Mr. Gary E. Tavernia

November 22, 1965 - January 4, 2016

Gary E. Tavernia, 50, of Malone, NY died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at his home. Born in Malone, NY on Nov. 22, 1965, he was the son of Veronica (Boadway) Tavernia and Edward L. Tavernia. Gary was employed as a carpenter for Gillette Brothers for several years. He then started his own construction company and was later employed by Comlinks. He is survived by his parents of Churubusco; a son, Cody Tavernia and his wife, Keely of Malone; a daughter, Kylie Tavernia of Constable; two brothers, Richard L. Tavernia and his wife, Samantha of Lancaster, Ohio, Edward N. Tavernia and his wife, Darlene of Malone; two sisters, Amy M. (Tavernia) Filion and her husband, Gilles of Churubusco, Diana L. (Tavernia) Collins and her husband, Ted of Malone; a grandson, Chase R. Tavernia; several nieces and nephews; and a special great-niece, Hayzelle M. Smith. Calling hours will be held at Chateaugay Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel at 12 noon. A gathering will follow services at the Chateaugay American Legion.