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HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Barber
FAMILY Wife Sandra, daughters Tracey and Lynn
AGE 69
About Gary
He started working at Bennett’s Barber Shop in 1966 when he got out of the Army and five years later bought the business. January 2011 marks his 45th anniversary behind the barber chair. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion, and has been married to his best friend for 44 years.
Background
Gary grew up in Victor, graduated Victor Central School in 1959, served as a medic in the Army for two years, and returned to make his home in Victor.
Hobbies and interests
He enjoys cooking, traveling, playing golf as often as possible in the summer, working out at the gym, going out for dinner with his wife, and spending time with his grandsons, 12-year-old Bennett and eight-year-old Fletcher.
In his own words
“I try to be steady, be on time, and just treat people the way I’d like to be treated. I want to be treated decently and I think you should treat others the same way.”
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at mburri@messengerpostmedia.com
HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Barber
FAMILY Wife Sandra, daughters Tracey and Lynn
AGE 69
About Gary
He started working at Bennett’s Barber Shop in 1966 when he got out of the Army and five years later bought the business. January 2011 marks his 45th anniversary behind the barber chair. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion, and has been married to his best friend for 44 years.
Background
Gary grew up in Victor, graduated Victor Central School in 1959, served as a medic in the Army for two years, and returned to make his home in Victor.
Hobbies and interests
He enjoys cooking, traveling, playing golf as often as possible in the summer, working out at the gym, going out for dinner with his wife, and spending time with his grandsons, 12-year-old Bennett and eight-year-old Fletcher.
In his own words
“I try to be steady, be on time, and just treat people the way I’d like to be treated. I want to be treated decently and I think you should treat others the same way.”
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at mburri@messengerpostmedia.com
