Gary Paul Burlette, 74, of Streamwood died April 23, 2022. Gary was the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Turcotte); loving father of Brian and Becky (Shawn) Rose; proud grandfather of Brayden, Grayson and Landon; dear brother of the late Shirley (Ali) Kadzki; fond uncle of Wanda (Dave) Damato and great uncle of John-Michael and Jeremy Damato.
Gary loved his grandchildren and enjoyed sitting by the koi pond. He accomplished many backyard projects such as the gazebo, arbor and fireplace. Gary was an Army veteran and member of the First Signal Brigade in Vietnam. The brigade always held a reunion every 2 years.
Memorial visitation Sunday May 1, 11:00am - 2:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Cremation was private at Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to the Gary Sinise Foundation https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate would be appreciated. For information (630)289-7575.