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Gary Clark Obituary

Gary Wayne Clark, Sr., 66, of Newington, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2025. He was born in Newtown on September 22, 1958, son of the late Ralph Irving Clark and the late Louise (Norton) Gudim. Gary worked for many years as a Maintenance Technician for Praxair Surface Technologies. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was fishing, boating, and camping, or riding his Harley. Gary will be remembered as a great guy, who was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Gary is survived by his loving partner of 29 years, Lisa Mangiafico; his sons Gary, Jr., (Kristen), Jason, and Eric Clark; and grandchildren Olivia and Xander; brothers Lee, Harold (Caren), and Bruce Clark; sister Elaine Dunton (Rich); brother Jeff Gudim (Stacy); and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Lisa's family: Jenny Mangiafico; Sebastian Mangiafico (fiancé Melaney Bacchiochi); and Dominic and Dante Mangiafico. Gary will be missed by many extended family members and close friends. He was predeceased by his brother Ralph Clark, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Gary's family on Friday, February 21st from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Home at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 626 Willard Ave., Newington. He will be laid to rest in Cedar Hill Cemetery. To share a condolence with his family, please visit www.duksa.net. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Gwen Winkler [email protected]

February 21, 2025

Jason, sorry for your loss.

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Frank Corsi

February 20, 2025

A big heart and a gentle soul. Kind, generous and patient is what I will always remember of Gary.
By the grace of God, may he rest in peace.

Sherrie Deveau

February 19, 2025

Gary was a great guy! Such a big heart, wonderful sense of humor and what a smile!! He just loved to laugh! “ Milk please”. I’ll miss you my friend.

Joe Karen and Giulia Gugliotti

February 19, 2025

My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathies during this sorrowful time.

Mary Lou Wall

February 19, 2025

Lisa and Jenny
My sincerest condolences to you and all your loved ones. My your memories of Gary always light your hearts.
Mary Lou Wall

Ralph I Clark III

February 18, 2025

My deepest sympathies!!!!!

Newington Memorial Funeral Home

February 18, 2025

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial

20 Bonair Ave, Newington, CT 06111

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21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Annunciation Parish- St. Mary's Church

626 Willard Ave.,, Newington, CT 06111

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Graveside service

12:45 p.m.

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT, Hartford, CT 06106

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