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Henry F. Gamari Jr. , 91

Longtime Stamford Vermont Resident.

Henry Francis Gamari Jr. 91 of North Adams and formerly of Stamford, VT. died Monday January 19, 2026 at North Adams Commons.

He was born in North Adams on January 25, 1934 a son of the late Henry Francis Gamari Sr. and Catherine (Dean) Gamari. Henry attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School. He was a decorated veteran serving with the United States Army as a Private First Class.

He was employed for 32 years as the foreman of the control lab at the Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams, and he was last employed for 15 years as a rural letter carrier for the United States Postal Service.

Henry was a communicant of St. John Bosco Church in Stamford, and he was a longtime coach of local youth leagues in North Adams, Clarksburg and Stamford including basketball, baseball and the former Stamford-Clarksburg Tigers football team. Henry's greatest joy was the outdoors, raising his beagles and rabbit hunting, which he started at a young age with family and friends. He was a loyal and devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years Claire (Martin) Gamari, three sons Craig Gamari, Steven Gamari (Christine) and Kurt Gamari (Rebecca), grandchildren Corrie Ryan Dolle, Claire Ryan, Casey Ryan, Kelly Haskins, Katie Brassard, Kelsey Alibozek, J.J. Middleton, Joshua Gamari, Rebecca Randall, Jacob Coury, Steven Gamari, Nicole Waters, Renee Gamari, Matthew Gamari and Alana Dubie. He also leaves great grandchildren Connor Berard, Dylan St. Hilaire, Ashton Solomon, Makenna Dolle, Madison Dolle, Aiyanna Gamari, Alexis Gamari, Avery Marcel, Ryan Haskins, Everett Alibozek, Easton Alibozek, Adley Brassard, Rayden Brassard, Hayden Brassard, Anthony Gamari, Giovanni Gamari, Colton Randall, Carson Randall, Dayton Waters, Lilly Waters, Makayla Thomas, one great-greatgrandchild Giovanni Rodriguez and his sister Joan Wyman. He was predeceased by a son Henry Gamari who died in infancy, daughter Deborah Ann Middleton, granddaughter Jessica Coury and brother Robert Gamari.

Funeral services for Henry F. Gamari will take at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. on Saturday January 31, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Calling Hours at the funeral home are Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested for the North Adams American Legion through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.


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I worked with Hank at the North Adams post office. Rest in peace, great guy, nice family. Calm winds and following seas.
from: Wilfred Parmenter on: 02-04-2026

My heart goes out to the Gamari family. I’ve known you all practically my whole life. Hank was such a good man. I always had respect for him soft spoken with a big heart. He loved his hound dog. I remember as a kid. My condolences to the whole family rest in peace Hank.
from: Chuck Bohlon: 02-04-2026

So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
from: Joni Dunnon: 02-02-2026

Claire and family
So very sorry for your loss Carol and John Greenbush
from: Greenbushon: 01-31-2026

So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Hank for several years at the North Adams post office. . Condolences to the family during this difficult time.
from: Roberta Curranon: 01-30-2026

So sorry for your family's loss
from: J Duda on: 01-29-2026

Claire, Craig, Steve and Kurt, So sorry to hear of Hank’s passing. My sincere condolences. I have so many great memories growing up across the street from you all. May Hank rest in eternal peace. Love to all.
from: Jackie (Tilton) Sanderson: 01-29-2026

Herman, Josh My deepest condolences you and your Family.
from: Cheryl Slickon: 01-29-2026

Claire, Craig, Steve, and Kurt, I am so sorry to here of Hank's passing he was always a very kind man with a sense of humor. I always had such good times visiting around the Christmas holidays with the whole Gamari clan.
from: Jamie Field on: 01-28-2026

Kurt and family, I’m very sorry for your loss.
from: Heidi Blakeon: 01-28-2026

Kurt and Family, my deepest condolences.
from: Beth Thomason: 01-28-2026

Craig and Steve and family I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you til you all meet again.
from: Cindy (Pecor)Schneider on: 01-28-2026

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with Gamari family RIP Hank
from: Frank Casuscellion: 01-28-2026

Steve and family, sorry about your loss. May he rest in peace.
from: Herman Bishopon: 01-27-2026

To Clair Craig Steve Kurt my sincerest condolences. Remembering all the times my father and Henry had hunting. Hopefully it continues in the beyond.
Craig.
from: Craig Deanon: 01-27-2026

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