the Lincoln Street Diner, Lakewatch Inn, Eagles and Elks Clubs, Fire Company monthly dinners, and assisted with yearly clambakes at Lansing Rod and Gun. Gary also worked many years as an usher at Cornell athletic events and could be seen braving the winter weather directing traffic for Cornell hockey games.He also was a member of The 9 S fire police and a valued member of the staff at Herson Wagner Funeral Home. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Bordoni of Albany, and Matthew and Jolee Bordoni of Ithaca; mother of his children Patricia Bordoni; beloved granddaughters Maddison and Charlotte Bordoni of Ithaca; brother Robert Bordoni of Boynton Beach, Florida; brother-in-law Kip Townsend of Brooktondale; Clifford "C D " (Samantha) of Spencer and Trevor Townsend (Kara) of Richford; brother-in-law's Gary Emerson and Larry (Marsha) Emerson, and sister-in-law Carole Cotts, and several nieces and nephews, also a very special friend Penny Barcklay of Ithaca. He was predeceased by his brother Jack Bordoni, sister Sandra Townsend, sister in law Shirley "Jeannie" Senno, and beloved aunt Elissa Olevano, also his mother in law Eleanora Emerson.The family would like to thank the wonderful ICU staff at Cayuga Medical Center and the countless friends and family that have provided unconditional support during this difficult time.