As many of you know, Gary was a handy man. When he would visit he would make a list of little things that had to be fixed; door knobs loose, trim needing paint, chairs reapholstered etc. One visit he decided he would help finish our basement, or create a TV watching space for the girls to play in. He put up walls, painted them with primer and basically set up a nice little area. he also had the idea to paiint one half of a wall with chalkboard paint. It was a great idea for a kid's space. He chose a deep tan color and we have a great place for messages now. One thing he didn't tell us about was he found some glow in the dark paint. So now when you go inour basement, at the foot of the stairs is a big 'happy face' of glow in the dark paint with "uncle gary" written under it. I like the surprise I get when I go down there in the dark! It still glows!  He always had some hidden trick like that, and it makes me happy to think it, cause he got a kick out of that kind of stuff! Such a pleasant surprise and joyful person.
 

Don't let the title scare you. 

When Gary, Marc and I were little and visiting Hampton Beach NH we had a minor lapse in judgement.  We were walking on the boardwalk and observed a person drop a $20 bill.  As kids, we didn't really think it through and did not run up and return the money.  We spent it!   We got into trouble of course and learned our lesson. This is just a snippit memory from our childhood that comes to mind.

I did enjoy that time of my life spending time with my pal Gary.  I miss you Gary.

As you know Gary was a loving and devoted uncle. I am not sure how it started but when the girls were little, my sister Terry and Gary used to tease each other and soon the girls joined in. Teasing Gary, him teasing them ( that part never changed, he loved to tease the nieces) Somehow one of them called him  "Auntie Gary" and of course my sister was there and it just stuck. It was with fondness and joviality that he was called that, and he just enjoyed the joke!