January 6, 2015
Dennis T. Gantley, 74 of Fulton passed away peacefully at his home after a battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Fulton, NY to the late Everett and Esther (Pitcher) Gantley. He has remained a lifetime resident of Fulton. Mr. Gantley was a self-employed Logger and he owned and operated Black Creek Lumber, Fulton for 50 years. He was an avid hunter, and fisherman. Mr. Gantley was a licensed pilot and his passion was flying his Cessna. Mr. Gantley is survived by his wife of 53 years Merry Gantley of Fulton, their 4 children: Eric (Patricia) Gantley of Syracuse, Rev. Mark Gantley of Hawaii, Denise Fleet of Baldwinsville, NY, and Kristen (Rafael) Gantley Chavez of Cicero, NY; 3 siblings: Everett Gantley of CA, Maria Murdoch of Phoenix, NY, Joseph Gantley of CA, 6 grandchildren: Kathryn, Erin, Evan, and Brian Gantley and Alexander and Julian Chavez and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday 11:30 am at Holy Trinity Church, Fulton where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Mr. Gantley’s son Rev. Mark Gantley. Burial will be held in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be conducted 1:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 West 2nd St. S., Fulton.
Very sorry. I lost a good friend in Dennis. I cannot forget our times at FHS. He will be missed.
Bill Hastings
Hadley, NY
My condolences to the family at this very time. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in God’s word the Bible at Revelation 21:3,4.
Merry and family, it is with sincere and deepest sympathy that I write this note. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers this week. We understand how difficult it is and hope that you can find some comfort in knowing that his long struggle is finally completed. Blessings, Arlene Okoniewski and Rusty Okoniewski, Casselberry and Orlando, FL..
Merry,
You have lost a great man and her will be remembered in many ways! Keep your head high as well as your spirits. he is in a better place with no worries and or pain. Thoughts, Love and Prayers are with you and all of your family.
Barbara, Gary and Bob