"Love you forever. 8-10-74"
In loving memory of
Gary J. Horne
June 12, 1954 - March 22, 2019
Gary J. Horne, age 64, died suddenly Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home in Horsham.
Born in Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth (nee Larentowicz) Horne.
Gary was a graduate of W.B. Saul High School Class of 1971. He worked as a Structural Engineer throughout his career and was most recently employed at Aqua America, the water utility located in Bryn Mawr, where he held the position of New Business Representative for the past 20 years. He also volunteered as a consultant to the Horsham Environmental Board.
Gary had a passion for classic cars which he proudly shared with his family. His car of choice was a 1966 Chevy Impala SS. Gary also enjoyed discovering his family roots in Ringtown, PA and beyond through genealogical research, and was honored to trace his lineage back to ancestors who served in the American Revolutionary War. Gary was an adventurous eater who loved to share "hidden gem" restaurants with his family and friends. He was an amateur inventor, woodworker and someone who could fix anything. He was a remarkably good pool player, and an avid Phillies fan. He enjoyed spending days at Parx Race Track betting on horses.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Mary (nee Friedrich) Horne, his children Eric Horne (Damaris Montano) of Maple Glen, Brian Horne (Jennifer) of Ardmore and Michelle Horne (Aaron Stuewe) of Evanston, IL and his grandchildren Theodore Horne and Dove Stuewe.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, March 29, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, with a Memorial service at 5:00 PM with the Rev. Frank Sayford officiating. Interment will be private.
In remembrance, the family requests you share his support of clean water initiatives by making a donation to https://Waterkeeper.org/ in his name.
Photos and tributes may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"You and Mary always made feel like a daughter. One of the sweetest thing I have been told is that I am the best thing that happened to your son. And he is product of you both. I will miss your smile and bear hugs. "
"It was a pleasure to be Gary and Mary's neighbors for 30 years. We will miss the conversations we used to have whenever we saw you both. Our condolences to the entire family and may Gary rest in peace. With deepest sympathy, Elaine and Larry Hart."
"I share some good moments in family with Mr Gary and his a wife Mary and many occasions we have good conversations specially talking about cars and the good baseball he also share we me stories of many parts of the City of Philadelphia and some good restaurants in the Norristown Area Mr Gary you will be missing in the family reunion ...May God has your soul in a very special place "
"Families are precious and can never be replaced but they can be remembered and honored by all that loved him. My sincere sympathy. Barbara Janas"
"All my love and affection to the relatives. I had the luck of meeting Gary in the previous days of Eric's wedding and I will always remember him smiling and good mood. Love Miguel ngel"
"Our hearts continue to ache for all of you. We know memories will stay with you forever and trust that will ease the deep pain you are feeling now. Love, Buck and Denise Buchanan"