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In lieu of flowers

Please consider a donation to Gary Velasco's Celebration of Life.

Personal note from Gary's Family

Our family is grateful for the love and support from everyone during this very difficult time. We are going to honor Gary with a Celebration of Life the way he would want, music, drinks and laughter with family and friends. This Celebration will be a weekend long event for people that are traveling long distances. Your presence is requested but not required for the entire weekend.

Please be sure to upload photos under the Memories tab or email them to gavmemorial@gmail.com.

Also, if you have a song that reminds you of Gary, please upload it here through Spotify:
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Obituary

Gary Allen Velasco

December 3, 1944 — November 23, 2023

Columbia, TN

Gary Allen Velasco, born on December 3, 1944, in Gilroy, California, peacefully departed this world on November 23, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Columbia, Tennessee.

Gary, a proud patriot, served his country with honor in the United States Navy. He had a lifelong passion for classic cars, and he loved to speak about it with anyone …

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Born

December 3rd, 1944
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Graduated from high school

1962
Gilroy High School
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Enlisted in United States Navy

1968

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