Born in Queens, NY, he was raised in Laurelton, NY, and considered it the greatest place on earth surrounded by his extended family and friends. He had a passion for sports, actively playing, coaching, and spectating various games including baseball, basketball, and golf.
Gary dedicated over 30 years to the garment industry, with more than two decades spent at FAB Industries in New York City. However, his ultimate joy and most significant role came later in life as "Papa" to his grandchildren. They meant the world to him, enjoying his corny jokes, personalized playlists, outings to Applebee’s, sleepovers, and beach adventures.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Beth Pomper Weissman; his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Bethany Weissman; his daughter and son-in-law, Perri and Eric Schein; his four grandchildren, Bodie and Noah, and Lucy and Leo. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Len Berkowitz, and his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Caterina Weissman.
He was predeceased by his sister Laurie Beane and his parents, Harold and Joyce Weissman.
Arrangements for honoring Gary's life are as follows:
Services will take place at 11am on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels in Manalapan, NJ. Friends and extended family should arrive between 10:15am-10:30am for the 11am service time. Interment will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin, NJ.
Shiva will be observed at Perri and Eric’s home on Sunday, May 12, 2024 immediately following the burial, and on Monday, May 13, Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, from 1-4 PM and 6-9 PM each day. Additionally, Shiva will be held at Beth’s home on Thursday, May 16, from 1-4 PM and 6-9 PM, and on Friday, May 17, from 1-5 PM.
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