Gary Wayne Nicosia

ROCK HILL - Gary Wayne Nicosia, 56, 0f 1569 Brentfield Drive, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Saint Johns United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ken Owens officiating. Burial will be in Laurelwood Cemetery.

Born in Oak Hill, W.Va., Gary is the son of Mary G. Nicosia and the late Alfonso Nicosia. After graduating from Rock Hill High, he earned his B.S. degree from Presbyterian College. He was also a member of Saint Johns United Methodist Church.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Wanda N. Nicosia; two daughters, Debra Nicosia and Kimberly Nicosia; and one brother, Brian Nicosia and wife, Kay.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 2832 Divine St., Columbia, SC 29205.

Condolences may be sent to www.whitesellfuneralhome.net.