MOUNT VERNON – Everett T. “Buddy” Gasbarro, 63, of Mount Vernon passed away on Monday evening, March 14, 2022, at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. He was admitted for treatment for acute myeloid leukemia and also volunteered to participate in a medical trial.
Everett was born Sept. 29, 1958, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to William R. and Jeanne F. (Dorsey) Gasbarro. Soon after graduating from high school, Buddy pursued a career in the culinary arts as a short order cook, sous chef, chef and ultimately as the head chef of the Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. He moved back to Mount Vernon to help take care of his mom and continued working in the restaurant industry. Through the years, he also did industrial recycling and maintained an online retail store. After his mom’s passing in 2011, Buddy became an avid volunteer in Knox County as well as responding to several natural disasters around the United States. In 2019, he recommitted his life to Jesus Christ and became a member of the Mount Vernon Faith Lutheran Church. He served on Church Council and assumed multiple responsibilities on behalf of the church. He especially enjoyed caring for his “sweeties,” the elderly of his church, by providing transportation and serving communion for shut-ins. He also enjoyed maintaining Faith Lutheran’s New Testament Stone Garden.
Buddy is survived by his brothers Philip D. (Lyn) Gasbarro of Mount Vernon and Nicholas V. (Judy) Gasbarro of Salem, Ore.; and his nephew Vinny (Sarah) and nieces Rosa and Elissa.
There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, at Faith Lutheran Church, 170 Mansfield Ave., Mount Vernon, with Pastor Mark Wildermuth officiating. A private inurnment will take place in Mound View Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church.
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