He was born on August 6, 1962 and served with the US Army for several years. Gary was a member of the Penn Yan American Legion and VFW.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen S. Fudge (Shellabarger); daughter, Tonya Goss Fudge (Michael Goss); grandson, Grayson Wyatt Fudge; two step grandchildren, Zachery Goss and Matthew Goss; sister, Kathy Fudge-Martino; two brothers, Robert Fudge and Paul Fudge (Sue); sister-in-law, Diane Sustex (Alex); and cousin, April Wulf.

A Celebration of Life for Gary will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 2-5 pm at American Legion Post 355, 2001 Himrod Rd., Penn Yan, NY.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, Penn Yan, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.townsendwoodzinger.com