Gary Lee Carvella, 83 of Lakewood, died Monday January 5, 2026, in his home.

He was born September 14, 1942, in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late Dominic and Rita Cataldo Carvella.

He was a 1960 graduate of Jamestown High School and went on to earn degrees in accounting from Jamestown Community College and Bryant & Stratton College.

Gary enlisted in the Navy in 1962 and served as a corpsman until 1966. He did a tour of duty with the Navy in the Mediterranean and was stationed at Camp LeJune NC and at Guantanamo Bay with the US Marines. Upon leaving active duty, he was an active member of the Jamestown Naval Reserves until the closing of the center. After the Naval Reserve center closed, Gary continued serving his community by joining the Jamestown Army National Guard as a medic until his retirement from the military.

During his career, Gary worked as an accountant at multiple car dealerships in Chautauqua County, including Community Chrysler and Ed Shults. After retiring from accounting, Gary worked as a restaurant manager in various places throughout Jamestown and Warren, PA.

He was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church in Frewsburg and previously attended Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Lakewood and Trinity Lutheran Church in East Amherst, where he served on various committees and roles. He previously acted as the commander of the Chautauqua County American Legion and remained an active participant in the American Legions in Lakewood and Frewsburg. He served on the team responsible for providing military honors at veterans' funerals—a role he deeply valued as a meaningful way to honor their service and sacrifice.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Susan Till; his two sons, Michael Carvella (Knoxville, TN) and Jonathan Carvella (Spokane, WA); his two grandchildren, Cameron Carvella (Knoxville, TN) and Carissa Carvella (Princeton, IN); and his siblings, Darlene Geabon (Bemus Point), Bobbie Jean Stohl (Jamestown), and Anthony Carvella (Frewsburg).

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Mitchell Carvella (2003), and a brother, Don Roger Carvella (2013).

Family and friends are invited to gather from noon to 1 pm Monday, January 12, 2026, at Lind Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 1 pm.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Remains will be interred at Sunset Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.