Collotta, Gary,72, of Apollo Beach, Florida, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on July 19th, 2020. Originally from Newton, Massachusetts. He loved his family and was happiest when with them. Gary was a sweet man who loved his family, animals, cooking, baking, and was an avid fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. He was in sales all of his life and was very successful entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife Sharon, son Gary (Danielle), daughter Amy (Eric) and grandchildren Nicholas and Haley. In addition, he is survived by his sister Donna Taylor (George) of Windsor, CT and brother Ronald (Jean)of Scottsdale, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHus) Foundation:
aHUS
PO BOX 93189
Rochester, NY 14692
Final arrangements by Dobies Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Trinity Memory Gardens in Trinity, Florida.
Bob & Bonnie Houle (Our Friend)
July 28, 2020, 12:00 am
So sorry for your loss.
Gary was a good man…kind, loving and funny. His family was everything to him. He will be missed, and never forgotten.
May he rest in God’s love and peace.
Joey Zani (Friend)
July 28, 2020, 12:00 am
Gary was such a wonderful man. He was thoughtful, kind and joy to be around. I will miss our friendly Yankees -v- Red Sox rivalry. Rest in peace my friend.
Marvin Mickow (brother in law)
July 28, 2020, 12:00 am
Sharon, Gary Jr and Amy- I wanted to share my sadness upon hearing this news. Gary was a wonderful man, I send you all our deepest sympathy.
Jacqueline Phillips (Neighbor and friend)
July 28, 2020, 12:00 am
We feel blessed to have Gary as our neighbor and friend. We will greatly miss his smile, always warm welcome and his visible love for Sharon, family, and four legged friends. We pray that all who loved him find peace and comfort. God bless. Jacqueline and Michael
Dan & Laura Bull (Friend & Neighbor)
July 28, 2020, 12:00 am
Sharon & family,
Gary was one of the kindest, most thoughtful gentlemen we have had the privilege to know. We will miss talking about N.E sports with him and will always remember him, always with wave, and ALWAYS with a smile.
Barbara Mallo (friend)
July 29, 2020, 12:00 am
Sorry to hear about Gary
Lois Milne (friend)
July 29, 2020, 12:00 am
Always a smile and hug, truly will be missed by his family and all with the good fortune to know him. A good life well-lived.
Patrick & Mary Beth Sweeney (Neighbor)
July 30, 2020, 12:00 am
I’m glad we got to know Gary. He always brightened our day, driving down our street, with Bear and Bella happily hanging out the window of his car. Finn misses the treats he could always count on when visiting Gary’s house. We miss his infectious smile and upbeat personality!! His presence in our neighborhood will be missed.
Jane P. Lillis (Newton classmate)
August 2, 2020, 12:00 am
Dear Sharon and family,
I was so sorry to read in the Boston Globe this morning of your beloved Gary's death.
I was a neighbor and classmate of Gary from Kindergarten all the way though Newton High. Happy memories from Bigelow Jr. High and Burr Park especially! 🙂
Gary was such a great guy then and it was so nice to read of what a lovely family and good life he has had.
My deepest sympathy and loving condolences to you and all the family.
Fondly, Jane Lillis
Always a Newton Corner girl, though now living in Shrewsbury!
Marcia androlot McClanahan (Knew Roy and hazel Lived on buswell st)
August 3, 2020, 12:00 am
I was 13 and spent a lot of time in your apartment.
I think it was Ronny that dropped the silverware down a crack in the floor. I think you had a dog named bingo
I loved dogs. Seeing Gary’s
Obituary brought back long ago memories. I am 85 and my husband is 88 and we live in Hingham ma.
Sorry for your loss