Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents Alfred and Emily Lilley on October 31st, 1934. Gary worked for the city of Royal Oak, Michigan. Gary served our country in the United States Navy. He was selected in honor and was flown on a plane with other military service members to Washington D.C. where they toured our nation’s capital and visited monuments. Gary had many loves like bringing people together for his themed parties. He loved antique cars, enjoyed helping people, and he loved dogs, especially Thor who was his constant companion.
Gary is predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Emily Lilley. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Kucharski Lilley of Bradenton, FL, his sons, Steve Lilley and Keith Lilley, both of Michigan, his stepson, Richard Butkiewicz of Eynon, PA, his stepdaughter, Kimberly Gensiak of Dalton, PA, his sister, Mary Ann Walkley of Bradenton, FL, his two granddaughters of Michigan, and his four great-grandchildren of Michigan.
