Gary Fedigan

Francis  G. ' Gary' Fedigan , 78 of Genesee Garden Apts., Auburn passed away peacefully Sunday evening November 5,2017 at Auburn Community Hospital with his loving family at his side.
He was a life resident of Auburn, the son of the late Theodore and Mary Ryan Fedigan. Gary or ' Papa Bear' as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was a West High School graduate, class of 1957.  Gary was a US Army veteran during the Vietnam era, where he was part of the Big Red One infantry, while stationed mostly in Germany. He was a very devout catholic and communicant of St. Mary's Church. Gary was employed for more than 30 years as a corrections officer at Auburn Correctional Facility and more recently had worked security at Auburn Community Hospital for over 12 years.  Some of Gary's  passions included, dancing, walking just about anywhere, watching sporting events, and  an occasional trip to O.T.B. to see his equestrian friends.
This all paled  in comparison to the love  he had for people, especially his family . Papa Bear's sense of humor, charismatic smile, loving nature, and  lengthy story telling, will forever be remembered and truly  never duplicated . A true ' Legend' in his own mind.
He is survived by his loving companion of several years, Pat Strecker, two daughters Michele ( Kevin) Jones, Suzanne ( Chas) Corey- Allen, a son Gary ( Regina) Fedigan all of Auburn, nine grandchildren Stefanie ( Mike) Corey, Sarah ( Damian) Whitaker, Melissa ( Eli) Corey, Danielle Fedigan, Erica Fedigan, Jack Corey, Ryan Fedigan, Mimi Allen, Rory Allen, for great- grandchildren Ava, Griffin, Liam, Stella, six sisters Marlene ( Wilson) Long, Donna Major, Carol ( Tom) Galbally, Mary Catherine ( Ron) Shortsleeve, Cindy Fogg, Linda ( Phil) Hale, four brothers Jack ( Kathy) Fedigan, David ( Carol) Fedigan, Bobby ( Dawn) Fedigan, Jimmy Fedigan, sister-in-law Sandy Fedigan, brother-in- law Tom ( Debbie) Conner as well as numerous, nieces,nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Gary was predeceased by his wife Ann Conner Fedigan, granddaughter Jessica Gentile,  and brother Billy Fedigan.
Friends and relatives are invited  to join the family, Thursday at 11:00 am in St. Mary's Church for Gary's Mass of Christian burial. Calling hours are Wednesday from 3-7 pm in the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St. Any co- workers are welcome to come early before their shift at 2:30 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff on the second floor at The Commons for their loving and compassionate care that was shown to Gary during his stay.
In honor of his late granddaughter Jessica Gentile, the family requests any contributions to be made in his honor to H.E.A.L., PO Box 458, Auburn , NY 13021.

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