GARY VERNON CRAVERO left us on Feb. 20, 2021. Gary was a dedicated North Miami Police officer for 36 years. Over that time he was highly decorated and received many commendations including Gold Medals at the Int. Police Olympics for Marksmanship, which he taught at the Academy. At his retirement in 2009 the Mayor erected a plaque honoring his service at City Hall. The former Chief of Police, Jim Devaney, who became a good friend, spoke fondly of his commitment.
After retiring Gary moved to Asheville, NC. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Jacqueline and his sister, Lori. He leaves behind an adoring sister, Sharee Pemberton, two beloved sons, Geoffrey and Jason, niece Melissa Casey, nephew, Gregg Pemberton, great-niece Nina and great-nephews Trevor and Hunter VanPopering.
Services Mar. 21 at 2:00 pm at the Baldwin-Fairchild Goldenrod Funeral Home, 7520 Aloma Ave, Winter Park. Graveside at Glen Haven 2300 Temple Dr. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Leukemia Society in honor of his dad and sister. https://donate.lls.org. PO Box 22324, NY NY 10087.