Gary Howard Kall

Gary Howard Kall, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Eastern Star Home, Oriskany, with his daughter, son and grandsons by his side. Born in Syracuse, to the late Howard L. and Muriel B. (Wadsworth) Kall, he had lived in the North Syracuse area for over 60 years. He graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy, SUNY Morrisville, attended Syracuse University and served in the US Army Reserves from 1957 to 1963. Beginning his working career at General Electric in 1957, Gary retired from the insurance industry in 1997. He had been with Wausau (now Liberty Mutual), as Manager of Field Safety Services and with CNA as Certified Safety Engineer. Gary was very involved in the Masonic community, having been raised in 1957 in Danforth Lodge, #957 and affiliated with Centerville (now Memorial) Lodge #648 F&AM in 1966. He served as Worshipful Master in 1999 and was appointed Assistant Grand Lecturer and served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Onondaga District from 2004 to 2006. Other Masonic affiliations include Central City-Riverside Chapter #70, RAM, Central City Commandery #25, Knights Templar, St. Leo Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine and in his youth, Syracuse Chapter, Order of DeMolay. For Centerville Chapter, #185, OES, he was Worthy Patron in 2007 and District Grand Lecturer in 2013 for the Onondaga District, Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Most notably, as a member of Central City Bodies, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Syracuse, Gary was elected a Meritorious Service Award Recipient in 2006 and in 2013 was Coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33 Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Honorary Member of Supreme Council, NMJ. Gary enjoyed a good round of golf and belonged to several leagues. His dog, Sady, was a rescue, trained as a therapy dog. He and friends enjoyed travel and dinners together. He had been a member in Cicero United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Gary was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Brown, and in 2016 by his wife of 54 years, the former Christina A. Kies, whom he had met when they were high school sophomores. Surviving are his daughter, Kelly L (David B.) Savlov; son, Gregg (Jill) Kall; grandsons, Jason B. (Kristen) Savlov and Matthew (Jacqueline) Savlov; granddaughters, Katie (Scott) Kozak and Carrie Kall; nieces, Linda Martin and Kathleen DeMaria; nephews, Ross Brown and Darren Kies; sister-in-law, Judith Kies and a brother-in-law, Phillip Kies. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of the Williams unit of the Eastern Star Home for Gary's exemplary care. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, July 9th from 2 to 4 pm at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Fraternal (Masonic, Salt and Rose Ceremony, OES) and religious services will follow. Private graveside services will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to Helping Hounds Dog Rescue, 7268 Casewell Ave., North Syracuse 13212 or, in memory of Chris, the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 5015 Campuswood Dr., Suite 102, East Syracuse 13057.

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Gary Howard Kall

July 1, 2024