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Gary E Titus

Born on May 2, 1942 in Rockville Centre, New York
Passed on September 27, 2025 in Palm Bay, Florida

Gary E. Titus (83) of Palm Bay, Florida, entered into eternal rest on 9/27/25 peacefully, with his family by his side.

Born on May 2nd, 1942 in Rockville Centre, NY, Gary was the son of Arthur Titus and Dorothy Masterson. He was a resident of Great Neck and Patchogue. NY. He also resided in Wading River, and Barker, NY, and Satellite Beach, Florida.

Gary married Dorothea Dennis on July 15th, 1967. He and Dorothea had 3 Girls, who he nicknamed Pal, Princess, and Monster.

Gary was an English teacher for the Patchogue-Medford School District. He was known for his love of literature, which he shared with his students. He was a teacher to many, and he always exemplified patience and generosity.

Gary was a devoted husband, father, brother-in-law and grandfather.

Gary is survived by his spouse, Dorothea Dennis- Titus. His children, Stephanie Yancey (Nicholas Crutchley), Cynthia Hillman (Joseph Hillman), Jennifer Stadier ( Larry Stadier). He is also survived by his favorite Sister-in-Law, Christine Bronson (Robert Verheyn). Gary leaves behind several grandchildren including, Abigail Stadier-Lenihan (Jack Lenihan), Carly Hillman, Trent Hillman and Jorja Stadier.

A visitation will be held at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home (1010 Palmetto Ave, Melbourne, Florida, 32901 from 4 to 7 pm, on Thursday, October 2nd.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 10:30 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (5330 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay, Florida, 32905).

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Mary Lou Walters Giacobbe from Eastport wrote on October 3, 2025:
As I reflect on my Patchogue High School years, Mr. Titus is one of the teachers that I've always fondly remembered. He was a wonderful, compassionate teacher and I learned much from him. I'm so sad reading of his passing. May he rest in peace. He leaves behind a legacy of grateful students.
Debra Davidson from Lilburn wrote on September 30, 2025:
We knew Gary from Patchogue, particularly Carmen St / Rider Avenue. Gary (& Dee) raised amazing women who lovingly cared for our children. Rest in peace, Mr. Titus.
Ruthann LAGREGA from Holtsville wrote on September 30, 2025:
So sorry to hear of Mr. Titus had passed away. He was a wonderful teacher . I had him in Patchogue. I also met his beautiful wife while I was a patient at the clinic in patchogue. May he rest in eternal peace.
William Raynor. PMHS 1973 from Patchogue wrote on September 30, 2025:
PMHS student from the class of 73
Mary Dominick from North Tonawanda, NY wrote on September 29, 2025:
I’m so glad I got to know Gary and his family. I’ve laughed with them many times at the lake house in Somerset, NY I’m sure he’ll be thought of by many students and friends, who knew his laugh and remembered his smile.

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