John Dustin Gagnon 1966 - 2019
LIVERPOOL - Mr. John Dustin Gagnon, age 53, went to Jesus who awaited him on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He passed in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.
John was born the son of Olga I. (Rivera) Gagnon Palczynski and the late Donald F. Gagnon. He is survived by his second father, Russell R. Palczynski; his daughter, Gabriella R. Gagnon; his son, Matthew D. Gagnon; wife, Kristin; step-daughters, Ashley Weaver, and Cara Weaver; his brother and sister-in-law, David M. and Lauri Gagnon; and nephews, Michael, and Anthony Gagnon. He also leaves his "favorite aunt", Carmen Laurey and his cousins, James and Emily Laurey, and Robert and Beatrice Laurey; his uncle, Alex Rivera; many additional cousins and extended family; best friend Mark Ravas and wife Laurie and their children Noah (godson) and Zack. He also leaves a host of unforgettable friends in Utica. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Alejandro and Juanita (Millet) Rivera; and his paternal grandparents, Dustin and Anna (Fliss) Gagnon.
John's visitation and funeral service were held in Syracuse.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Memorial Mass of Christian Burial which will commence on Saturday morning at 10:30 at Historic Old St. John's Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be considered to Historic Old St. John's Food Pantry; envelopes will be available at the service.
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Published by The Observer-Dispatch from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Gagnon

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13 Entries

Jim Callinan

September 18, 2019

To the Gagnon Family,

I just found out about John's passing and I am heartbroken to hear this awful news. I was John's roommate at Siena and he was the best damn roommate anyone could have, we had so many great times at Siena, I cannot begin to even count them all. Was doing some research to track him down for the upcoming 30th reunion at Siena, when I came across this website. Needless, to say I am devastated to see my mighty friend is no longer amongst us here on Earth. Sorry, we didn't stay in touch more brother, I thought of you often these past years, wherever I was my friend. Knowing you, I'm sure you put up an epic battle till the end.

Rest in Peace Brother, till we meet again.

Phil Styc

September 3, 2019

Such a same...

August 26, 2019

I'm so sorry your loss, John was a good friend in school (St. Peters) and growing up, my thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Brian Graf
Ormond Beach FL

Catherine Fuerst Mack

August 20, 2019

Olga, David, the Laurey family (my 2nd families): It is to hard to put a lifetime of memories, love and friendship into words. I am blessed to have had the honor of calling Johnny my brother (and Dudies too). So may great times, from the first day of kindergarten until the day he passed. He will forever be in my heart and soul, as are all of you. He fought like a warrior and remained true to himself the whole time! I love you all!

Robert Solano

August 16, 2019

It was a pleasure to have met you my friend. I enjoyed all the great conversations and the laughs. My condolences to his family and friends.

Michelle Hojohn-Browne

August 14, 2019

My deepest sympathies to John's family. What a wonderful guy who I always believed...really was.. Mary Jo's brother. Sending prayers of comfort.

Mary Ann Davis

August 13, 2019

My Condolences and prayers to the family,

Shawn Crandall

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Mark Fuerst

August 13, 2019

Olga and David and family - I am saddened by the passing of Johnny. He was charming, funny, smart, and a friend to all of us Fuersts. He always had a smile on his face, and he and Matt were inseparable for years (along with Dudies). There was hockey, basketball, sledding, baseball, table tennis, snowball fights, Fugitive and other sports and games being played on our street and our lawns, and Johnny was always there. He was essentially the sixth member of our family.

My condolences and prayers go out to all of you and your family members.

Jim and Lisa Fluty

August 13, 2019

Olga, Dave and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

August 13, 2019

Olga my thought and prayers continue to be with you and family. I am sure John is resting in the Lord. Peace and Jesus' love be with you and your family.Bernie Hughes

Sally Pugliese

August 12, 2019

Olga and family so sorry about your loss may John RIP

Tom Disinger

August 12, 2019

John... Thank you for making Kristin so happy....

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