Gary David Cesari

Gary David Cesari, 88 of Aptos, CA, passed away peacefully at his home at Aegis Living with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Fulton J. Cesari and Mabel A. Cesari of Sunnyvale, CA.

He was born in Oakland, CA and lived his entire life in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating from Junipero Serra High School, he went on to UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco to receive his degree in Pharmacy. He married his childhood sweetheart Patricia “Pat” Lund during his final year in college. He went to work for Palo Alto Drug Company for over 3 decades during which time he became co-owner. His 5 children were born during this time in Menlo Park and in Santa Clara and all eventually settled in Sunnyvale, CA. He ended his Pharmacy career working an additional 10 years for Longs Drugs.

Gary and his late wife Pat were avid supporters of all of their children’s activities, including sporting events, scouting, theater, and many others. His true passions were fishing, hunting, golf, and his church to which he dedicated as much time as possible.

Gary is survived by his brother James F. (Loretta) Cesari of Palo Alto, two daughters: Theresa Cesari (Ray) of Astoria, OR and Elizabeth Cesari of Ketchum, ID, and three sons: John Cesari of Santa Clara, James J. (Lisa) Cesari of Rialto, and Jeffrey Cesari (Krys) of Solana Beach. He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Kyle Cesari of Wallingford, CT and Kevin (Briana) Cesari of San Pedro, Jack Cesari of Chicago, Il, Ryan Cesari of Boston, MA and Sam Cesari of San Diego, his four nieces: Cathy Zimmerman of Post Falls, ID, Michelle (Jason) Varela of Temecula,  Laura Cesari (Jeremy) of Boulder Creek and Amy Cesari (Russell) of Kihei, HI, and one nephew, Chris (Renee) McGahan of Bellevue, WA.

A private ceremony will be held at Gate of Heaven cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his late wife.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Gary’s memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.