Obituary: Lazzaro, Gary L.
Age 79
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He was born March 14th, 1935 in Denver, Colorado.
He later moved to Spokane attending Saint Aloysius Elementary School, Gonzaga Prep.
and Gonzaga University.
He served four years in the U.S. Air Force.
Gary began his career in banking and spent a number of years with Seattle First before leaving to start his own Real Estate Appraisal Company.
He was also appointed to the Washington State Board of Real Estate Appraisers, serving two terms.
Gary loved his family, friends, dogs and cat, trips to Nevada and a good scotch.
Gary is survived by his wife, Ruth at their home; daughters Patricia Jorgenson of Gig Harbor and Jessica Bleck (Andy) of Spokane; grandchildren: Lindsey Cameron, Joe and Maggie Jorgenson, Corinn, Jackson and Avynley Black; sister, Terri Pratt of Phoenix, Arizona; niece, Susan, Dolezal (Rick) and nephew, Michael Pratt.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Spokane for their wonderful care and support.
To view Gary’s online memorial, please visit www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.