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Gary J. Congdon
October 11, 1935 ~ February 6, 2017 (age 81) 81 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Greg Kwiatkowski
February 12, 2017 7:32 PM
I posted a photo of Gary holding the "200 mph" Dominator carb. I brought it over and he worked on it in the basement. He told me about the jetting changes during the record run by Buddy Baker and other adjustments he made to it in 1970.
It was a thrill to be there for me! We also talked Lionel trains, another longtime interest of his, and mine. I'll miss him...
p.s. John - I sent a hi rez version of this pic to your work email late last year, after I had called. Take care.
It was a thrill to be there for me! We also talked Lionel trains, another longtime interest of his, and mine. I'll miss him...
p.s. John - I sent a hi rez version of this pic to your work email late last year, after I had called. Take care.
Message from Henry Dozier
February 9, 2017 3:14 PM
I met Gary when I was hired in to Chrysler in the mid-70s and stationed at the Proving Grounds in Carburetion Engineering.
He was both a friend and a mentor and helped me a great deal in understanding the complexities of calibration of carburetors for mass production in those early emissions days.
He unfailingly had a great sense of humor and keen wit, without which I think we would have all gone crazy!
I have fond memories of helping him build Dominator carburetors for Herb Adams engines in TransAm in our "spare" time.
I will miss him and I am sure everyone whom he touched with his association in car and engine stuff will miss him.
Hank Dozier
He was both a friend and a mentor and helped me a great deal in understanding the complexities of calibration of carburetors for mass production in those early emissions days.
He unfailingly had a great sense of humor and keen wit, without which I think we would have all gone crazy!
I have fond memories of helping him build Dominator carburetors for Herb Adams engines in TransAm in our "spare" time.
I will miss him and I am sure everyone whom he touched with his association in car and engine stuff will miss him.
Hank Dozier
Message from John Dinkel
February 11, 2017 8:54 AM
I got to know Gary while working at Chrysler Proving Grounds Carburetor Lab. He was a super guy. We made popcorn at break time and Gary liked it so he brought in a 50 Pound bag several times. He didn't want us to run out.
Message from Jose Santiago
February 9, 2017 2:15 PM
Gary has been a good friend since I was hired at Chrysler in 1977. He has always made a lasting positive impression to me as a young engineer and was a very helpful, kind and overall a wonderful person to be around with, both professionally and socially. I will surely miss him.
Message from Gary & Joyce Kotchi
February 9, 2017 12:29 PM
John and family, you have our deepest condolences. Gary was a first class guy in every thing he did. It was my pleasure to know and work with him. We will miss him at our coney dog lunches.
Message from Lynette & Tony Hobyak
February 9, 2017 10:28 AM
John and Brenda
Tony and I are so very so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know you all were so very close. Know we are here for you if you need anything. We love you both so very much. XOXOXO
Tony and I are so very so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know you all were so very close. Know we are here for you if you need anything. We love you both so very much. XOXOXO
A candle was lit by Jen Engel - grand-daughter of Shirley Herman
on February 8, 2017 5:13 PM
Message from Vicki Drayer
February 8, 2017 4:38 PM
Gary was a wonderful companion and friend to my mom, Shirley. They made each others lives brighter. We were blessed to have him in our lives. Our condolences to his family.
A candle was lit by Marc & Valerie Congdon
on February 8, 2017 1:44 PM
A candle was lit by Chuck & Marlene Congdon
on February 7, 2017 2:35 PM
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