Gary Michael Diffley
September 26, 1959 ~ May 5, 2025
Gary Michael Diffley, age 65, of Rocky Point, New York died Monday, May 5, 2025. Gary was born September 26, 1959 in Bay Shore, New York. He is the son of the late John and Theresa (Canavan) Diffley. He was employed by Guillo Cont., Calverton, New York as a Mechanic. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Fleisher) Diffley, his loving children, Gary M. Diffley, Jr., Kathryn Diffley , Shaun Diffley and his mother Theresa (Canavan) Diffley. Gary is the dear brother of Colleen Tirella, Kathleen Diffley, Kelly Bordsen, Lisa Matera, John Diffley, Gerard Diffley and Richie Marino. He is also the cherished grandfather to Paige, Ashley, Matthew, Ella, Zachary, and Emma. All arrangements including private cremation were entrusted to the Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, New York. Memorial Visiting will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 3 - 7 PM at the funeral home. An online guestbook can be found at www.rockypointfuneralhome.com.
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Rest in Peace, Gary. You put up a valiant fight. God Bless. ❤️🙏
Q: What will you miss most about Gary?
A: I’ll Miss his smile and quick sharp wit. He was the absolute sweetest man I had the pleasure of calling my brother in law.
Gary, you are a man a few words. I believe you like to sit back and observe before putting your two cents in which you rarely did. You always stayed out of the drama. My observations of you are that you love Karen, your children and your grandchildren fiercely. I say that In the present tense because you will always be with them. You have not gone anywhere, you are and will always be there right beside all of them. Rest Peacefully in the Arms of the Angels. When the thunder comes we will all know it’s you racing around!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️
Q: What will you miss most about Gary?
A: his nonchalantness, talking to him was like a breath of fresh air, he would tell you like it is. he never cared about anything or anyone but his family. it was an honor to have had him as my grandpa.
There’s not enough words to describe what kind of person Gary was.. you can tell though by how many people loved him. A gentle, kind and loving soul who would do anything for anyone. He loved his family immensely. His kindness and happy spirit will be missed. My heart breaks for his family… but know that he is a guardian angel watching over everyone he loves.. rest in peace Gary.. your memory will live forever because love lives on. 💙🙏
Will miss you dearly gary… you were such an amazing man.. always there to help someone.. it did not matter if you knew them or not.. you just had a heart full with love and kindness.. sending prayers for your beautiful family…
…Annemarie, steve and family…
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the life of my Uncle Gary, a man who walked with faith and found Your presence in every moment. Though he has passed from this world, we trust in Your promise of eternal life, knowing he now rests in Your loving arms, free from pain and sorrow. May we find comfort in Jesus’ compassion, who wept with us in our grief and conquered death to give us hope. Strengthen our hearts with the assurance that one day we will be reunited with you Uncle Gary in Your heavenly kingdom, where joy and peace abide forever. Amen. I’m going to miss you a ton Uncle Gary. My Dad and I will be doing a ton of burnouts in our cars in memory of you. Love Johnny Diffley and (Wife)Kristy, Bri, JC, Elijah and Luke.
So sorry for your loss Karen 🙏🙏 Janine Becht from work love and hugs in this difficult time
He was the absolute best uncle. Quiet but hilarious, tough but had the biggest heart, and loved his family harder than anyone. I’ll miss you, so much. I love you my uncle Gary.
Dear John and Family,Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. With Love,
Our love and thoughts are with you …
Oh my Brother, what can say I love you so much and am going miss you with all my heart . Who I am going to calll when my tire falls off while I am driving. lol. Honestly you had a heart of gold. Love you forever.
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Gary. We will be keeping all the Diffleys in our prayers. Love from the Murley, Jiranek and Kelley families