Gary L. Rutherford, 59, of Eastlake, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at his residence in Eastlake.
Born April 20, 1960, in Cleveland, he had been a Lake County resident for 47 years.
Gary loved riding his Harley, enjoyed working on cars and race cars, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was the beloved husband of Pamela (nee Carbaugh) Rutherford; loving father of Christopher (Jackie) Carbaugh, Christina (Bob) Brown, Kimberly (Erik) Ritchie, Brandi (Jeff) Kozey, and Dominic Sidoti; cherished grandfather of Devin, Andrew, Hailey, Anthony, Braydon, Adrianna, Sophia, Grace, and Erik; brother of Judy (Jim) Sidoti, John (Cheryl) Rutherford, Mary Ann (Ed) Hannon, and Melissa; brother-in-law of John Gallagher; and uncle of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy (nee Rankin) Rutherford; and siblings, James Rutherford, Joyce, and Doris Gallagher.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes of Willoughby and Mentor.
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