Gary Joseph Allen

Gary Joseph Allen of Hemet, California was born in Long Beach. He was raised by his mother Fleurette Allen and his Grandmother Emerentienne Girard Daigneault. An only child, Gary grew up with his cousins Yvette, Jeanne and Vincent Daigneault, but his favorite was his Uncle Joseph.

Gary entered the United States Air Force and served one term before being honorably discharged. He had a varied career including positions with Signal Oil, Northrop Grumman and also served as a director of Northrop Grumman Credit Union. He worked in real estate for builders and brokers from 1973-1980 in Texas and Orange County, California. His last position was working as an Assistant Estate Manager for Huguette Clark’s estate Bellosguardo in Santa Barbara, California.

Gary was always a car buff! He loved collecting big cars – the Buicks, Cadillacs and Chryslers – and owned over 200 cars in his lifetime. He was proud of his scale models of some of the more unique vehicles. He loved travel, good food and wine, and dancing with his beautiful wife Anna. Gary was also a member of Hemet Valley Baptist Church which he attended until his illness kept him at home.

Gary went home to be with Jesus peacefully in his sleep at his home in Hemet. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Anna, whom he loved with all of his heart, 4 step-children, 12 step-grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife of 35 years, Mrs. Linda Lee Maciag ( Escondido) and his beloved cousins Jeanne Ronay (George), Yvette Wilson (Daniel), and Vincent Daigneault (Jan) as well as numerous friends and loved ones. Services are under the direction of Weaver Mortuary.