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Gary Mackin Obituary

Mackin Mackin, Gary John , sixty-four of Watertown, MA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 8, 2012. Gary is survived by his adoring wife, Susan Mackin, his son Jack Mackin, his three daughters Carolyn Watson, Colleen Hunter and Christine Nelson, his step-daughter Leslie Burrell, step-son Jeffrey Jones and eleven grandchildren. Gary was the president of F.D. Sterritt Lumber Co. of Watertown, MA. Prior to that he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed golf and gardening. He will be best remembered for his life?s devotion to family and many, many friends. He brought a smile and a laughter to everyone who knew him. In lieu of a wake, Gary requested that everyone celebrate his life in their own way. Donations may be made in Gary?s name to: The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr., Triangle, VA 22172, www.toysfortots.org and/or Birthday Wishes, www.birthdaywishes.org. Arrangements by Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown, MA.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, 2012.

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August 29, 2012

Dear Susan:
We are so, so sorry. There are just no words.
Love Miriam and Dennis Spiller

Carol Trager

August 20, 2012

Dear Susan, We loved working out with Gary ... he brought so much to every class and every interaction and conversation. He will be missed. My condolences, Carol

Pam Piantedosi

August 20, 2012

Although I have not seen Gary in many years, my thoughts and prayers are with all. Gary's generosity and community outreach touched the lives of many people.

Edward & Jennifer Oteri

August 18, 2012

Dearest Susan & The Mackin Family:
We will always remember Gary's super smile and warm welcome to all. As time passes, may all your wonderful memories comfort you.. We are thinking about you and are so sorry for you loss.
Fondly, The Oteris
(Ed, Jennifer, Phillip, Taylor, Dylan and Nicolas)

Janet Vaccarello Gustafson

August 17, 2012

Susan and the mackin family,
I was so shocked and sad to hear of Gary's passsing. My memories of him go back to his grammer school days and as a best friend of Skips. He as like my "other brother". He was so much fun and such a good person.
All my prayers go out to you all at this time.

Catherine Ricci

August 17, 2012

Susan and Family,

My most deepest sympathy to you and your family. My cousin Gary will be deeply missed.
Love to all,
Cousin Cathy Guerin Ricci

Stephen Gaspa Fran-Dan

August 16, 2012

Jack and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May you find comfort in all the memories you have shared with your father. He was a great man and will be missed.

Janet Walsh Madden

August 15, 2012

Gail & Janice,
My condolences to both of you. Gary was a great man and I'm sure he will be missed by many

August 14, 2012

Dear Susan and Family,
We are so very sadden to hear of Garys
passing. Both of you were so very generous to my Dad, Charles Mosesian with
your wishes and kindness. Please know
Garys friendship was a gift to all of us
and his smiling face will always be in our hearts.
Charleen and Peter Onanian
Charleen and Mark Janian

August 14, 2012

We are going to miss your joyful smile and infectious laugh. You have touched the lives of so many and will be missed by all. Rest in peace. We love you, Doug and Tammy

August 13, 2012

Dear Susan and Mackin Family
How very precious life is ... the one person who seemed to always enjoy life with a bounce in his step was our friend and neighbor Gary. He always took the time to say "hi, how are you?"... and you better never said that you weren't well because Gary was the kind of guy who wanted to help "fix it". We are still in deep shock about Gary's passing. We will miss seeing him. God bless you and your entire family; you are in our prayers. Much love, Sandy, John, Johnny and Raffi DiSalvatore

Terry Garcia-Mendoza

August 12, 2012

Rest in Peace....you will be missed by those who knew you.

August 12, 2012

Dear Susan Mackin: I did not have the pleasure of meeting your husband because he was honoring the recent death of a friend of yours which explains why he , too, will be deeply missed by all!

August 12, 2012

To The Mackin Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Gary and the enormous hurt you're feeling. Gary was great telling stories and putting a smile on everyone's face. One that comes to mind was when my brothers Billy and Eddie and I were painting the backside of the door/window building and Gary laughed so hard that we did it in one day because his daughter and friends took all summer. We'll miss running into him around Watertown/BJ's, truly 'The Real Deal'. Semper Fidelis Gary.
Love, Tom and Peg Walsh

Stephanie Racki

August 12, 2012

Words can't express how sorry we all are. Gary was one of a kind. A true and loyal friend. He stood by your side, fought for you, listened, gave advice and never judged. Kind and compassionate. We will remember his smile and love him more everyday. Thinking of the Mackin Family.

Jim Germinario

August 12, 2012

Susan, It's hard to believe Gary is gone. We know so well, he was a very very special person. You had the blessing of being by his side for many years. He will be missed by everyone that he touched in life. So sorry my dear.........
Jim

August 12, 2012

To the entire Mackin Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about Gary.
He was truly one of the "good guys"
I've had the pleasure of knowing.

Susan Guelli

August 11, 2012

Gail and Janice,
My thoughts are with you during this sad time.I know how much Gary meant to you. Love and prayers, Susan

Sister Maureen Flanagan

August 11, 2012

Dear Gail and Janice,
My prayers and condolences go with you at this time. Sister Maureen

Lincoln and Deanne Gaudet

August 11, 2012

Our condolences to Susan, Jack, Carolyn, Christine, Colleen and the rest of Gary's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 11, 2012

Dear Gail & Janice,

I am so sorry for you loss. I know how much your brother Gary meant to you and also his children. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Always
Barbara Skelley
Belmont, Ma

Alycia Angelone

August 11, 2012

Dear Christine & Family,
So sorry for your loss, I was not fortunate to meet him however, he sounded like a wonderful father and husband. Heaven gained an angel. Thinking of you during this sad time.
Love, Alycia Angelone & Brandan

Anthony Cicero

August 11, 2012

God Bless to everyone !!! Gary was a great man, and Always so nice to my Gran... he will be missed!! My prayers and Hugs go out to the Whole Mackin Family!!

john bittelari

August 11, 2012

sorry to hear about Gary's passing. very nice man. He was very kind to my father, George Bittelari, who worked for many years at Sterrit's.

James & Katherine Guerin

August 11, 2012

To the Mackin Family, Our prayers are with you and all your family. we were so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing.
God Bless all of you !!

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