Don Gargaro III
June 13, 1954– Sept. 15, 2024
After a prolonged illness, Don Gargaro III, 70, died peacefully at home at Ellsworth Lake on Sept. 15, 2024 with his devoted partner, Lynne Spencer, and their sweet dog, Davi, by his side. Born in Detroit, he was the eldest of the late Don II and Joann Gargaro’s six children.
Don was an artist at heart. As a teen, his untrained hand and uncanny perception produced sophisticated sketch caricatures, capturing the essence– visible and invisible– of his subjects mostly his family. He was an avid reader, whose recommendations were typically spot-on. He particularly loved music, ranging from the Chicago blues to the British Invasion to the plaintive soul of the Texas Hill Country. He was an excellent guitar player with a great ear and a deep appreciation for the passion of the musicians whose songs he studied and played. His tastes were cultivated with curiosity and wonder, and his opinions were often unyielding. His musical aesthetic remains an enduring influence on his siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. Most would agree that their playlists and record collections bear Don’s indelible imprint.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 79, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at her home. She was born June 25, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of James M. and Peggy (Edwards) Dickerson.
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