Gary Gossinger

Gary Gossinger was born in Detroit, Michigan. He moved to Gainesville, Florida in 1975. He was a brilliant man and a dedicated physician. He loved learning. He taught himself all about photography and how to develop film. He became an amateur radio operator, KC4JYR, and encouraged his two daughters to also become hams. He took flying lessons with his older daughter, Michelle. He developed a love for boating and joined both the Gainesville Power Squadron, and the Coast Guard Auxillary. He learned to waterski and taught both of his daughters. He loved all water sports including fishing and diving. Not only was he a certified diver but he saw his daughters complete their diving certification. He had a real love for history and could always be seen reading about history and technical material.He had a very unique sense of humor and kept everyone laughing. Despite having had two episodes of cancer, having undergone chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, he always had a positive attitude. He never focused on the things he could no longer do, but rather focused on what he did have, and what he could do and that was enjoy his family and friends.Gary passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. He passed away at home in his sleep.He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ava, his daughters, Michelle Brown (Paul), and Lauren Henehan (Wade Splonskowski), and six grandchildren, Amalie, Ethan, Evan, and Adele Brown, and Alyson and Caelyn (KK) Henehan, his loving sister, Judy McGarragan, and many wonderful nieces and nephews.Thank you to all the friends and family, that added so much to his life.The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.