Gary H. Purdy

Cato, NY November 14, 1946 – July 6, 2026 Age 79

Gary Harold Purdy passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Family and friends may join for a graveside service on Saturday, July 11, at 11:00 at Union Hill Cemetery on Cato.

Gary was born in Syracuse, son of the late William Harold Purdy and Velma Burgdorf Purdy, on November 14, 1946. Gary graduated from Red Creek High School and was drafted into the US Army, where he proudly served from 1966 to 1968. He then went to work for Kodak, and after 31 years, he retired in 1999. Gary was an avid sports fan and loved to place a good wager on any game, given the opportunity. He was a 50-year member of the Wolcott American Legion, Post 881, and a long-time member of the Wolcott Elks Lodge 1763.

He is survived by his daughter, Lori Purdy-Tyler (Toby Rice), his grandson Kaleb (Alyssa) Tyler, and a brother, Donald (Judy) Purdy.