Died peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved husband of Kathryn (Bulger) for 51 years. Son of the late Frank and Carmen and brother of the late Stephen. Loving father to Christopher and wife Kathleen Ruffo, Michael and wife Donna Ruffo, Alison and husband Joe LoBianco and Jennifer and husband Dave Meihoefer. Dear grandpa and papa to Sophia Ruffo, Hannah and Joseph Ruffo, Angelina and Olivia LoBianco and Ava and Lauren Meihoefer.
Gary grew up in the Bloor West Village – played many sports, especially hockey at St. Michael’s College School under Father Bauer. He played pro hockey for one year in the Eastern League and returned to Toronto to work for the Parks and Recreation Department and then the Housing Department until retirement.
He enjoyed his time in Florida with friends and travelling to over 60 countries which he photographed with beautiful pictures.
Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Michael Garron Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday August 25th, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Pine Hills Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough.
Donations can be made to either Michael Garron Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital or the Parkinson Foundation.
A private family interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery.
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Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Monday, 25 Aug 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Celebration of Life
Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Monday, 25 Aug 2025 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Reception
Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Monday, 25 Aug 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Info: A light reception will be hosted following the Celebration of Life to give family members and friends a chance to connect and share fond memories and stories of Gary.