June 27, 1935 - August 26, 2009
Captain Gardner V. Comstock, USAF (Ret.), age 74, of Liberty St., Warsaw, died August 26, 2009 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
He was born June 27, 1935 in Cortland, NY, son of the late Gardner and Doris Hawkins Comstock. Mr. Comstock served in the United States Air Force from 1954 – 74. He was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He served one tour of duty in Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam. He also served in Europe, Africa and Asia. He retired as a logistics officer. Mr. Comstock was a member of the Wyoming County Veterans Club and was a past member of the Walter Klein Post American Legion, Warsaw, 40 & 8 Voiture 761.
He served for many years as the Veterans Service Officer for Wyoming County and helped many veterans throughout the years he served in that position. Buzz loved to spend time with his family and many friends and he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a passion for playing cards especially Texas Hold ‘em.
Surviving are his loving wife of 30 years, Jane Sibley Comstock, whom he married on March 17, 1979; his son, Gardner (Therese) Comstock of Warsaw; his daughter, Tina Comstock of Warsaw; his grandchildren, Justine DeLuca, Colby Weil, Renee DeLuca, Joseph Comstock, Bethany Comstock; his sister, Joyce Snyder of Warsaw; many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Marisa Comstock and brother of the late Elaine Snyder, Ardys Zoeller, Beverly Comstock, Jean Nugent and Illoma Irish.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service with military honors will be held Saturday at noon at the Wyoming County Veterans Club (corner W. Buffalo and Wyoming Streets), Warsaw. Entombment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements are being completed by Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, Warsaw. Online condolences at http://www.robinsonandhackemer.com.
August 29, 2009 : Memorial Service with military honors for Gardner V. “Buzz” Comstock at the Wyoming Co. Vets Club - 12:00 PM - At the Wyoming County Veterans Club at the corner of W. Buffalo and Wyoming Streets, Warsaw.
Nov 13.09 from Gail Herman:
Janie, My prayers are with you.
Aug 30.09 from John Mooney:
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Aug 29.09 from Cindy Mooney:
Dear Jane, Tina, Guy and family. I wish I could be there with all of you today. My thoughts are with you. All I could think was, I bet there is one big old card game going on in heaven! Love to you all. Cindy
Aug 29.09 from Matt Bogert & Aubrey Walker:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I'll always remember Buzz coming to all of our games--he was a special man.
Matt and Bre
Aug 29.09 from Mary and Terry Daniel:
We are so sorry to hear about Buzz passing away. He was a very special man. Janie and Tina if there is anything we can do to help out, please let us know.
With All Our Love,
Mary and Terry
Aug 28.09 from Jean Sullivan:
Janie,
I will always remember the warm smile and great sense of humor that were "Buzzy". We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Mike and Jean (Lowden) Sullivan
Aug 28.09 from Coleen L. Kelly-Weierheiser:
May Gods blessings be with you during this tough time. Buzz was a good guy and will be missed by many people. He will always be with you, Jane. Love, Col and Ronnie