Obituary for Gary Wilson
Gary T. Wilson
August 24, 1946 - August 6, 2019
Middletown, NY
Gary T. Wilson, retired Supervising treatment Aide for Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center, died on August 6, 2019 at Middletown Park Manor.
5th of 7 children born to Thornton & Vivianne Wilson, Gary was born on the 24th of August in 1946 in Middletown New York. After spending his early years in Middletown, the Wilson Family moved to Otisville where Gary spent the next 67 years.
Gary enlisted in the US Air Force in 1966 and proudly served our country for over 3 years, earning the rank of Sergeant Upon returning to civilian life, he began a long career at Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center where he took many new treatment team members under his wing. He was also a long-term substitute teacher at Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill.
Gary was a born leader, he loved sharing his intellect, experience and time to help others grow. His last professional position was as a security guard at Orange County Community College, where he worked right up until becoming ill this past February.
Golf, fishing and cooking were 3 of his favorite hobbies; he led a very hobby-rich life and always gave each 110% of his effort.
Gary took much pride in his work & hobbies but took even more pride in his family; his wife Christine, his daughter Carissa, Carissa’s husband Malcolm and most of all in his 2 grandsons, Kyden & Kanyon. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Gary is survived by 5 of his siblings; Jim Wilson, Bruce Wilson, Susan Mustion, Robert Wilson and Linda Rykowski.
Visitation will take place at Applebee-McPhilips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue Middletown New York on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 5pm - 7pm to be immediately followed by a remembrance ceremony from 7 pm to 8pm.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please make a donation in Gary’s name to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #212, PO Box 201 Goshen, New York 10924
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August 24, 1946 - August 6, 2019
Middletown, NY
Gary T. Wilson, retired Supervising treatment Aide for Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center, died on August 6, 2019 at Middletown Park Manor.
5th of 7 children born to Thornton & Vivianne Wilson, Gary was born on the 24th of August in 1946 in Middletown New York. After spending his early years in Middletown, the Wilson Family moved to Otisville where Gary spent the next 67 years.
Gary enlisted in the US Air Force in 1966 and proudly served our country for over 3 years, earning the rank of Sergeant Upon returning to civilian life, he began a long career at Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center where he took many new treatment team members under his wing. He was also a long-term substitute teacher at Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill.
Gary was a born leader, he loved sharing his intellect, experience and time to help others grow. His last professional position was as a security guard at Orange County Community College, where he worked right up until becoming ill this past February.
Golf, fishing and cooking were 3 of his favorite hobbies; he led a very hobby-rich life and always gave each 110% of his effort.
Gary took much pride in his work & hobbies but took even more pride in his family; his wife Christine, his daughter Carissa, Carissa’s husband Malcolm and most of all in his 2 grandsons, Kyden & Kanyon. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Gary is survived by 5 of his siblings; Jim Wilson, Bruce Wilson, Susan Mustion, Robert Wilson and Linda Rykowski.
Visitation will take place at Applebee-McPhilips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue Middletown New York on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 5pm - 7pm to be immediately followed by a remembrance ceremony from 7 pm to 8pm.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please make a donation in Gary’s name to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #212, PO Box 201 Goshen, New York 10924
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Visitation
Wednesday
14
Aug
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
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