Gary Matthew Kintzel

Gary Matthew Kintzel obituary

Gary Matthew Kintzel

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Aug

25

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12:00 p.m.

Calverton National Cemetery

210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY 11933

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Gary Kintzel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Gary Matthew Kintzel, 70, of Patchogue, NY, passed on August 20th, 2025. Gary was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Loving father of Rachel (& Jaime) Toolan, Jacob Kintzel, and Matthew Kintzel. Cherished grandfather of Aidan Toolan.

A committal service with military honors will take place on Monday (August 25th) at 12pm at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY.

Gary believed heavily in giving back to others. The family requests that any flowers be lovingly sent in Gary's name to one of the following organizations:

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk Dialysis Center

109 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY, 11772

631-687-2828

Affinity Skilled Living and Rehabilitation Center

305 Locust Avenue, Oakdale, NY 11769

631-218-5900

Or, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:

Cooking for Long Island Veterans

631-882-8756

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Upcoming Events

Aug

25

Service

12:00 p.m.

Calverton National Cemetery

210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY 11933

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.