Fairport: 64, September 6, 2015 Gary passed away suddenly of natural causes. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, mentor and friend. Gary was born and raised in Rochester to Rita and Richard Nothnagle (predeceased). Gary was the 3rd of 4 children: Tom (predeceased), Sandy (Richard) Popowych, and Cherie Nothnagle. Gary married in 1971 and is survived by his wife, Debbie (Bodine) Nothnagle, his loving children, Chris (Jen Arvin), Jenny (Raul) Sanchez, Mandy (Geoff) Morgan, and Vicky (Joey Paladino); as well as 5 grandchildren, Leah, Jameson, Kira, Nora, Gwen; and his loving dog, Pete.
In addition to being a devoted head of family. Gary will be remembered by the literally thousands of lives he touched over the past 40 years while teaching at Nazareth College of Rochester and SUNY Brockport. Gary was heavily involved with both the academic and athletic departments. Gary’s contributions to the College will not soon be forgotten. He retired from teaching in May, 2015.
Friends are welcome to call at the RICHARD H. KEENAN FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra
Rd., Fairport, (Egypt Location). Thursday 3-7. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smiletrain.org or the School of Management, Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 in Gary’s memory.