He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Margaret Rumick.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Iris; his children, Adam and Ashley; and his grandchildren, Logan and Lila Rumick.
Gary was a native of New Orleans, and over his lifetime lived in Sacramento, California, Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Covington, Louisiana. He graduated from Warren Easton High School in 1965 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University.
Gary owned and operated dry cleaning businesses in South Carolina and California. After semi-retiring, he then worked for San Juan Unified and St. Tammany School Districts.
Gary had many hobbies and interests. He enjoyed golf, pickleball, fishing, and was an LSU Tigers fan. He was a lifelong avid reader. He was perpetually cheerful,