RIP Gary Gilroy
So sad to hear that Gary Gilroy had passed away on August 17th. I had heard he wasn’t doing well.
I first met Gary when I was looking for a house in Bay Ridge years ago. He was super nice, upbeat and helpful. Although we didn’t find our home with him, he always knew me when I saw him (we both have alliterative names).
When I first saw Gary singing in the area, he was part of the Piranha Brothers. Over the years, I have seen him sing and play guitar with different people/bands in bars, the 3rd Avenue Festival and other places too (even in Breezy). He had a great voice, loved singing and making other people happy. He was loved by the audience and had a lot of friends/fans in Bay Ridge!
I imagine he’s met up with some other Bay Ridge greats and is playing and singing in heaven. Gone way too soon. *Prayers for Gary’s wife and family.*
RIP Gary.
Obituary and service at Clavin info
A mass for Gary is at OLA on Friday morning. They are also having the mass online here.
At Salty Dog, a song that Gary loved to sing was played in his honor.
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Gary Gilroy was remembered by his friends at The Canny Brothers Summer Concert – see here. Gary sometimes played with the Canny Brothers.
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Hugs,
marlene
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