Gary Wayne Anthony Mayone

Gary Wayne Anthony Mayone passed peacefully on August 10, 2021 at Imperial Point Medical Center at the age of 63. He is survived by his father, Jerry Salvatore Mayone, also of Ft. Lauderdale , wife Mary Foley-Mayone , children, Julana Foley of Kalamazoo Michigan, Ayanna Foley , Amlak-I Foley and Esther Foley, all of Ft. Lauderdale. Niece Kelly Mayone of Virginia Beach and her children, (great nephews and great niece) Shawn, William and Catherine. A brother, Jerry Mayone and his wife Kathy of Succhess Georgia and their children Courtney Schilling and husband Thomas and son Thomas, daughter Melanie Sawdye and her husband Alexander of Atlanta, Georgia . Gary is preceded in death by relatives Aunt Mary Alecca of Kingston, NY and her sons ( Gary’s cousins) Richie and Tommy Alecca of Kingston, NY. His Uncle Charles Mayone of Glasco, NY and his sons ( cousins) Terry and Raymond, with wife Carol Ann and cousin Mandy and her husband Tony Elia of Glasco NY. Gary is survived by his maternal aunt Marilyn Cook of Beverly Hills, FL and her grandson Christian in addition Cheryl Gauntt and her husband Bobby of Port Ewen, NY. Surviving Gary is his great-cousin Rosemary Markle of Fort Myers, Florida.

Gary was born on May 13, 1958 in Hartford Conneticut to Jerry and Bernice Mayone. He graduated from FAU with a Bachelor’s degree in music. He married Mary B. Foley-Mayone , an MSW with a speciality in addictions on February 14, 2012. Gary earlier proposed to Mary in 1987, however she declined his proposal as she felt the immediate task of Gary becoming a father to her four children could have hindered his musical career . Gary then asked to be the children’s Godfather. They met again on August 31, 2011 when Gary performed at St. Andrews Presbyterian. Within one month, Mary proposed to Gary and they wed on February 14, 2012 in a simple service at Gary’s church; Northcreek Presbyterian of Coconut Creek, FL. The children remember him as loving, kind, generous and Gary always wanting people to see the best in themselves. They also shared that he wanted them to have a love for God, continue with good work ethics, and “ be true to yourself.”

He was an exceptionally loving and generous man, witty and able to make his family laugh. He was especially fond of Billy Graham and listened to the sermons frequently. Gary was passionate about serving his church family through his music and loved his Bible studies at home with Mary. He was a member of North Creek Presbyterian Church and played piano there for 20 years. Gary performed in 27 countries, is featured on more than 100 recordings and holds two music degrees.

A viewing is scheduled for August 19th from 3:00-7:00 pm and August 20th from 12:30-2:30. Burial will follow at 3:00 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven at 1500 South State Road 7 North Lauderdale , Fl 33068. The memorial service will follow at 7 pm at North Creek Presbyterian Church located at 4601 NW 71st Place, Coconut Creek. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gary’s life.

Condolences can be sent to Mary Foley-Mayone at 2924 NW 48th Street, Tamarac FL 33309. The family would like to thank the exceptional medical team at Broward Health Imperial Point from Dr. Torres, to the palliative care physicians, Dr. Kowlaski and his colleagues along with the many ICU nurses who so lovingly cared for Gary.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraeercoralsprings.com for the Mayone family.