Ilion Gary C. Vogel, 66, of Ilion passed away, after a courageous battle with Measothelioma, on Thursday July 14, 2011 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care in New Hartford. Gary was born on October 5, 1944 in Ilion the son of the late Charles and Katherine (Hayes) Vogel. Gary was educated in Ilion schools and served in the US Navy following high school. He was employed as an assembler at Remington Arms Co., retiring in 2002. On August 5, 1967 he married Mary Ann Vivirito in Frankfort. He was a member of the Mohawk American Legion and the Ilion Moose Lodge #1010. Gary is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his sons Scott and his wife Kim of Jacksonville Beach FL and Brian and his wife Brandy of Ilion; sisters Linda Krick of Myrtle Beach and Kim Lien of Carthage; his precious grandchildren Jace, Tanner and Brody; brother in law Sam and his wife Colleen Vivirito of Frankfort and sister in law Janice and her husband Thomas Kinney of Frankfort; as well as several special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his mother and father in law Sam and Frances Vivirito and his brother in laws Raymond Krick and Kenneth Lien. Friends may call on Saturday July 16, 2011 from 3-6pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion, a brief memorial service will follow the calling hours. Gary's family give special thanks to Dr. Sultana Razia and her staff as well as the staff on the 6th floor at Faxton-St. Luke's for all their kindness and compassion and to his sister in law Janice Kinney for being there for Gary and his family during their time of need. In lieu of flowers, Gary would ask his friends to do something kind and caring for someone or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com.