Obituary - Gary "Groucho" Ramundo

Gary "Groucho" Ramundo found eternal peace on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Honey, Dad, Pops, Groucho, Gary, Coach, McGuyver, King Cob, take your pick. Whatever role was needed, he was the guy for the job. He was born on July 20, 1950 in Schenectady to Elizabeth (Carrapellucci) and Daniel Ramundo, Sr. and was a Gilboa-Conesville graduate. Soon after, He went to HVCC to study auto mechanics. After graduating HVCC he was drafted into the US Army where he served from 1970 to 1972. Once back home, he spent his entire working career as a diesel/auto mechanic.

Gary's friends and family were held very near and dear. Growing up with 4 brothers and 2 Sisters, responsibility and accountability were instilled into him at a young age. Whether it was coaching little league for Joe, Jeremy, Matt, being part of MC's pit crew, known as MacGyver and King Cob, his "fixes" WORKED, pitching on his softball team, playing horseshoes, fixing everything his boys had broken, he gave 100% and was great at all of it.

Gary also loved to fish, especially his trips with his brothers, Dan, Steve, Rick, and Brian. He loved going fishing with Matt too. Together, they caught many Walleyes, Bass and whatever else bit the hook. He loved camping, boating, hunting, traveling, hot air balloon rides, parasailing, operating glorified golf carts in Las Vegas with his wife, Deb & JR on the highway where they didn't belong and weren't supposed to go.

Gary was married for 33 years to the love of his life, Kathy, who is the glue, the rock, the keeper. Together, they visited some of the most beautiful places. Alaska, The Western US, the beaches of the South where they Wintered, etc. They are truly blessed to have each other as life partners.

Gary was very proud of his son, Matt too. He enjoyed teaching and playing sports with Matt, from baseball, travel soccer, squirrel hunting, snowmobiling, dirt biking, ATV riding, field cars, playing pool, wiffle ball and horseshoe pitching. The water fights in the house that soaked the whole first floor were a family favorite as well. The list goes on and on, he was a proud Dad.

Over the last six years, he became known as Pops. Gabriella Lee Ramundo was the apple of his eye. He spent countless hours playing, going to the zoo, fairs, playing Paw Patrol, playing in the sandbox, searching for toads, salamanders, snakes, anything they could find. Anything that little girl wanted or needed, he was there to support. Pops was volunteered by Gabriella to have his hair done and nails painted on occasion. He also would play Barbie, pull her around on her tractor, push her in her swing, give rides on the ATV and lawnmower, and many other activities. He was the definition of Pops and a family first kind of man.

Loving Gary forever are his wife: Kathy (Wyckoff) Ramundo; his son: Matthew (Erica) Ramundo; granddaughter: Gabriella Lee Ramundo; sister: Donna DiCristofaro; brothers: Daniel Ramundo, Jr., Richard (Carol) Ramundo, Stephen (Kathy) Ramundo and Brian DeLong; Goddaughter: Cheryl (Frank) Litterer, step-sons: Joseph Marsh and Jeremy Marsh; many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many. Always willing to lend a helping hand, his legacy will live on in many people far and wide.

Gary was predeceased by his parents; his step-father: Floyd DeLong; sister: Paula Lynch; brother-in-law: John DiCristofaro; nephew: Adam Ramundo and great-niece: Amanda Pucci.

All are invited to visit with Gary's family from 11:00AM-1:00PM on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Coltrain Funeral Home, LLC 134 River Street, Middleburgh, NY 12122 and to a reception immediately following at St. Mark's Lutheran Church Hall, 326 Main Street, Middleburgh, NY 12122. Gary always wore jeans, t-shirt, his Army cap, and sneakers. Whether you are coming to the funeral home or just thinking about him in spirit on November 14, please honor his memory by wearing your favorite pair of jeans, shirt, cap, and sneakers.

Gary's family kindly requests memorial donations in his honor be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1327 c/o Viginia Gurley, 13457 Route 23A, Prattsville, NY 12468 specifically towards Christmas gifts for Veterans at Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, to the Joshua Project, PO Box 413, Middleburgh, NY 12122, or to any foundation of your choice.

Please visit www.coltrainfuneralhome.com to share online condolences with Gary’s family.

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