Obituary of Gustav J. Garay

Gustav John Garay of Honeoye Falls died at home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at age 79. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Marjorie. Gus is survived by his daughter Suzanne Garay Tulloch, son in law Kenneth Andrew Tulloch, grandchildren Ian Andrew and Madeline Southers; his son Gustav Christopher Garay, daughter in law MaryAnn Garay and grandchildren Samantha Leigh, Elizabeth Rebekah and Ryan Christopher. Joan Garay Gillespie, sister, resides in Connecticut. Gus's extended family includes many neices and nephews and dear friends Joseph and Betty Burnett. Born the son of Gustav John Garay and Elizabeth Versegi on May 24, 1933 in Cartaret New Jersey. He received his Bachelor's of Science from Columbia College and a Doctor of Science from Rutgers University. Gus achieved the rank of Captain in the U. S. Air force resigning his commission in 1958. Gus taught college students for an excess of 20 years. He will be remembered as a life long educator and supporter of all the sciences and education. Gustav was a devoted father, active grandfather and longtime member of the professional scientific community . His life will be Celebrated during his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 26 Mendon Ionia Road, Mendon on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 9:30 am, his friends may join the family for the Mass and also a luncheon to follow in the Msgr. Schnacky Center. Burial, Mendon Cemetery immediately following. His family is grateful to all of the members Comfort Keepers and Homestay Corporation who cared for him during his period of illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. www.sigmaxi.org