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Gary Mitchell Obituary
He was born on September 22, 1947, in Rome, NY, a son of Robert L. Mitchell and Lois A. Snyder Mitchell. Following graduation, Gary was employed by Bank of America and Oneida National Bank, where he was a dedicated and well-liked employee. Following his retirement from the banking industry, he spent several years as a bus monitor for Birnie Bus.
Gary was a huge supporter of Holland Patent sports, especially the football and basketball teams, where he was known as "Super Fan". He also enjoyed attending Northern Fast Pitch Softball League games. Gary was a member of the Cold Brook Methodist Church, where he enjoyed conversing and fellowshipping with his church family. He was also a member of the Rome Elks Lodge and the Roberts Post American Legion.
Gary is survived by several cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Robert L. and Lois A. Mitchell.
Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4 - 6 p.m., at Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome. A Funeral Service will follow at 6 p.m. Burial will take place in the Floyd Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holland Patent Grid Iron Club, 7250 Bunal Blvd., Rome, NY 13440.
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Valarie Miceli
October 22, 2024
Dear cousins and family,
I was so sorry to discover that Gary has passed away. I remember him fondly, with a light in his eyes and a smile on his face. I regret that the short miles kept us from enjoying his great company.
God bless you and your family, Sincerely Valarie Mitchell Miceli
Daniel p muha
September 27, 2024
Gary and Gary´s family rip Gary you were my neighbor for 11 years in Rome ny With your mother across the way. We became good friends and I enjoyed my conversations with you may your mother and you rest in eternal peace peace knowing you had a friend here
Love you both forever may your family know you have our sympathy
Bradford Paulson
September 21, 2024
Gary Mitchell and I worked together at Fleet Services Corporation from 1988 until 1998. We were both dedicated employees there. We enjoyed talking about our Alma Matters, the Utica and Mohawk Valley Chapter of the NRHS with us sometimes dealing with those who did not have anything nice to say about our group and what it means to our area along us being dedicated to this chapter. I was fortunate enough to present with the Utica and Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society's annual Helper of the Year Award. The last time I saw Gary alive was for this year's Utica and Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society's Annual Banquet in May at the Tovalo Restaurant in Utica. We were very great friends and I could have had my chance to work down with him at the former 268 Genesee Street Branch of then Norstar then Fleet after that Bank of America and making runs while high ranking officials came for their get together up at the Fleet Serices Operations Center on Route 12 in the Town of Deerfield. I will have great memories of him and he was a true friend until the end.
Jim Shepard
September 21, 2024
Though to the younger generations you were known as "Super Fan" but to those of us that knew you for much longer you were and always will be "DYNAMITE". You truly were the most dedicated HPCS sports fan ever! We know you will continue to cheer them on from your new Heavenly home. There wasn´t a HP sports detail that you didn´t know. I personally will never forget your opening statement to me was always,"Hey Shepard!, do you remember the time when....?!" Rest in Peace my friend. Jim "Snap" Shepard and brothers Tom and Bob aka; Toad and Wilbur
Dory & family.
September 20, 2024
Thank you Gary for all the time you supported local sports, the Ensemble and many other organizations. Thank you for the time you spent with Dee, Bill & Jason and with watching movies with us and ice cream. Rest in peace friend.
Stephanie Schell
September 20, 2024
Had a very good work ethic.
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