Gary Charles Rettig, age 74, of Prospect, peacefully passed away at his residence Friday morning, June 21, 2024.
Born January 19, 1950, in Grove City; he was the son of the late Ralph and Virginia Sweeny Rettig.
He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran who proudly served from August 1969 to August 1971.
From 1972 to 1982 he worked at Pullman until it closed. He then was self-employed and worked 25years as an auto mechanic. His most recent job was working at Giant Eagle in Moraine Point Plaza, where he enjoyed not only working, but talking to his friends and customers.
He is survived by his children Tammy (Chris) Bonomo of Connoquenessing, Gary (Tina) Rettig, Jr., of Connoquenessing, Brandon (Shawna) Rettig of New York, Nathan Rettig of Prospect; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his sister Marlene (Dick) Herold of Prospect; his sister in law Carol Rettig of Fenelton; and his former wives Mary Lou Walker, Marie Besong, and Tracie Belong.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Rettig, and his twin brother Larry Rettig.
Cremation services were entrusted to the Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, pc., 387 Main Street, Prospect.
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