Gary Joseph Brousseau

I met Gary when I had first moved to Ohio from New York. We worked together at a lawnmower repair shop in Chagrin Falls. Before long I had met his family, and not much longer after that I was living in their home. That was the type of person Gary and his whole family was. Willing to extend a helping hand to a young stranger who became a friend and treated me like family. Unfortunately life, time and distance took us in different directions and it´s been many years since we last spoke. I´m glad I had the opportunity to know you Gary. Unfortunately it has taken this sad moment in time for me to remember my friend. Heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.

I heard of this news today on Facebook.. I grew up with both Jeff and Gary. I've known Gary over 50 years, he was a huge part of my childhood. He was the one that let me shoot my 1st gun. basically to get me to be quiet while we were "hunting" I was talking and laughing way too much.. Kept scaring the "game" He was also the boy that would make sure to throw my sister Ira and I in the pig pens and through the barn trap door, stinking up the back of a truck on our way to Canada for our family vacation our 2 families would enjoy. So many fun and fond memories. I cant wrap my head around that he is gone.. we kept in contact through the years through Facebook, we would catch up on life and our family. He will be missed.. I pray for Kathy and the family though this heartbreaking time. My heart goes out to you all.