Gary R. Bartlett

Gary R. Bartlett, 48, of Lakeland, died Thursday, July 10, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Syracuse on Wednesday, December 30, 1959, he was the son of Russell Abner Bartlett Jr. and Edna Vivian Myers Bartlett. He was a 1978 graduate of Cicero High School. Formerly of Cicero, he recently moved to Lakeland. He was long haul truck driver for Matuszko Trucking. An Army veteran, Gary served from 1978-1990 and received several awards and medals, including Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle Badge and Expert Hand Grenade Badge. Gary enjoyed country music. Surviving are his daughter, Tabitha M. Bartlett of Tacoma, Wash.; parents, Russell and Edna Bartlett, of Cicero; sister and brother in-law, Karen and Joseph Frega of Syracuse and brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Becky Bartlett; three nieces and four nephews. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 3474 Stiles Rd., Syracuse. Arrangements are by the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.