Gary I. Shanbar, 74, of Saugus, Entered Eternal Rest Monday evening, November 7, 2022, at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by the love of his family.  Born in Revere, Gary was the son of the late Max and Eve (Klayman) Shanbar.  Gary grew up in Winthrop and attended Winthrop public schools.  He graduated from Winthrop High School with the Class of 1967.  Late owner and operator of P&G Auto Body Supply Co. in Saugus.  Gary was a Saugus resident, having resided in the Town for 23 years.  An avid baseball fan, Gary enjoyed watching his beloved Boston Red Sox.  He loved his family very much.  Gary was often a quiet man, sitting off to the side of a room taking great pride and joy in watching his family enjoy parties and holidays together, laughing, crying and making memories together.  He will be fondly remembered by all who loved him

Devoted husband of Adele K. (Cannizzaro) Shanbar of Saugus, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.  Beloved father of Thomas "Tommy" Shanbar and his wife Siobhan of Revere, Robert J. Castater III of Saugus and the late Julie Lewis and Heather A. Castater.  Brother of the late Donald Shanbar.  Brother-in-law of Susan Shanbar of Easton.  Uncle of Cori Goldstein and her husband Eric of Norton, Jodi Emerson and her husband Joe of Sharon.  Also lovingly survived by 6 grandchildren, Rachel Shanbar, Thomas J. Shanbar, both of Revere, Donny Lewis, Stephanie Castater and her fiancé Jhonny Encarnacion, Amanda Gobbi, Marissa Gobbi and her fiancé Enzo Denardo, all of Saugus and 3 great grandchildren, Jhonny Jr., Aizen, and Santino.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Gary's funeral arrangements are private.  Shiva will be observed privately at his home residence.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Gary's memory may be donated to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org

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