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Wieland, Gary J. AVERILL PARK Gary J. Wieland, 68 of Bon Acre Way, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after being stricken at his camp at Methodist Farm on Crooked Lake. Born in Cortlandt, N.Y., Gary was the son of the late Walter and Catherine Kaczor Wieland, and the beloved husband of Kim Ann Kingsbury. Gary moved to the area in the mid-1960s, and grew up in Burden Lake. He attended the Averill Park Schools and was a 1972 graduate of the Averill Park High School. Gary was a graduate of H.V.C.C. and continued his education at Roger Williams College where he received his bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Gary's career started with AT&T where he managed the construction of the AT&T's skyscrapers in New York City, and Kansas City before going to the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey where he was the facilities director. At the time of his death, he was the facilities manager at NYISO in Rensselaer. Gary enjoyed spending his summers at Methodist Farm on Crooked Lake where he was the farm manager. Gary was involved in the Methodist Sunday School Association of Troy and vicinity, most recently as president, and was vice president of the Crooked Lake Association. He also was a member of the NRA and PADI. He enjoyed boating and water activities with his family on Crooked Lake, along with yearly cruises with his wife. Gary was the toastmaster, storyteller and photographer of any family gathering, cruises or special events. He was the "go to guy," always willing to help anyone. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his daughter, Kristin Ann (Eric D. Burns) Hill Burns of Ravena; his grandsons, Austin Craig and Brycen John Burns; his best friend, John W. Hill of Averill Park; his stepmother, Donna Wieland of Florida; his brother, Mark Wieland of Indiana; his sisters, Michelle (Patrick) Strollo of Latham and Tracey (John) Post of Florida; his sisters-in-law, Lynn Kingsbury of North Greenbush and Cathy (Charles Walker) Kingsbury of Florida; his niece, Makenna Post; and his nephews, Cooper Post, Jeffery Wieland and Andrew Wieland. Relatives and friends are invited and may call from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake, Averill Park. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, in the Salem United Methodist Church, 349 Shaver Rd., West Sand Lake. All are invited. The family requests donations in memory of Gary J. Wieland be made to the Methodist Sunday School Association (MSSA), P.O. Box 645, Averill Park, NY, 12018. Visit perrykomdat.com (http://perrykomdat.com) for directions and a private guestbook.
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