Obituary of Gary Ganley

Gary Ganley, a retired Foreman at the Lexington Parks Department and longtime member of the Sunrise Cruisers, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday morning at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 62 years old. Gary was born in Woburn, the son of George and Phyllis Ganley. He grew up in the Winnmere section of Burlington. He was a graduate of Burlington High School Class of 1970. He married his wife Doreen 39 years ago. They made their home in Lexington for 20 years and then spent the last 18 years living in Billerica. He spent 35 years working for the Town of Lexington Parks Department. His illness forced him to retire last year. Gary had a number of interests with classic cars being his biggest passion. He had a number of antique cars which included a 1964 Ford Falcon, 1958 Chevrolet and he was in the process of restoring a 1956 Chevrolet. He had a great number of friends whom he shared his interests in classic cars and was a longtime member of the Sunrise Cruisers Car Club. He won a number of trophies for his restorations and enjoyed participating in a number of car shows around New England. His favorite show was at Old Orchard Beach, Maine which was a much loved weekend away with the Sunrise Cruisers. He also enjoyed fresh water fishing, vacations spent at the lakes, and puttering around on small engines. He enjoyed his home, family, and his many friends. Gary was the loving husband of Doreen (Graham) Ganley. He was the loving father of Jason & his wife Jennifer of Billerica, Allison Vecchiarello & her husband Scott of Winchendon, and Jared of Billerica & his fiancée Ana Burgos. He was the brother of Ronald & his wife Louise of Hooksett, NH and Sandra Blanchet & her husband Paul of Nashua, NH. Gary was the proud grandfather of Ryan, Nicholas, Maria, Vinny, and Jordan. He was the best friend of John & Sheila Kula of Woburn. He also leaves his loving pet and companion, Roxy. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and will conclude with a Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The interment will be private. Memorials in Gary’s name may be made to the Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or www.caredimensions.org.