Gary Alan Zupancic
November 2, 1960 ~ April 24, 2023
Born in:
Denver, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Gary Alan Zupancic, 62, born November 2, 1960, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, John W. Zupancic; step-father, Ralph Winch; sister, Denise Perse; nephews, Taylor Perse and Tayler Hefty; mother, Velma Winch; and brother-in-law, Mike Gott. Gary is survived by his loving daughter, Giavanna Zupancic; siblings, John (Linda) Zupancic, Lyn Gott, Roberta (Mike) Trani, Jeff (Therese) Zupancic, Mary (Scott) Kelver; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Carol Zupancic, Jim Macaluso and Jeff Tafoya (JT).
Gary was a welder by trade working on big projects such as Coors Field and the Broncos stadium, he worked as a general contractor for many years and then started Traditional Homes Construction Company, and most recently was an over the road truck driver for Chief Carriers. Gary loved to hunt, fish, golf, and cook; his specialties were spaghetti, meatballs, and his favorite thing to make was potica with Gia. He was a devoted father and his world revolved around Gia. He would travel far and wide to attend her golf tournaments and to visit her. Gary made friends wherever he went, was always willing to help, and loved making people laugh.
Gary’s celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 11 am to 2 pm at The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4471, 348 S. McCulloch Blvd., Pueblo West, CO 81007. Lunch will be served.
Services
Memorial Service: June 11, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Aerie 4471
348 S. McCulloch Boulevard
Pueblo West, CO 81007
Cheers to Uncle Gary… his larger than life personality still resonates in the Colorado air and down all the many roads he traveled. He taught me how to handle power tools, vehicles, and how to keep a level head in a heated conversation. The world just got a bit more boring—and don’t even mention the looming shortage of quality lasagna and potiÄŤa—but we’ll be celebrating life in his enduring memory, and telling little Gus Z all about him.
Gary, my brother from another. I along with many others are going to miss you immensely and forever. I could fill a book with all the stories and experiences we shared together. You were a big part of my life, and still hard for me to accept, brings me to tears. Watch over us all, I know you will.
Love you!
JT
Lyn Gott
Gary, you know how special you always were to Mike and I . I miss you more then words could ever explain. Haha, I have witnessed your signs you’re around. Love you forever hug Mike for me .Until we meet again ❤️
Gary, I will miss you Brother. We met in high school, became good friends, hung out together, lived together, traveled together, watched the broncos together at the 2&9. You built us a beautiful home. Thank you Brother, I will always remember you. God Bless…
Gar! This is one of the hardest things I’ve gone through! I will miss our trips to the grocery store, our talks at lunch, your daily text messages and your wonderful cooking! I feel so heartbroken for so many reasons! I’m so thankful for the last three years that we all were able to spend so much time together! Gia and I miss you so much! You were always so proud of her and I know you will continue to watch over her! We hope you are fishing those deep blue waters that we talked about so often!
We miss and love you dearly!
RIP our friend, and DAD ❤️💔
Love Carol, Your Punky(Gia), and Jim
Gary was an amazing guy who was always so fun to be around. His style was that he told it like it was & how it was. I will always remember Garho for humor & his Jack of all trades ability to fix just about anything.
RIP Garho. You were an amazing guy that I was so honored to know. RIP My friend. ❤️💔
What a loss of creative and bright energy given to so many, and expressed in so many ways and places!
To all of you, Gary’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May, Gary’s life bless you in ever new ways. Love lasts and so does God’s grace!
Love, and my prayers for all of you!
(Sister). Noreen Ellison
Noreen
You were an incredible uncle who loved us fiercely. I always looked forward to your big bear hugs & cynical humor. I’ll always cherish the time you lived with us in Kansas & our daily ritual of watching Bonanza together after morning kindergarten ❤️ Love, your niece Ivy
Gary you are going to be dearly missed. Rest in Peace my little brother. Until we meet again we love you. Jeff, Therese, and family.
Sorry to hear this. Was looking for lost friends and came across this. I lived in Pueblo West back in the late 70s and used to hang out and party and ride bikes with you guys.Have very fond memories of you guys,your group of friends and your father.
I’m going to miss talking to you. Hearing about all of your adventures. Picking your brain on how to fix stuff. Mostly I’m going to miss those blue eyes. We are really going to miss you little brother. We promise to pray that God will watch over Gia and give her strength and peace .
Love you forever
Mike and Roberta
Gary you will be greatly missed. We will forever hold onto the many memories we shared with you. Great memories growing up with you and our adult life together. We love you Gar.
Lots of love,
Mary and Scott Kelver
xoxoxo