Gary was born on November 6, 1954, in Dorchester, Massachusetts to Matthew and Ruth Happnie. At the age of 17, Gary joined the U.S Army serving in the 82nd and 101st Airborne for 13 years. After an honorable discharge, he settled in Orlando, FL to work for PepsiCo for 30 years. Gary has impacted the lives of many people and will be remembered as a wonderful Brother, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend.
Gary is survived by his two daughters Christian (Michael) Burns and Faith (Kyle) Clark; grandchildren, Sean (Alyssa) Happnie-Burns, Britani Burns, Gena Clark, Christian Burns, Jaxson Clark, Angelena Burns; great-grandchild Bryce Cohen; brothers and sisters Richard Rowland, Robert Happnie, Patricia Happnie, Jon (Clarence Harris) Happnie, Cathy (Charles) Conners, Dianne (James) Foley and numerous nieces and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his parents and brother James Rowland.
He peacefully passed in his sleep and wished for us to have a celebration of life service that will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 19 at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Gary’s memory to Zaksee Parrot Sanctuary at Zaksee.com.
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