Gary Kenneth Viele
- Robert D. Gray
- Mar 22
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 26
3/17/25
Gary Kenneth Viele of Marcellus, New York, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on March 17, 2025, at the Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, New York.
He was born June 21, 1932, to Kenneth and Ernestine (Allen) Viele of Syracuse, New York.
Gary is survived by his brother Duane, sister-in-law Nancy, nephew Douglas, and nieces Sandra and Lorraine.
Gary served his country as a United States Army Corporal and then as a New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officer protecting New York's natural resources and
environment, enforcing conservation laws, and contributing to public safety for more than 30 years.
A service will be held at the Martville Cemetery on April 29 at 11:00 am.
To send condolences, visit:robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
Great memories of having coffee and talking with Gary at the Spafford Hilton. One of the kindest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
I first met Gary when I was assigned as a newbie ECO covering south Onondaga County. We did many a boat patrol on Otisco Lake where I learned a lot and picked up a few tricks.
He was an old school Game Warden and his stories provided an unedited history of DLE and our ECO's.
Whatever the public thought of Gary, he was unforgettable. My prayers and condolences goes out to his friends and family.
Dan Dedeo, ECO, ret
Gary was a longstanding fixture in DEC’s Region 7 Division of Law Enforcement program and a pleasure to spend time talking with. My deepest condolences to the family.
Gary was a wonderful man and role model. I met Gary through my Aunt Madeline Buell. I spent hours talking to him about fishing and did spend some time fishing with him. Certainly will be missed by everyone who knew him. I know that I will.