Gary Vozzo, painter, Bible teacher

Gary Vozzo, a Ridgefield painting contractor who was an elder in the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, died on Tuesday, June 20. He was 58 years old and the husband of Carolyn Vozzo of Ridgefield.
A native of Norwalk, Mr. Vozzo was born on Oct. 27, 1941, a son of Alba and the late Frank D. Vozzo. He grew up in New Canaan and graduated from New Canaan High School.
Mr. Vozzo came to Ridgefield in 1980, owned and operated Vozzo Painting, and also served as an estate manager.
Several businessmen who knew him described Mr. Vozzo as "a man without malice," "a kind gentleman," and "an exceptional family man."
Mr. Vozzo played an active role with Jehovah's Witnesses, and was a leader in the expansion of the Kingdom Hall on Route 123 in Lewisboro. He was a Bible teacher and was known for his efforts to comfort those who were undergoing hardships.
Mr. Vozzo enjoyed gardening and cooking -- especially Italian dishes -- and he also liked to travel. Last year, he and his wife made a trip to Italy.
"He has left a valuable inheritance to his family through his example as a modest and decent man with a strong work ethic, warm sense of humor and a love for others that knew no bounds," Carolyn Vozzo said.
Besides his wife and his mother, Mr. Vozzo is survived by a son, Christopher Vozzo and his wife, Catrina, of Highland Lakes, N.J.; a daughter, Julie Vozzo of Danbury; a brother, Joel Vozzo and his wife, Ellen, of Walkill, N.Y.; and a grandson, Garrett Vozzo of Highland Lakes.
Services took place Sunday, June 25, at Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses in South Salem.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Lewisboro Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 233 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY 10590-2021.