Gary Sartor, 80, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea.
Born September 3, 1943, in Passaic, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Joseph Romano Sartor and Elizabeth Lichtenberger Sartor.
Gary attended Boonton High School and graduated in 1961. Gary and his brothers spent their childhoods in Towaco, New Jersey.
After high school, Gary was employed by Charles Pfizer and Co. in Parsippany, New Jersey, where he met and married his wife of 57 years, Nancy Lee McNicol Sartor.
Gary spent his working life as a West Virginia Licensed General Contractor, specializing in ceramic tile for businesses and homes in the surrounding area, a West Virginia Licensed Real Estate Broker, Associate Broker of Active Realty, Lewisburg and a Certified General Appraiser. He was the former business owner of Tallman’s Gas and Grocery and Arrowwood Tavern in Renick.
Gary was a former Boy Scout Master in Towaco, New Jersey, and a former member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, Green Pond Lodge, #2183, Rockaway, New Jersey, now Lake Hopatcong Lodge, #782.
Gary had a good sense of humor and was a good storyteller. He enjoyed family gatherings and working in his woodworking and metal shop. He paid attention to detail and was well-known for his skills.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Sartor; son, Anthony “Tony” Gary (Gaea) Sartor; father-and mother-in-law, William and Elizabeth McNicol; and sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth (Edward) Balderson.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Carl Sartor (Kathy), of Murphy, North Carolina; granddaughters Magnolia Sartor, of Tucson, Arizona, Eva Kemper, of Saint Albans; and grandsons, Owen Kemper and Henry Kemper, of Saint Albans.
No services are planned at this time.
In keeping with his wishes, the body will be cremated.
Online condolences may be shared at morganfh.net
Arrangements are being made by Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg.
