Gary A. Butchko

1940 - 2021

Gary Alan Butchko, age 80 a lifelong resident of Lorain passed away at home on Thursday, April 22, 2021 after a lengthy illness.He was born on May 2, 1940 in Lorain, Ohio to Paul S. and Sue (nee Muhar) Butchko. Gary was a 1959 graduate of Lorain St. Mary’s High School and attended Finn College.In 1961 Gary established Butchko Electric Company. He also served as a certified State Inspector for many years. Gary was an entrepreneur and possessed an amazingly strong work ethic. He had a great respect of nature and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and shared that love with his family. Bringing his wife roses, ballroom dancing, traveling the world, enjoying fine wine and food, and listening to opera music, especially Luciano Pavarotti, brought him much joy. He really enjoyed being around people and sincerely loved listening and learning their stories. Gary was dedicated to his work, wife, and family.Gary is survived by his wife of 60 years, Caroline (nee Nicola); children, William (Tracy nee Nishanian) Butchko, Christopher (Judy) Butchko, Robin (Gustavo) Rodriquez; and Dr. Gary Jon (Sarah) Butchko; grandchildren, Marco Rodriquez, Alex Rodriquez, Joseph Butchko, Jon Robin Butchko, Garrett Butchko, Kristen Butchko, Natalie Butchko, Juliana Butchko, Caroline Butchko, and Emelia Butchko; and his sisters, Maryann “Nikki” (Alastair) Leonard, and Carol Sue (Dr. Lawrence) Gans.He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sue Butchko; brother, Sydney Butchko, and sister-in-law, Carol Ann Butchko.The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 11110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. of Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Rev. Father Edward Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the funeral home will be following specific guidelines to ensure the safety of all visitors. We ask that you enter through our main entrance of the funeral center, please pay your respects to the family, and exit through our gathering center door. Face coverings are required,limited seating will be provided for the service to ensure that a six feet separation is maintained.Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com