Gary Roberts Obituary

12 years Dad. I hate my life without you in it. So many things have changed since you left. Id love to call ya and tell you about it.

To read what everyone has wrote, lets us all know how special Gary was. He is and will continue to be missed. But when you think of Gary, remember the good times and he will live on in your memories. I know first hand how much pain there is to lose someone you loved so deeply. I know what Linda has been going thru. Even after 7 years I think about Michael everyday. But he lives on thru my children and grandbabies. I think now how many people from the "hood" that passed too soon. I believe they are watching down on all of us, and they are our special angels. I would like to share something we have come to do in our family. Every birthday and holiday we let go 1 balloon and watch as it slowly makes its way up toward the heavens and we look at that as we are celebrating with a special angel. It is a way to keep memories alive. And in that, you carry on Gary's legacy in your memories and you will smile at something Gary did to make you laugh. Gary would want the people in his life to be happy.
May the Good Lord watch over Gary's family and friends, and live on thru your memories and dreams. GOD BLESS
Patti(lambert, Hega) Matheny

It's been a year to the day that my uncle has passed. I love my Uncle Gary, he was one of the few people that I could openly speak about anything to. He's known me my whole life, I wish that I could've gotten to know him better. He was a genuine, funny, kind man. I miss him every single day. Sometimes it's a little hard to get over the fact that I can't call him to talk, joke, or help eachother with any problems. His death was very unexpected. I know that Gary is fine now. He is in a place where his sorrows and regrets will be forever forgotten, so he can live in the warm light of a paradise. Other people may not see it that way, they may see him as just gone, away from them. Gary will always be there, if not in our plain sight, but in our hearts. Remember the good times with him, the things he did, said, and shared. He would drop anything to help anyone, and that is just how my uncle was. I will truly miss him, that was a good man gone down, but who's to blame? There is nobody to blame..He was here for that time on earth to spread happiness and laughter throughout everyone that he knew, he still lives on in our memories, and our hearts, and that is one man who will never be forgotten...

Hey Uncle Gary,
Well, it's a year today that you left us...it just doesn't seem to get any easier to live with. Sharing stories about you with keith, and some of your friends makes me feel like you're still here. Mostly I hear about how helpful you were to others, even strangers, and you never said a word about it, you just did special things and kept it to yourself. I'll keep you alive in my heart and my memories.
I love you so much,
Yvonne

It's me again Uncle Gary...I wanted to put this pic of us on there..we were going to grecos that night for easter...also pictured are your neice, my daughter angelina, and your daughter danielle...love you so much and miss you a lot

It's me again Uncle Gary, I wanted to submit this old photo of you and I...think it was around '65-'66..you gave me this pic when I came back home when my dad, your brother passed...you gave me a lot of things during that time, things that were personal of yours, and you gave them to me and ang...you also gave us one of your prized eagle statues, belt and buckle that was a favorite of yours, a marine emblem neclace and a couple of marine t-shirts, and a hat...you showered me with gifts, but most of all, you showered me with your endless love all my life...I will always love you and keep you close to my heart...Yvonne

What's up Dad.
If I would have known about this guest book I would have entered comments everyday. Anyway, you know how I feel. YOUR THE GREATEST DAD IN THE WORLD, I miss you more and more each day. I love you very much, I will do everything I can to make sure your Grandson never forgets who is Grandpa from the big city was.

LOVE YA DAD
Keith

Hey Dad,
I just wanted to throw down a quick entry to let you know how much I miss you. When you left this world I lost my best friend. Nothing could ever replace the good times we had. My life will never be the same without you. The worst part is it has been a year now and I never even knew this was here. What can I say Im always the last to know.
Not a day passes I dont think out you. I LOVE YOU DAD

Your son
Keith

Dear Uncle Gary,
I sure miss you an awful lot...I think of you every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with laughter, I can almost hear you laughing with me....I pray you are with your mom and dad, and with my dad also, in heaven...all I can do is say, I'll see you again sometime, lord willing....I'll love you always and forever...yvonne

Linda
I just heard of Gary's passing. My husband and I knew Gary for a very long time. We are so sorry for your loss. My mom was Virginia from the My Way Inn of 63rd street.
He and my mom had lots of conversation over the years, maybe they have meet again? We will say a prayer for him. He will be missed.

Carol and Phil Lauricella

Dear Linda,
We just found out a couple days ago about Gary's passing. Needless to say we were shocked. We tried calling you a couple times, left a message with Danielle. We know this is an extremely difficult time for you, and your family. Please know that we cared a lot for Gary, always looked forward to hearing the 'joke of the day' and to see you two on Saturdays. We may not be your closest friends, but we feel your loss. Please stay in touch with us and let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Sincerely,
Art & Cora

I have known Gary for so long. Although distance has kept us from keeping in touch,I will still miss him. When I was younger Gary was always there to help me out, whether I was having problems with Michael, or any other problem. I could always go to Gary for help, and as I grew up from the young girl he knew, to an adult,he was like a best friend. He was around when I had my first baby (Shiloh), and he gave some great parenting advice. I wish I had kept more in touch, but time goes by too fast. My heart goes out to Linda, his daughter Danielle, and to my nephew Keith,and to his neice Yvonne.Gary will be missed and I know the pain his family is going through. May the good lord watch over you all in your time of need. God Bless You All. Love Patti Lambert(Hega- Matheny)

Gary was my uncle. I always felt like he was more of a brother to me. We spoke every week, always trying to one up each other on the jokes. He was there for me when my father passed away five months ago, and I will always love and miss him very much. With all my love, Yvonne

To Danielle.. and Whoever Knew Mr.Roberts...

R.i.P .. Mr. Roberts (Gary).... you were like a second father to me...He was an amazing person and an amazing father... Danielle is an awesome daughter and was a gift to him for 19 years. I look up to the relationship Danielle had with her father. Gary treated everyone with respect. He always took care of the people he loved. I loved the feeling of being at Danielle's house and when people would come over.. Gary would introduce me as his prodigal daughter..... and now looking back on those days .. i cant get over how great that made me feel to be apart of such a great family... I still cant believe that something so horribly can happen to someone so great.. i dont even really have words to put down how i feel right now.. I love Danielle like she is a sister to me and her family really made me feel like they were there for me when i needed them the most... Danielle you are my best friend.. For ever NO MATTER WHAT and i will always be here for you.. You were lucky to have such a great dad



<3 KiM....... (your sister)

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Sending our deepest condolences for your loss. Gary was such a friendly neighbor and we our honored that we had the chance to know him. We will miss seeing him, saying hello and enjoying small talk with him. He was such a friendly guy and I know he must have been loved by so many.
May you find a peace to help you through this difficult time.

I love you guys so much and I'm so sorry, your dad was one of the greatest guys ever! I loved him, he was always so funny and cared about every one so much. We all sure know that he loves you guys with all of his heart! Danielle if you need absoultely anything please call me you have my number and the same thing goes with all of your family members! Love, Caroline