Gary Len Senese
October 3, 1946 ~ August 11, 2011
Services:
A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10:00AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Gary Len Senese, 64, of Compton died August 11, 2011.
Born October 3, 1946, in San Francisco, California, he was the son of the late Leonard S. and Hellen G. Senese.
He grew up in Staten Island, New York, and graduated in 1963 from New Dorp High School. He joined the Marine Corps in 1968 and attended its Computer Science School in Quantico, Virginia after graduating at the top of his basic training class at Parris Island. He earned a B.S. degree from American University in Washington, DC and for over 40 years he pursued a successful career in the information technology field. He worked as an executive at several major corporations, including Amtrak, General Electric, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and the Simmons Company. After retiring from coporate life, he was an independent consultant and most recently taught part-time at the College of Southern Maryland.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Christine Sterling Senese, and two sons, Gary William Senese of Gaithersburg, MD, and Christopher Len Senese of Compton, and a sister, Cathy Senese-McCann of Lakebay, Washington. His Godchild, Christina Sterling, and his other neices and nephews were an important part of his life.
After moving to St. Mary’s County in 2006 he quickly adapted to county life. He was an avid golfer and softball player, playing in the “over 50” league and the St. Mary’s County Senior Olympics softball team. He spent many hours volunteering for the local Habitat for Humanity organization, and served on the board of directors of the Chamounix Mansion, a youth hostel in Philadelphia, PA. He enjoyed living on the waters of St. Clements Bay, boating and crabbing.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10:00 Am in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown , MD
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clements Hundred, P.O. Box 71, Coltons Point, MD 20626.
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“Christine, I am so sorry to read about Gary’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. Take care.”
“Dear Christine and family,we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.”
“Christine, John and I was sorry to hear about the death of your husband, it is never easy to lose the one you love, you and the boys are in our prayers at this difficult time in your lives. John and Loranna Gray and everyone from the St. Mary’s Co., Genealogical Society”
“Christine and family. We were so very saddened to hear of Gary’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“To the Senese and Sterling Family; I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Gary. My thoughts of Gary are filled with warmth. I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to work with him at Habitat. I hope that your wonderful memories of him will bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time . Jean Kenney Combs”
“Gary was a tireless and generous contributor to our mission at Patuxent Habitat for Humanity. So much of what we are able to do today is because of the amazing talent he brought to our organization. We will all miss him greatly and our prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”
“We write in sorrow on behalf of the many friends and acquaintances of Gary that he made through our years together in “senior” softball. His engaging smile was his greeting. His pesonalized GARY SENSE bat given him by his sons was his trademark. Though he treasured it, he was more than willing in letting others use his bat. He played second base for the St. Mary’s team in last Fall’s Maryland Senior Olympics. Gary played six games in a 24 hour period in the tournament in Montgomery County. He was one of us and we all treasure having the opportunity to have shared quality time with him. He epotomized the motto of his beloved Marine Corps and the Sterling family he married into and of which he was an integral part……SEMPER FIDELIS. With Sympathy… The Over 50 League and Friday morning softball and Tuesday morning ping pong. “
“Our deepest sympathy to you Christine and your boys… May Our Lord comfort you during this dark time. We surround you all with our prayers and love..”
“Christine & Family, Sorry to hear of Gary’s Passing I only met him twice but he was a very good and generous person. May the Good Lord be with you all in this time of need and May He Rest in Peace.”
“Christine& Sons: Words are inadequate to express how we feel about the loss of Gary, & to think that he died on the same day as Will Sterling. The Sterling family means so much to us, after working with Judge Sterling for all those years with the District Court of Maryland. Skip and I moved to Jacksonville, Florida to be close to Dedie & her family. We are so sorry that we will be unable to attend any of the services for Gary, but the Sterling and Senese families will be in our thoughts and prayers, may God bless each and every one of you. Gary was so nice to work with when I had your townhouse listed in Wildewood, years ago. With love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“Chris, we are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. There are no words which are adequate except that we love you and are praying for you.”
“Christine & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“”May it comfort you to know others are thinking of you at this difficult time. ” “
“Christine and Family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.”
“Chris: I’m so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I enjoyed working with him at CSM, and I know his students did as well. He brought so much knowledge and professionalism to his classes. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Dear Christine, I had the privilege of playing softball with Gary on the “Over-50″ mens softball league for the last four years. Gary was liked and respected by everyone in the league. We will feel his abscence profoundly. More importantly, Gary was a quality individual, and a man of integrity. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief. God Bless.”
“Christine, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Chris, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your faith is strong and will get you through this. May God bless you and your family during this most difficult time. Tom Wiley”
“Dear Christine – you, Christopher, Gary William & all of the family are in our thoughts & prayers. Gary was very special to all of us. Love, Faye & Darrel”
“Chris you are in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time. God Bless you and may he carry you and your family throught this, our sympathy is with you. “
“Chris, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Our wonderful memories of Gary comfort us. “
“I was quite saddened to learn of Gary’s death. Please know that you, the boys, and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May god bless you with faith and strength during this difficult time. “
“Dear Christine and family, I was so sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies and you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Chris and Family, Rocky and I were so saddened to hear of Garys passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. I am sure those 29 years together blessed you with a lot of treasured memories. Take care. JoAnne and Rocky. “
“Christine and family. We were very sad to hear of your husband’s death. Know that we are thinking of you, your boys, and all your family and will be praying for you daily.”
“So very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing, what a wonderful person he was to work with! My sincerest condolences and prayers are with you all. “
“Dear Christine and Boys, My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. “
“Christine, Mom told me about your loss. I am so sorry. I know how deep your faith is and that it is what you will draw from every day. God bless you and the boys.”
“”To the Senese and Sterling Family; I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Gary. He was a very nice and caring gentleman and will truly be missed. May God Comfort you during this time.”