Saratoga Springs - Gary Gasper Garafalo, 66, passed away March 20, 2021 with his children by his side.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 19, 1955, he was the son of the late Anthony and Almerina Garafalo.

Gary was hardworking and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren grow. He loved being outside doing yard work and his favorite pastime was making people laugh, he would tell endless jokes as long as he had an audience. He loved the beach and traveling. His children looked up to him and he will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends.

Gary is predeceased by his son Gary Garafalo.

He is survived by his girlfriend Marianne Hannon; four children, Anthony (Gena), Jordan, Alicia (Joshua) and James; two sisters Mariann Coleman and Teresa (Jeff) Pinkow; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Annamarie, Jordan, Gary, Ella, and Asher.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society; https://www.cancer.org/

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 12noon to 1:30pm on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373). A graveside ceremony will immediately follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.