From Miss Ford’s second grade class at Lincoln School on, Gary was a friend of mine. He was everybody’s friend. Bright, smart, athletic and good looking â€" girls, teachers and classmates liked, admired and respected the kid who didn’t know how to hate. You felt safe with Gary. He stood up to bullies, teachers and coaches not in defiance but in an effort to understand what they were thinking. Tough guys who pushed him too hard regretted it and learned to leave him be. Gary would tackle teammates helping them up apologizing for any “discomfort.â€? Head Coach JB yelled at him for being too compassionate. He just smiled and ignored him. Gary often said his happiest days were playing in RHS’s Memorial Stadium on Sunday pick-up football games affectionately known as the “Z-Bowl.â€? Generations of football players and non-athletes alike played hard, laughed and gathered together after the games in friendship. Just the way Gary liked it. â€" Curt Slocum

Craig, I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with your family. -Tracy Bollin

Judy, We were so sorry to hear the news. Our deepest sympathy. Love, Paula, Michael and Alexa

Tom & Hilda Osmanski. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He truly was a Legend! He was the reason the 1971 team finished 6-3. He was a monster! He was nothing but muscle. I tried to tackle him in practice and thought he separated my shoulder. He was the most humble guy I ever had the privilege to play sports with. He was an awesome competitor and student athlete. He will truly be missed. Again our thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family.

Judy, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sarah

My Dear Lyndsay, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I wish with all my heart I could ease the ache. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Loving you, Beth

God bless you Gary !!

Judy my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could ease your heart ache. My prayers and thoughts are with you please take care.

Sherri, I am so sorry for the loss of Gary. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Judy, and Hassan family. I'm so sorry to hear of the death of your husband and father. He was taken too soon.

Judy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers!! R.I.P Gary

Condolences to the Hassan and Riordion families

Rest in peace Gary. Bill and I send our prayers to you Judy ,your children and grandchildren.So sorry to hear of his passing . God bless😇

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hassan family. I am sorry for your loss. Gary was a great guy and we will miss him.

Dear Esther and Sherri and the rest of the Hassan family..... My thoughts and prayers are with you. Terrible tragedy and may her rest in peace.

Judy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time - may the many happy memories you shared be a source of comfort now and always - Love, Rose, Joe and family

It is with Great sorry I have just learned of the passing of my friend Gary,from another uPS driver,Gary was NWH driver for many years and was our best.Godd bless and comfort the family as he was a good man!!! Cleveland Ward NWH Newton Lower Falls.

Judy and family, we have been neighbors for 34 yrs. and we are all so very sorry for your loss. We are here for you anytime you need anything at all. My heart breaks for you and you are in our prayers!

Gary was an amazing and unique person. I really enjoyed talking and even studying the scriptures with him. Not many knew it but he enjoyed the Bible. We can all draw consolation in knowing about that books promise of a resurrection. He was too good a man not to be in Paradise. Love to his wonderful family, Joe

Judy and family, you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

I will not forget Gary in high school or football. A quiet humble soul.

Dear Lynsay, we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. We are thinking of you & praying for you & your family. We love & miss you. Priscilla , Lori & Melanie

Gary was a dear friend. His locker was right next to mine during years of high school football and track. Unfortunately I only saw Gary once since we graduated. It was by the concession stand behind the stadium during a RHS football game. He saw me and ran over to give me a hug. Picked me right off my feet. I still smile when I think of it. He will be missed. My best to all of his family. I'll being praying for you.

I knew Gary from him working for UPS, and he was a kind and sometimes funny man. Didn't know the family but I'm very sorry for your loss. He was too young as was my husband when he passed at the age of 60. I hadn't seen Gary for quite awhile since he left UPS but always remembered him. God Bless.

Dear Hassan family, I was humbled and so very sorry to hear about your Dad's too soon passing. The time I have spent with Melissa and Nolan and her family have shown me how close and loving you are together. I know this will be a tough hit, please be comforted that his memory will be prayed upon. Our sincerest condolences to you all and especially Mrs. Hassan, may you be given a sign from your husband one soon .

I am so sorry for your loss...thoughts and prayers

My thoughts and prayers are with Judy & family during this difficult time.

Judy and Family, I am deeply sorry for your profound loss, my Prayers are with you at this sorrowful time _

Judy I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Gary

Gary was voted "shyest" in the 72 class yearbook. I translate shy as the same as humble. Jesus was the most humble person to walk the face of the earth and Gary had that in his character. I have nothing but fond Memories of Gary. I wish he would have attended some of the reunions but that was him. Every time we got together I was hoping he would be there. I love the ups guys that I've met over the years. He fits that mold so well.....serving others! My condolences to the family from the entire owen family. Rip Gary

We are so sad of the loss of your Father-in-law Annmarie-> Gary Hassan. Please tell your husband Craig, that we feel and understand his sorrow he is feeling and to his family. He was a wonderful Father and grandfather by his pictures alone. And yes you husband is a special man like is father. @--<--- Eileen Collopy

To Gary's Family and Friends: Very sorry for your loss. Remember Gary from Jr and Sr. High School. Well-liked classmate, good student and athlete. In Mr. Corbett's 8th grade art class, Gary posted a realistic drawing of football players midaction. It was an illustration. Smiled and shrugged when it was admired by classmates.