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Obituary of Gary Gabrys

(Gasport)  Gary J. Gabrys age 59 died September 14, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.  He was born September 7, 1959 in Kenmore, NY, a son of Joseph and Esther (Drotter) Gabrys and had lived in this area all of his life.
Gary was president of Gasport Wood Products where he worked for many years creating beautiful cabinetry.  He enjoyed the outdoor especially fishing and hunting with his father at their camp in the Southern Tier.  Gary was most proud of the 8 point buck he shot when he was 13 years old and for the bear he shot in 2006.  He loved spending time with his family, he especially adored his grandson Bryson who was “papa’s little helper”, helping plant his vegetable garden or mowing the lawn and was always there for snuggles and ice cream.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife Lori of 44 years; his son James (Ashley Williams) Gabrys; his daughter Hallie Gabrys both of Gasport; grandson Bryson and grandbabies on the way; brothers Joseph (Cynthia) Gabrys of Lockport, Timothy (Veronica) Gabrys of Gasport; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Debra (Jay) Moore of FL, Lisa (Donald) Smith of CO, Edwin (Dawn) Winkley of Middleport, Karen (Mike) Punch of Middleport; mother-in-law Ada Winkley of Middleport; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his father-in-law Edwin Winkley, Sr.
The family will receive friends at the Middleport Fire Department, 28 S. Main St. Middleport NY 14105 on Saturday September 22nd from 2:00pm-5:00pm where his Memorial Service will follow at 5:00pm.  Memorials may be made to the organization of one’s choice. 

Gary + WINKLEY, Lori. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph F. Gabrys
October 19, 1933 — April 24, 2024
Gasport

(Gasport) Joseph F. Gabrys, owner and operator of Gasport Wood Products, passed away early Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born October 19, 1933, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Mendrysa) Gabrys. 
Shortly after the Korean War, he married Esther (Drotter) Gabrys. They were happily married for 69 years until his passing. Joe had a passion for hunting and got 111 white tail bucks. He enjoyed four-wheeling and was always busy tinkering and building things.
 In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Gary J. Gabrys; brother Edward (Doris) Gabrys; sisters Helen Daniels, Irene (Joseph) Belczak.
 He is survived by his wife Esther; sons Joseph (Cynthia) Gabrys, Timothy (Veronica) Gabrys; daughter-in-law Lori Gabrys; grandchildren Heather, Kelly, Justin, Steven, Hallie (Lance), James; great-grandchildren Cameron, Morgan, Rebekah, Nathaniel, Esther, Bryson, Lincoln, Kora, Lydia, Jayden as well as several nieces and nephews.

 Due to him donating his body to science, his Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, Gasport.
To share a memory of Joe, visit wwwmitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
To share a memory of Joe, visit wwwmitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph + DROTTER, Esther. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edwin + Ada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/12/1971

GABRYS - Joseph J. Gabrys
of 4316 Mapleton Rd., Lockport,
died Monday, Jan. 11, 1971 after
a lengthy Illness. Born in
Poland, he resided in the Town
of Pendleton for the past 46
years. Husband of the late
F r a n c e s (nee Mendrysa)
Gabrys, he is survived by two
sons, Edward Michael (Doris)
Gabrys of Lockport, Joseph F.
(Esther) Gabrys of Gasport;
two daughters, Mrs. Helen
Daniel of Lockport and Mrs.
Joseph (Irene) Belczak of North
Tonawanda; 15 grandchildren
and eight great ° grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews 'also
survive. Funeral services will
be conducted at 9:30 a.m.-
Thursday, Jan. 14 from the
Pawenski Funeral Home, 652
Oliver St., (corner of Fifth
Avenue), North Tonawanda, and
at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of
Czestochowa C h u r c h , Rev.
Chester F. Kotkiewicz officiating.
Burial in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery. Family will receive
friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Joseph + MENDRYSAS, Frances. Frances was born in Cheektowaga, Erie County, NY; died on 8 Sep 1970 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/9/1970

NORTH TON A WAN DA- Mrs.
Frances (Mendrysas) Gabrys of
4361 Mapleton Road, Lockport,
died unexpectedly T u e s d ay
(Sept. 8, 1970) in her home.
Born In Cheektowaga, she
lived in Lockport for the last
46 years. She was a member
of the Pallotine Fathers Lady
Auxiliary here.
She is survived by her husband,
Joseph; two sons Edward
Michael, of Lockport and Frank
S., of Gasport; two daughters,
Mrs. Helen Daniel of Lockport
and Mrs. Joseph Belczak, of
here; two brothers, Joseph and
Michael Fischer, both of
Cheektowaga; three sisters,
Mrs. Anna Pych, of Alden, Mrs.
Joseph Brenkus and Mrs. Chester
Nowak, both of Cheektowaga.
15 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Prayers will be said at 9:30
a.m. Friday at the Pawenski
Funeral Home, followed by a
requiem mass at 10 a.m. in Our
Lady of Czestochowa Church.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and
Thursday at the funeral home.