Gary Allan Dries

Born in Cortland, NY, on April 22nd, 1967, Gary was the son of the late Richard and Carol Dries.

Gary graduated from Skaneateles High School Class of 1985 where he was a prominent wrestler for the high school team throughout grades 9-12.  After high school he joined the United States ARMY and served from 1987-1990 where he was a lance missile crewman.

Gary pursued welding and pipe fitting, an industry that took him all across the US- New York, Florida, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Alaska.

He is survived by two siblings: Scott Dries and Michelle Dries Monkarsh Dries as well as four children: Allan Dries, Dean Dries, Lesley-Ann Dries, and Hannah Dries.