Gary J Garrand

Plattsburgh Gary J. Garrand, 49, of Maryland Road, Plattsburgh, New York passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at his home after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer with his family by his side. He was born in Plattsburgh, New York on July 25, 1959 the son of Gerald "Jerry" and Margaret (Pellerin) Garrand. Gary attended Beekmantown Central School during his elementary years and was a graduate of St. John's School Class of 1978 where he was First Team All Star in 1977. He graduated from SUNY Canton Class of 1980. As a teenager, Gary worked at his father's business (Garrand's Toyota Sales) working in various departments. He became President and General Manager of Garrand's Toyota Sales in Plattsburgh. Gary enjoyed snowmobiling with his sons, Geoffrey and Ryan, his fiancé Lisa, his brother Mark and numerous friends at the family camp in Loon Lake. Gary spent many hours on Lake Champlain boating. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR and often attended NASCAR races at Loudon. Gary enjoyed playing golf and participated in several local fund raising tournaments. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Plattsburgh Lodge #621, the Knights of Columbus Council #255 and the Moose Lodge. Gary had a great love of family. He especially enjoyed Sunday family gatherings at camp. Thanksgiving and Christmas were his favorites. He enjoyed cooking special dishes for his family and friends. An avid sports fan, Gary enjoyed the New York Giants and Yankees. Gary was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Henry and Lea Pellerin, his paternal grandparents Peter and Cora Garrand and a brother-in-law Timothy McCallister. He is survived by his sons; Geoffrey and Ryan Garrand of Plattsburgh, his parents Jerry and Margaret Garrand of Plattsburgh, his fiancé Lisa Robinson of Plattsburgh, two sisters; Kathy McCallister of Plattsburgh, Debbie Garrand and her companion Randy Houle of Rouses Point, a brother Mark Garrand and his wife Teresa of Plattsburgh, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him Calling hours will be Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Peter's Church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary's memory may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center or Seton Catholic School. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com