Gary Reistrom, 76, of Baldwinsville, New York, passed on July 23, 2023. Gary was born on January 07, 1947. He is survived by his children Shannon Thibault, Ryan (Danielle) Reistrom, and Cliff (Laura) Reistrom; his grandchildren Kayla, LeAnna, Thomas, Luc, Hunter, Ben, Autumn, Elaina, Lucy; great grandchildren Michael and Callie; his brother Carl Reistrom and many nieces and nephews.  Gary was pre-deceased by his wife Linda(Young) Reistrom; his parents Carl  and Mabel Reistrom; his brother, Bob Reistrom.

Calling hours will be 10-11am on Wednesday 7/26/23, which is Gary and Linda's 54th wedding anniversary, at Falardeau Funeral Home in Baldwinsville followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Directly after there will be a Celebration of life at his daughter Shannon's house.

Gary was a humble man. He loved his family. He grew up in Eastwood, and was the youngest of three brothers.  He graduated from Henniger High School. He always talked up about growing up there and playing with his friends.   He got married July 26 1969 to his beautiful wife Linda.  He always talked about how they met.  They were inseparable and she was every to him. They had three kids and he was a great dad.  After his wife passed he kind of gave up. He missed his wife dearly and recently said He was going on the 26th of this month. Well  He got his wish.  They will be together for their Anniversary.  He had a love for his grandkids They kept him going and he was always proud of them all.   He also loved his dogs actually any dog.  He retired from Eagle Metal craft as an Industrial spray painter. But his passion was gardening and digging in the dirt. He loved his hostas and marigolds.   He was Energizer bunny He worked hard and always picked up side jobs landscaping to support his family.  It bothered him and frustrated him As he got older and lost his mobility.  he wasn't able to play basketball or garden. He loved  Oneida lake and boating.  He loved hot cars. he always wanted a new corvette.  He loved to water ski with his brothers.   He loved Diet Coke and Hamburgers he could eat a burger for breakfast.   He loved having fish dinners. He loved his Fast Food restaurants .   He loved to sit and watch Hallmark Movies. However it made him sad cause he missed his wife.  He was an SU fan.  He loved football and watching his sons play and then his grandkids play.  He had a great life and we would love you all to share yours memories of him.