Gary was a graduate of Newbury High School, where he also distinguished himself as a State Track Star, a testament to the discipline and determination that would continue to shape his years ahead.
He built a long and respected career as a Machinist and Plant Manager with Newbury Industries, and later with Hahn Manufacturing, until he retired.
Gary was an active parishioner of St. Helen Catholic Church, including being a part of the church’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul and “Those Guys” group. He was also a member of the Burton Jaycees and was once Burton’s Zoning Inspector.
In his personal life, Gary loved fishing and cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Some of those moments were enjoyed on a chartered fishing boat, and others in simpler joys: getting ice cream together or heading out for a hike, creating memories marked by warmth, presence, and care.
Gary is survived by his daughter Martina (Kevin) Kehoe; son Christopher (Karen) Ott; grandchildren Catherine (Doug) Keller, Robert (Christine) Sohlberg, Adam Kehoe, Nicholas Kehoe, Evan (Baylee) Kehoe, and Natalie Kehoe; great-grandchildren Sofie Sohlberg, Luca Sohlberg, and Lucy Kehoe; sister Linda Barron; and brother Ricky (Michelle) Ott.
He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Ott; brothers Larry and Bobby Ott; and brother-in-law Rich Barron.
Family and friends may call at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd., Newbury on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Interment at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gary’s name may be made to the St. Helen School Angel Scholarship Fund at https://www.catholiccommunity.org/give/catholic-education/angel-scholarship-fund
