GARE, Anthony Brian (Tony)
Unexpectedly passed on August 20, 2024 in Fiji: aged 56 years young.
Heart shattered into a million pieces losing a much loved husband, best friend and soulmate of Denise. Loving, fun and gentle Dad of Aleisha and Jase, Danielle, Sam and Jinaya and the best Poppa to his precious grand-babies, Evelyn, and Elliot. Much loved brother-in-law to Brian and Sue, Cec and Jackie, Eric and Glenda, Donald and Glenda, Sandy and George, Reg and their families. Tony is resting peacefully at home.
A Celebration of Tony's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road at 2.00pm on Friday August 30, followed by private cremation. Messages to 53 Silver Springs Boulevard, Mosgiel 9024 or on Tony's page below where you can also view the Livestream and recording of the service.
GARE, Anthony Brian (Tony)
Truly special son of Lynnell and the late John, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jennifer and Alan, Catherine and Kevin, Alison and Eddie, loved uncle of Jacob, and Kent and highly thought of by all their extended families. Tony will leave a huge void in all of our lives.
"Tony, know we loved you so much - Rest in Peace."
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Our thoughts are with all the family and thinking of you all at this very sad time may the many special memories be forever lasting sending you all our strength and love ❤️ From Falconer family afar
To the Gare family and friends, thank you for the outstanding celebration of Tony's life. As was touched on at the service, Tony's passion and commitment to the transport industry was much wider than his achievements with Icon. He also generously shared his experience, expertise, knowledge and leadership at regional and national level. I want to reiterate how highly Tony was regarded and respected at national level. Our industry has lost a great leader and like you, we will be poorer for that, but his legacy will live on and in time I'm sure that will help us recover. Thank you for all you've done in enabling Tony to be shared with the transport industry. On behalf of the Board and the team at Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Tony, I'm sitting in London shocked with the news of your passing. What a loss to everyone who knew you. Got to know you working at Icon and you were such a wonderful man with a big heart. Condolences to all your family and especially Denise. I got told by someone who saw all the Icon trucks procession today. You would be proud of everyone who helped you the past few weeks. You are in my thoughts, Rest in Peace Brother.
My Goodness, Big Tony, a True Icon. A Legend of a Gentleman , my deepest sympathies to Denise and all his children and family, and there is the rest of us shocked and saddened that this Big Sequoia has fallen. What a legacy he will leave behind. Thanks Mate ✨🙏🏻💎
So saddened and shocked to hear of Tony's passing. He was a true gent and always had time to talk. My deepest condolences to Denise and family. My thoughts are with you all. He will be missed by so many.
Uncle Tony, Rest easy legend you will be forever missed. Well done on living a very successful life and being a great role model for us all. Thank you for my very first job at Icon. To all the speaker well done for doing such a great job telling the story of Tony.
Another transport legend taken too soon, condolences to the Gare family and the Icon family, you will be missed, keep on trucking mate!
Our deepest sympathies to Tony's family and loved ones on the loss of a good fella. Thinking of you all. From Janine and the team at Dunedin Truck Servicing.
Tony, I'll forever cherish the times shared with you over the last 20+ years. You will always be remembered as one of the most genuine, kind hearted and loving people and will be so so missed. Rest in peace cobber 💙
So sorry to hear of Tony's sudden passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on this very sad occasion. Love from Alister & Wendy King and family, Brisbane. xxx
So shocked and devastated to hear of Tonys passing. He was absolutely one of the 'good buggers' and always made the time for me for a call or catching up for a coffee. My thoughts go out to his family, friends and work mates at this time. He will be greatly missed.
I am devastated for your loss. Tony was one of the good buggers. My thought are with family and friends today. He will be missed.