Gary Matthew Kintzel

Gary Matthew Kintzel obituary, Patchogue, NY

Gary Matthew Kintzel

Gary Kintzel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue on Oct. 1, 2025.
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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