Gary Girard Kantak Obituary
In loving memory of Gary Girard Kantak of Cortland, New York, born in Camillus, New York, who departed this world on January 9, 2025 at the age of 76. Gary Girard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William and Lillian; and his siblings, William, Don, James, Jean Sullivan and Barbara Sofio.
He is survived by: his wife Dawn Tangredi; his sons, Jason (Jill) of Baldwinsville and Christian (Rachel) of Baldwinsville; his stepdaughters, Joan Booth of Chittenango and Stephanie Korber (William) of Ridley Park, PA; his grandchildren, Jonah, Jared, Jadyn, Trevor, Alexandra Kantak, Kassidy Loose, Joshua, Jacob Booth, Taylor and Abigail Korber; and his sisters, Beverly Hemler, Shirley Hemler and Mary Ellen McVicker (James). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Buranich Funeral Home (5431 W Genesee St, Camillus, NY 13031). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery (4069 Howlett Hill Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to DAV – Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
