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 Cemetary 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) and his grandson Kaleb (Alyssa) Tyler and a brother, Donald (Judy) Purdy