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John V.Knapp posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2020
To Gary's family --
I have just discovered Gary's death -- almost 6 years ago, in 2015. I was a good friend of Gary's in 1961 -62, when we took many of the same classes at Cortland and wrestled on the same team. While I was always a substitute wrestler (or JV), Gary won the NYS championship at his weight - 1961-62. I am so sorry to hear of his death! John V Knapp
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coach Ron Roch posted a condolence
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Gary and my teams wrestled often. His teams were always competitive. Our styles were the same, Leg Wrestling.
Our teams wrestled to the finals at the class B wrestling tournament in 1991.
I last saw him at the Fall Section III banquet at Borio's. We talked and Remembrance of the past and of course wrestling.
My condolence to a great selfless person who dedicated his life not only to youth but to his country and community. Ron Roch
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charles sheridan posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
To Gary's family. So sorry for your loss. Gary was a very good role model and gave a lot more than he took.
Chuck Sheridan
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Al Scheer posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
I am saddened to hear of Gary's passing. My deep sympathy to his loved ones.
Gary was one of my favorite teammates at Cortland. We roomed together during the 4I Tournament. When we returned to the hotel, after having placed 4th, Gary decided to pin his medal on his boxer shorts. We sure had fun.
It was great seeing and visiting with him at the Hall of Fame Induction.
I'm looking for a reunion with Ackley and Gary-Up There.
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stan riggs posted a condolence
Monday, February 2, 2015
to dills family,
CONDOLENCES to all. it was great to see gary at his hall of fame induction this past year. a true gentleman of the our sport. he was a great coach and I treasured knowing him.
sincerely.
stan riggs
wrestling coach at peru high school
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Breck Aspinwall posted a condolence
Monday, February 2, 2015
Gary, proud to call you friend and I celebrate that you passed from this plane to the next doing exactly what you love most - coaching wrestling. That's all any of us can pray for:-)
You were a role model Christian and you touched the lives of so many of us. Smile. Proud to call you friend and colleague, and brother in Christ. Hope to visit you in heaven when my time comes!
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Michelle & Gloria Tucci posted a condolence
Sunday, February 1, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Dillingham was a great teacher and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with his whole family during this difficult time.
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Cortland Area Retired Teachers' Association posted a condolence
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Our deepest sympathies.
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Deedee Dillingham posted a condolence
Sunday, February 1, 2015
How apropos that our dad's calling hours are today, Superbowl Sunday. Died during a wrestling match; services on game day.
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Debbie VanGundel posted a condolence
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Dear Diana and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great neighbor. My thoughts are with you. Debbie
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Melissa Dack posted a condolence
Sunday, February 1, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss! Sending our love and great big hugs from Melissa, Jeff, Cole and Nine!
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Joanne Parker posted a condolence
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Deedee and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words I can utter to ease your pain. What a beautiful tribute you have written here. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Michael and Jean Wells posted a condolence
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. He is with God and Jesus in heaven. Prayers for your family.
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Jill Crotty posted a condolence
Saturday, January 31, 2015
This leaves my heart so heavy with sadness. I am so sorry for your lose. I have so many happy childhood memmories with all of you. This was a beautiful tribute to Gary's life. I was tickled to know he will be remembered for his "monster" game which I forever will love.
With all my love and light
Jill Crotty (Tesoriero)
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Rick Corpora posted a condolence
Saturday, January 31, 2015
I was sad and very surprised to hear of Dill's passing. He touched and shaped so many of our lives in a positive way. One of the many great virtues he had and will always be remembered was his unconditional suppport for those around him. "He looked out for us and he always had our back". My sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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William A Cuthbert posted a condolence
Saturday, January 31, 2015
My heart felt condolence to the family. We will all miss you coach. God bless you.
Bill
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Marc and Kathy(Vickery) Efimenko posted a condolence
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Sorry for your loss ... our condolences to your family.. Marc and I had Gary as our drivers ed. teacher in school (1974)
Hard to believe he's gone... He will be missed
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edward tesoriero posted a condolence
Saturday, January 31, 2015
RIP Gary. great memories of a wonderful person that would never say anything derogatory about a friend.
good people sadly missed
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Linda (Contento) Schmidt posted a condolence
Saturday, January 31, 2015
I had Dill for Driver's Ed and graduated in '72 when Dill took the team to an undefeated season. I'm still a wrestling fan and loved seeing Dill on the sidelines. You don't need to ask too many people before you realize the extent of respect that Dill has earned over the years. That was the nature of the man. He has left his mark forever on Cortland High School and made the world a better place for being in it. I'll end with my heartfelt sympathy to his family and close friends at his loss and with this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson:
"To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Kevin Parker posted a condolence
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Coach dillingham came up to me one day when I was playing basketball at lunch. He came up to me and asked if I have ever wrestled before, I said no I play basketball. He than said would you want to try it out and I just flat out didn't want to and he said you would love it. Later when I was in 11th I decided I would try wrestling just to get in good shape. Once I won my first match I fell in love with the sport and to this day I love wrestling. Coach dillingham was right that I would love it and wish I started when he asked me too. This man was a great man, we will all miss him. Thanks for the help!
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Amantha Terwilliger (Rowley) posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Mr. Dillingham was one of the greatest teachers I had in high school! I always looked forward to drivers Ed class, not just because I got to drive but also because he always let us listen to the radio. He always had 50s and 60s music playing which my mom made me listen to growing up(I was born in 1973) and which i had grown to love at that point. I never knew a calmer teacher and by what class he taught he should have been the most on edge instructor in the school but he always kept his cool! Cortland high school and the world lost a wonderful man. I am just glad he was doing what he loved! RIP Mr. Dillingham! May God be with you and your family and take you to your wrestling team in heaven!
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Fan, Lin, Hannah, and Daniel posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
We are still so shocked! Our heart-felt condolences and prayers go to each of you in Gary's family. We know Gary through Haiying Diana Wang and Helen, and will always remember Gary as a caring and trustworthy friend, who relentlessly taught us how to understand American sports of all kinds.
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Garry Stone posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
I remember my first varsity match as a freshman and Dill's coaching advice, "Stoney, just try not to get pinned." I think I lasted 45 seconds. Dill stood by me and the other boys and helped guide us into the young men we became.
My favorite remembrance was when he arranged to have us wrestle at Peru who had over one hundred consecutive wins and we knocked them off. He was so proud of that accomplishment.
I'm sorry I cannot be at his service due to a family illness but I wanted his family to know how much we admired Dill as his wrestlers. I also ended up coaching wrestling during my time as a teacher in Glens Falls, NY, and modeled my coaching on what I learned from Dill.
He will be missed.
Garry "Bones" Stone
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Linda Hamilton posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
My sincerest condolences
May God comfort you and give you strength thru this difficult time ... He was great man, and will be sorely missed !!GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!
Sincerely
LINDA Hamilton Rabusin
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Janice Wilson posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Condolences to DeeDee and her extended family. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. I enjoyed meeting your mother, and wish I had had the chance to meet your dad. He appears to have been a well-loved, honorable and generous soul. Peace.
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Nick Little posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Thank you for being such a memorable teacher. Every time a teacher was out, you subbed in and made those days even more special. Rest in peace and thank you for your devotion to us kids.
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Carol Bailey and Dick Bowker posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Dick and I were sad to hear about your loss. Our prayers go out to all.
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Michael Sheppard posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
I Was very sorry to read the news of Dill's passing. We were in a Thursday morning golf league @ Walden Oaks and he will be sorely missed by those that had the pleasure of knowing him. You would've found his image in any dictionary under the following words... INTEGRITY & CONVICTION! I would like to express my DEEPEST SYMPATHY to ALL of his Family as I also mourn the loss of this individual that gave so much.
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Jim DiIorio posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
I would have probably walked through fire if Dill had told me it would make me a better wrestler. He was a great coach, a wonderful man and huge inspiration to me. I am nearing the end of my wrestling coaching career and I have often reflected on memories of his leadership and sense of humor when my team needs some direction. I am very fortunate to have spent some time with him last fall at a tournament in the SRC Arena. My deepest condolences, he will be missed.
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John and Shirley Adams posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Our condolences to Gary who I very well remember from Cortland High School, his athletic ability growing up in sports at CHS. Also my best to Ginger Lella who lives near us in Daytona Beach FL. Life is enjoying people, our company from Marathon, Cortland and Syracuse joining us for our annual Speedweeks get together. Gary was a great friend and hope he will find more friends in the hereafter.
John Adams
Ormond Beach FL
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Michael Ferro posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
My heart felt sad to hear of Dill's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathies. I always respected and liked Dill as coach, driving instructor and friend. He was one of a kind. I'll miss seeing him but never forget his impact on me. God bless him and his family.
Again, I'm very sorry!!
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Charlie and Gloria Havington posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Deep felt condolences to the Dillingham families.
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Michelle (Nitti) Congdon posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Sending our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Dillingham family. His dedication and memory will always remain at CHS!
With deepest sympathy,
Randy & Michelle (Nitti) Congdon
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Tony DelNero and family posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
I'm a 1976 graduate and wrestled for coach Dill and had him for drivers Ed and talked to him many times during my years at CHS. He was a class act and liked him and respected him very much. He cared about us. My sincere condolences for your loss. He was a person that only comes around very few times.
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Frances A. Pizzola posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Dear Dillingham Family, My Prayers and thoughts are with you all. God blessed Cortland with a dedicated teacher, coach & follower of Christ. I looked forward to reading his letters in the newspaper. Peace be with you.
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Tom Cuskey posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathies, and the thoughts and prayers of the members of Free Community Papers of NY, go to Deedee and the rest of Mr. Dillingham's family.
The Cuskey Family
Liverpool, NY
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Constance Doody Chase posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to Gary's family! Gary was a treasure to all of us who taught with him at Cortland City Schools! He was a mentor to me for 30 years, friend, and colleague! I will never forget his kindness to me when I needed a substitute during one of my final years at CHS. He came to my aide when I did not have a clue as to where I was destined to go! He taught me a great lesson, "Be happy, listen to your heart, enjoy sports, and stay healthy!!! I will treasure his discussions and lessons!! May God grant him eternal rest, and let his light shine upon all of us!! Sincerely, Connie
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Tom Hazard posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Dillingham's passing. I knew him a little because I was an asst trainer for the wrestling team for 1 yr when I was in high school. May he rest in peace.
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Karen Williams posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Prayers and condolences to the family. Very sorry for your loss. Mr. Dillingham will be remembered by many many Cortland Grads. He was one of a kind.
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Jim Ochsner posted a condolence
Friday, January 30, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to the Dillingham family and friends. Gary was one of the good guys teaching at CHS back in the day. RIP.
Jim Ochsner
Fort Myers FL
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Deedee Dillingham posted a condolence
Thursday, January 29, 2015
RIP, dad. Goodnight, goodnight...
Love, Deed
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Michael Price posted a condolence
Thursday, January 29, 2015
DeeDee, Tim, Vicki and the Dillingham Family.
Sincerest condolences from the Price Family. Thank you for sharing your father with the Cortland wrestling community. He was a great man and will be missed.
Gary introduced me, my brothers and hundreds of young men to the sport of wrestling and being part of wrestling has helped us all get through life’s challenges. It is true what they say: “once you have wrestled everything else in life is easier.”
God bless Coach Dillingham.
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Cher Lutters posted a condolence
Thursday, January 29, 2015
What a man! Although I never met him, Deedee told me about him and I never realized WHAT a great man he really was. My condolences. May he rest in peace.
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Gary Fox posted a condolence
Thursday, January 29, 2015
So very sorry for your loss always thought that Gary was a great guy!
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John Woodward posted a condolence
Thursday, January 29, 2015
My sincere condolences to Dill's family. We have lost a great friend and coach. He was my wrestling coach from 1964-68. I learned and grew under his dedicated guidance and will never forget his passion for the sport. May he rest in peace.
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Kelly Martin posted a condolence
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Much love and peace to DeeDee, Vicki, and the entire Dillingham family from the Martin Family. Blessings to you all and many fond memories of an amazing presence in your lives and all he brought to many others, as well.
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