Gary F. Leader, Sr. AUBURN - Gary F.
Leader, Sr., 92, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Auburn, the son of the late George and Helen (Hyatt) Leader.
Gary graduated from East High School, Class of 1950. He previously worked for General Electric, PowerX and more recently retired from the Auburn Enlarged City School District. Gary had several hobbies, including gardening, playing Bocce, swimming and was a very skilled and talented artist.
Gary also thoroughly enjoyed staying physically fit and stayed very active up until his recent illness. Above everything, Gary cherished the many beautiful and special memories he was fortunate enough to have with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his best friend, and loving wife, of 74 years, Norma (Gabriel) Leader of Auburn; their five beloved children: Cynthia Guarnieri, Denise (Ken) Solomon, Michele (Dick) Borza, Gary (Cathy) Leader, Jr., Onorio (Patty) Leader; 12 grandchildren: Salvatore (Calicia) Guarnieri, Giovanna (Jack) Guarnieri, Jason (Melissa) Solomon, Gabriel (Morgan) Solomon, Richard (Colleen) Borza, Jr., Joshua Borza, Danielle Borza, Gary F.
Leader III, Jacob Leader, Nicholas (Nina) Leader, Nicole (Jeff) Abbott, Zachary Leader; eight great-grandchildren; two siblings: brother, Theodore (Linda) Leader, sister, Sherry (Craig) Ford; a sister-in-law, Regina McAllaster; as well as several n.
