Gary L. Huff

Gary L. Huff, age 79 of Perry, passed away on Thursday October 15, 2026 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

He was born on July 21,1947 in Warsaw, New York to the late Lee "Roy" and Evelyn R. (Cooper) Huff.

Gary was a 1965 graduate of Perry High School and served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1972. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and many more.

He started his career out at the Retsof Salt Mine (currently International Salt) as a mechanic. He was part of the mine's rescue team, going to many National Competitions. After the closing of the salt mine he worked several years for Sentinel Technologies in Castile. Gary finished his working career as a Deputy Fire/EMS Coordinator for Wyoming County serving 30 plus years of service to the county.

Gary was a 55 year member of the Perry Center Fire Department and an honorary member to many other fire departments in the area. He served as Second Assistant Chief, First Assistant Chief and became Chief for 1988, 1989 and 1990. He was awarded Perry Center Fireman of the year in 1979, Wyoming County Volunteer Fireman's award for 40 plus years of service 2014 and was Grand Marshall for the Wyoming County Fair Parade this past August. His dedication to the Perry Center Fire Department and surrounding departments will be greatly missed. He enjoyed collecting classic cars, matchbox cars and Hess trucks.

He is survived by nieces and nephews: Tim (Polly) Huff, Dennis (Cathy) Huff, Michelle (Michael) Lapiana, Brian Weber, all of Perry, adopted nephews and niece: Timothy and Jeffrey Brick and Tracy Rutherford, dear friends: Jim and Sandy Brick of Perry, brother-in-law: Jerry Szysmanski of Castile, sister-in-law: Carol Weber of Perry, along with many great nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his wife: Linda L. (Szysmanski) Huff who passed away on February 27, 2026, brothers: Raymond, Leonard and Melvin Huff.

A fireman's service will be held at the Perry Center Fire Department on Saturday October 24th at 2pm followed by a graveside service with honors at Leicester Cemetery. A Celebration of Gary's Life will follow the graveside service at the Perry VFW, 20 Washington Blvd. Perry, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, NY 14530.