Gary C. Loughrey

Gary C. Loughrey, 79, of Kittanning, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Natrona Heights.  He was born in Kittanning on December 7, 1940 to the late Charles F. and Mary E. “Skip” (Corbett) Loughrey.  Gary worked as a bridge builder, retiring from Brayman Bridge Builders.  He was a member of Union Local 952.  He liked motorcycles, being outdoors, science fiction, and working and building things with his hands.  Gary was a steadfast family man, who was always there to lend a hand to his family and anyone else who was in need of help.  He was an extraordinary father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.  

Left behind to cherish his memory includes his children, Brenda Maye Loughrey, of Pittsburgh, Gary Wayne Loughrey (Cindy), of Kittanning, Diana Marie French (Ray), of Kittanning, and Jane Zacharias, of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Christopher Loughrey (Maura), of Spring Church, Kevin French (fiance, Chelsea), of Kittanning, and Samantha McHaddon (Alex), of Kittanning; great-grandson, Wyatt Loughrey; brother, Terry Loughrey (Colleen), of Ohio; and sister, Debby Hileman (Rick), of Ford City.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine H. Loughrey; brother, Richard “Dick” Loughrey; and sister-in-law, Janet Loughrey.

Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. with the funeral service held at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, 200 S. McKean St., Kittanning, with Pastor Jimmy Edwards officiating. Interment will be in Kittanning Cemetery at a later date.

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