Eugene J. “Butchie” Garay, 65, of Steubenville, Ohio died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Trinity West. He was born May 3, 1946 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late John J. & Mary E. Cicconetti Garay. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Preceding Butchie in death were two brothers John J. Garay, Jr. and Joseph Garay and a sister Anita Ritchie. Surviving are his wife Christina “Tina” Phsarce Garay; son Stephen J. (Tracy) Garay of Steubenville, OH; daughter Jamie (Will) Hubbard of Wintersville, OH; three grandchildren Joseph Garay of Wintersville, OH, Dominic Garay of Steubenville, OH and Rylee Hubbard of Wintersville, OH; two sisters Dorothy DiAlbert and Bette DeLelles both of Steubenville, OH. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (formerly McClave’s), 611 N. Fourth Street, Steubenville on Tuesday 3 – 8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Vigil service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial Donations may be directed to Tony Teramana Cancer Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
09/03/2024
Gene-Marie Sperduti
There will never be another Butchie! He was a really great friend and gem of a neighbor! I will forever remember him always joking and always willing to help out! My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Tina and the rest of the family. Gene-Marie Sperduti
09/03/2024
Jamie
Hey dad it's me..I miss you so much already..I'm trying to stay strong..you were the best father and grandfather ..everyone who knew you loved you..you were a great man! You did everything you could for us..I will never forget...we were so lucky to have you!! I love you and miss you...no one will be able to take your place with your jokes..you fought and kept that sense of humor until the end! Love you papa smurf!!
09/03/2024
sandie richey
dear Tina and family, i really dont know what to say except their will only be one butchie, he was the best neighbor and greatest friend anyone could have. i know rich and i will never ever forget him and all that he had done for us. we were so lucky to have butch as a neighbor and friend. any time we needed anything or called butch was their to lend a hand. he is in heaven now with god and free of pain. in love and friendshio sandie
09/03/2024
Joe Petrelle
To the Garay family, Im very sorry to hear about Butchie, he was a great guy and was fun to be around. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. God Bless
09/03/2024
Kelly Keck
My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to my best friend Jamie and her entire family. I am so sorry for your loss and I hope someday you will be at peace knowing there is another Angel to watch over all of you.
09/03/2024
Nancy Tarulli & Greg Rees
To all of the Garay family, Butchie was a wonderful guy. So full of fun and laughter. He will be terribly missed by all. Greg & I offer our deepest sympathies. He made our family reunions so fun. RIP Butchie. Nancy & Greg
09/03/2024
Coach Ike
To Joey, Dom and family...bless you in this time of loss. You have the prayers of the Coach Ike and the Big Red Family.
09/03/2024
Al Ricci
I was saddened to hear of Butchie's passing. I had a chance to visit him when I was in Steubenville back in October. We spend some quality time together and it was great seeing him again. We were the best of friends growing up. I have very fond memories of the Garay family and Edgar Avenue.
09/03/2024
Ron Radick
Gene, You will be missed tremendously. I will always remember all the good times and all the help you gave me while working at Wheeling Pgh. God bless you. Ron
09/03/2024
Frankie Anderson
Steve, Tracy, Dom and the Garay family; thinking of you in your time of loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Your father was a great man and is now a great angel. Take comfort in knowing he is watching over you all and cheering Dom on as always!!!! Love and prayers.
09/03/2024
Lisa
Butchy you were one special person who touched many lives. You will be sadly missed by all. I will never forget your laugh and smile. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
09/03/2024
Regina Lewis
Tina & family, I am sorry for you loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love, Regina & Brian Lewis
09/03/2024
Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Bowman
We are so sorry for your loss. Hoping you can keep all the tons of special memories in your heart to give you comfort during this difficult time.
09/03/2024
Karen (Antill) Shugart
Steve, Tracy, Dominic, and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything you need. Love, Kar
09/03/2024
Theresa Czaruk Stotler
Words can not express the lost of Butchie, I can still remember all the great times we had growing up on edgar avenue and afterwards. It seemed like after our parents past we lost contact with the the people that were so special when we were growing up. Wish I could be there in this difficult time for your family.
09/03/2024
Judy Garay Martin
To my dear Aunt Tina, Steve and Jamie and family my sincere sympathy and prayers are with you, we all loved Uncle Butchie and he will be missed! He will be at peace with alot of our loved ones and someday we will all be together again. I only just heard or I would have been there. Love Judy Garay
09/03/2024
Gregg and Mary DeSantis
Mary and I both express our sympathy,we enjoyed Butch when he came to our home for Mission Pointe meetings. I am happy to have had the opportunity to meet him and share time with him, I am sorry I cannot be there, Gregg DeSantis
09/03/2024
Rena Koski-White
Dear Tina, Steve, Tracy and Family: I am sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent your way.
09/03/2024
Marcia
09/03/2024
Marcia
Butchie I'm so blessed to have gotten to know you and I will never forget you. You truly were a special person whom I loved very much but I know heaven is a much brighter place since you've entered the gate and I know God has plans for you as you will be helping us here on earth because that is who you were and what you did for everyone while you were here. May God comfort your family whom you loved so much. You will truly be missed by all. May you rest in peace Butch and know that you will be in our hearts always. God Bless.
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