Gary was born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Lewis and Josephine De Michele on July 31, 1950.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the Navy submarine service, and was awarded the National Defense Medal. He married Diane Rosenthal on February 23, 1974 in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Gary is survived by his spouse, Diane De Michele; his son David De Michele; his mother Josephine De Michele; his sister Jacqueline De Michele Grenon and her husband Andrew Grenon. Gary is preceded in death by his father, Lewis.
Gary’s passions were racing, music and entertainment. In the 70’s he was an avid go-cart, stock car and drag racer, winning awards at local tracks. When he moved to Tampa in 1980, he opened G.D.M. Productions recording studio where he engineered, mixed and produced records for local musicians. He played drums and bass with numerous Tampa Bay area bands, the longest being for 20 years with the founding members of 60 Cycle Hum. In 2007 he opened Tony’s Spotlight Tavern where patrons could enjoy Italian food while listening to bands and individual musicians. Gary transitioned careers in 2010 to agency manager and chief security officer of Critical Response Security. After retiring, Gary enjoyed traveling the country in his RV coach with his wife Diane and dog Scout.
A visitation for Gary will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Carrollwood, 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618 with Rabbi Jason Rosenberg of Congregation Beth Am officiating.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Dr., Trinity, FL 34655.
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