Utica, NY – Mr. Gary A. Klein, age 77, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Health Care in New Hartford.
He was born in Whitesboro, NY on June 28, 1944, a son of the late John S. and Orvetta (Becker) Klein. Gary was raised in Utica and educated in local schools. In August of 1977 he married the former, Maryann Bono. Maryann passed away on September 4, 2003 after over twenty-six years of marriage.
Gary worked at various car dealerships throughout the area, lastly holding a position with Navelli Cadillac in Rome.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Ricky Crouse of Utica, Tina Mallory of MI, and Cheryl and Marty Thomas of VA; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sarah Jenkins of Rome; many grandchildren, including Brandon Williams who was also his best friend; his brothers, Roger Klein of Utica, and Neil Klein of CA; and a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Ronald Ford of Whitesboro. He is also survived by many nieces, including, Tammy Klein who has been like a daughter to Gary, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Katherine Klein, Teresa Klein, Joseph and Gail Scarafile, and Sam and Cindy Bono. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas, Ronald, Robert, and Kenny Klein; two sisters, Rosetta Reichle, and Cheryl McElhinney; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Salvatore and Fanny Bono and three sisters-in-law, Elaine Klein, Rosalie Scarafile and Ann Smithson and her husband, Ron Smithson.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, January 12, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 at the Adrean Funeral Service, Inc., 700 Rutger St., corner of Mohawk St., (at the Matt Funeral Home). Mr. Klein’s funeral and celebration of life will follow visitation on Wednesday evening at 8:00 at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family at Carr Cemetery in Marcy, NY.