Gary Scott Pavis
January 8, 1953 – May 23, 2024
Gary Scott Pavis passed away in St Leonard, MD on May 23rd, 2024. Gary was born to Thomas John Pavis and Violet Virginia Pavis and resided in the neighborhood of Violetville in Baltimore City, MD.
Gary would graduate from Polytechnic Institute in 1971 and attend the University of Virginia and would obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering in 1975. Gary would also go on to receive a Masters in Engineering at Catholic University in 1979 and a Master of Business Administration in 2001. Gary started his nuclear career in 1975 with Baltimore Gas and Electric working in Baltimore and was transferred to Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant where he would remain until retirement. He also spent 3 years at 9 Mile Point working on a Power Upright project.
Gary was very involved in the community. He spent several years coaching boys basketball at Our Lady Star of the Sea School and later served as President of the Catholic Basketball league. Gary also coached several different soccer teams his sons were on. Gary was also active with the Calvert County Republican Party in the early 1990s and later became an election judge. When not volunteering, Gary spent time traveling with his wife and spending time with his family including his extended family in Pennsylvania. Gary was known for his friendly and outgoing personality as well as his love for sports. He would attend ball games with friends and family and was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan.
Gary is survived by his wife, Terri Pavis; brother, Tom (Rose) Pavis; children, Scott (Kristi) Pavis, Jeffery Pavis, Andrew Pavis, and Catherine Pavis; grandsons, Ethan Pavis and Nathan Pavis; and niece, Laurie (Jeremy) Olds.
Visitation
Friday, May 31, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 1, 2024
10:00 AM
Interment
- Burial
Contributions
American Cancer Society
405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220
800-227-2345
Condolences
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24 May 2024
1:32pm
Terri, am sorry to hear that Gary has left this earth to join God’s Angels. He was a good man. My sympathy to you and your family.
City
Port Charlotte
State
Florida
24 May 2024
4:16pm
Our hearts are broken!
Gary will forever be in our hearts. Will miss his humor and Groucho Marx impersonations!!!!
Terri and family we love you all. Our prayers are with everyone.
Love,
Greg and Mary Kay
City
Baltimore
State
MD
24 May 2024
6:15pm
My dear cousin, a giant in the crowd, who could not love him, the gift of gab, ageless to all, a great communicator. His driving spirit and love of family encouraged we cousins to gather together in blissful harmony. Gary, with the piercing blue eyes, you will be remembered for many things but for me, especially the gifts of love and respect you have given to our family. Rest in peace dear one.
Kathie Feldman Dermott
City
Mechanicsburg
State
PA
24 May 2024
10:21pm
Terri and family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Gary’s passing. I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to work for Gary for 7 years at CCNPP. He was a good man and his fun personality was contagious.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tori Mayor
City
Leonardtown
State
Md
25 May 2024
8:43am
My uncle was a shining example of family values, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who brought endless joy to those around him with his dry wit and fondness for the Three Stooges.
City
Hanover
State
MD
25 May 2024
7:12pm
Terri and family,
What a wonderful gift it is to have known your wonderful husband and dad! Gary made the world a better and happier place with his many talents and it’s such a loss to all who knew and loved him.
Steven, Donna and Jerry
City
Lusby
State
Md
26 May 2024
7:14am
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary had such a great sense of humor. I can remember the clock that he had in his office at Calvert Cliffs – which was either numbered backwards or ran backwards. His laugh was truly infectious. He was such a great person and manager.
City
Nottingham
State
PA
26 May 2024
4:20pm
Terri and family, my sincere condolences to you all , prayers for strength, peace and comfort, sending love n hugs to you all
Sincerely
Terry Pirner and KJ Nelson
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
26 May 2024
7:16pm
Terri and family. We are sorry for your loss. I worked with Gary for 30 years, coached basketball with him at OLSS, went on several cruises with him, and had many breakfasts with him. We will always remember his humor and critical discussions. Our prayers are with you and the family. Jim and Gerry Snyder
City
St. Leonard
State
Maryland
27 May 2024
12:24pm
Gary cannot you are no longer with us. First Engineer I met when came to CCNPP. Mr Three Stooges with a clock that ran backwards.
Will miss you my friend.
City
Oswego
State
NY
28 May 2024
2:06pm
So sorry to hear this. I worked with Gary over our years at CCNPP. Kelly and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Pavis family. Wes and Kelly.
City
Hollywood
State
MD
29 May 2024
9:36am
Pavis Family,
We will forever be grateful for Gary’s willingness to jump in as needed and dedication to OLSS and SMYBL. On and off the basketball court he was a shining example of Christian values and love. His smile and firm hand shakes were always so welcoming. Gary had such a professional respectful presence. Knowing he was behind us gave us strength and encouragement in the bb league. May his family feel that same strength and encouragement during this difficult time. Gary was a good man. He will be missed. Thank you Terry and Pavis family for supporting his passion as he volunteered so many hours to lessen the burden for others. We appreciate each of you as well as Gary. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Gladys Nehf-OLSS-SMYBL
City
St Leonard
State
MD
28 May 2024
8:01pm
My sincere condolences to the Pavis family. Gary was certainly an unforgettable man. Always positive and upbeat professional no matter the situation. Proud to have been a colleague and friend. May GOD Bless Gary and the Pavis family.
City
Solomons
State
Maryland
29 May 2024
9:48am
Terri and family: My deepest sympathies on your loss. Gary was a great person to work for, and a good friend. His generosity, sense of humor, and positive outlook will be missed.
City
Solomons
State
MD
29 May 2024
10:25am
My sincere condolences to Terry and family. The family, community and CCNPP family has truly lost a “great guy.”
Having met and befriended Pavis in the 80’s, he could always give me something to laugh at. We worked a lot of long hours but they were never dull. He kept us all entertained, always with a story to share or a Groucho impersonation. Having known him for all these years, was a blessing. Gary was devoted to his family and his community and “good Ole Ma Gas” with a strong work ethic. He truly earned his angel wings!
City
Leonardtown
State
Md
30 May 2024
6:41pm
My deepest condolences to Terry and your family.
I first knew Gary professionally at CCNPP and later as a personal friend. His intelligence and good humor was ever present.
Gary will be sorely missed.
Larry Tucker
City
Wilmington
State
NC
30 May 2024
6:47pm
Condolences to Gary’s family and friends. Gary was always telling stories, and joking no matter where he was, or the activity taking place. I first met Gary when he worked in Baltimore, and was glad to see that he moved to Calvert County when he join us at CCNPP. Then we even got together at Nine Mile Point. Gary was the life of the party, and a friend to everyone wherever he went. Gary will be missed at our CCNPP Retiree Luncheons.
City
Owings
State
Maryland
31 May 2024
10:27am
My deepest condolences on the loss of Gary. I knew Gary from working at Calvert Cliffs. He was always very kind, and he could even be quite a comedian at times! May he rest in peace.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
31 May 2024
12:54pm
My condolences and heartfelt sadness. Gary was such a fun person to work for, and he made coming to work at the plant fun. He could always cheer me up. I will miss him!
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
31 May 2024
2:12pm
I am very sorry for your loss. Gary was respected by a lot of students at the tutoring center. I knew him since last summer, and he always had a smile on his face. He was very cheerful with a great attitude. He cared deeply for the students’ learning, helping them to succeed in school. He will be missed!
City
Avenue
State
Maryland
1 Jun 2024
2:24pm
Terri, Andrew and family,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy. It was a pleasure to know Gary during our OLSS years together! We are sincerely sorry for your loss. May God bless you all during this most difficult time.
City
Port Republic
State
Md
4 Jun 2024
12:25pm
Gary was one of the few people that made working backshifts somewhat bearable. My condolences to his family. RIP, teammate.
City
Graysville
State
TN
18 Jun 2024
1:50pm
Heartfelt sympathies to Terri and family for your loss. I first met Gary at Nine Mile Point in the early 2000’s, and later in Baltimore and Calvert Cliffs, and we quickly bonded over the Orioles as well as support of the nuclear stations. I will always smile in remembering the many great conversations we had over the years, and I am grateful to have known him.
City
Annapolis
State
MD
Sort Comments
Terri, am sorry to hear that Gary has left this earth to join God’s Angels. He was a good man. My sympathy to you and your family.
Our hearts are broken!
Gary will forever be in our hearts. Will miss his humor and Groucho Marx impersonations!!!!
Terri and family we love you all. Our prayers are with everyone.
Love,
Greg and Mary Kay
My dear cousin, a giant in the crowd, who could not love him, the gift of gab, ageless to all, a great communicator. His driving spirit and love of family encouraged we cousins to gather together in blissful harmony. Gary, with the piercing blue eyes, you will be remembered for many things but for me, especially the gifts of love and respect you have given to our family. Rest in peace dear one.
Kathie Feldman Dermott
Terri and family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Gary’s passing. I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to work for Gary for 7 years at CCNPP. He was a good man and his fun personality was contagious.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tori Mayor
My uncle was a shining example of family values, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who brought endless joy to those around him with his dry wit and fondness for the Three Stooges.
Terri and family,
What a wonderful gift it is to have known your wonderful husband and dad! Gary made the world a better and happier place with his many talents and it’s such a loss to all who knew and loved him.
Steven, Donna and Jerry
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary had such a great sense of humor. I can remember the clock that he had in his office at Calvert Cliffs – which was either numbered backwards or ran backwards. His laugh was truly infectious. He was such a great person and manager.
Terri and family, my sincere condolences to you all , prayers for strength, peace and comfort, sending love n hugs to you all
Sincerely
Terry Pirner and KJ Nelson
Terri and family. We are sorry for your loss. I worked with Gary for 30 years, coached basketball with him at OLSS, went on several cruises with him, and had many breakfasts with him. We will always remember his humor and critical discussions. Our prayers are with you and the family. Jim and Gerry Snyder
Gary cannot you are no longer with us. First Engineer I met when came to CCNPP. Mr Three Stooges with a clock that ran backwards.
Will miss you my friend.
So sorry to hear this. I worked with Gary over our years at CCNPP. Kelly and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Pavis family. Wes and Kelly.
Pavis Family,
We will forever be grateful for Gary’s willingness to jump in as needed and dedication to OLSS and SMYBL. On and off the basketball court he was a shining example of Christian values and love. His smile and firm hand shakes were always so welcoming. Gary had such a professional respectful presence. Knowing he was behind us gave us strength and encouragement in the bb league. May his family feel that same strength and encouragement during this difficult time. Gary was a good man. He will be missed. Thank you Terry and Pavis family for supporting his passion as he volunteered so many hours to lessen the burden for others. We appreciate each of you as well as Gary. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Gladys Nehf-OLSS-SMYBL
My sincere condolences to the Pavis family. Gary was certainly an unforgettable man. Always positive and upbeat professional no matter the situation. Proud to have been a colleague and friend. May GOD Bless Gary and the Pavis family.
Terri and family: My deepest sympathies on your loss. Gary was a great person to work for, and a good friend. His generosity, sense of humor, and positive outlook will be missed.
My sincere condolences to Terry and family. The family, community and CCNPP family has truly lost a “great guy.”
Having met and befriended Pavis in the 80’s, he could always give me something to laugh at. We worked a lot of long hours but they were never dull. He kept us all entertained, always with a story to share or a Groucho impersonation. Having known him for all these years, was a blessing. Gary was devoted to his family and his community and “good Ole Ma Gas” with a strong work ethic. He truly earned his angel wings!
My deepest condolences to Terry and your family.
I first knew Gary professionally at CCNPP and later as a personal friend. His intelligence and good humor was ever present.
Gary will be sorely missed.
Larry Tucker
Condolences to Gary’s family and friends. Gary was always telling stories, and joking no matter where he was, or the activity taking place. I first met Gary when he worked in Baltimore, and was glad to see that he moved to Calvert County when he join us at CCNPP. Then we even got together at Nine Mile Point. Gary was the life of the party, and a friend to everyone wherever he went. Gary will be missed at our CCNPP Retiree Luncheons.
My deepest condolences on the loss of Gary. I knew Gary from working at Calvert Cliffs. He was always very kind, and he could even be quite a comedian at times! May he rest in peace.
My condolences and heartfelt sadness. Gary was such a fun person to work for, and he made coming to work at the plant fun. He could always cheer me up. I will miss him!
I am very sorry for your loss. Gary was respected by a lot of students at the tutoring center. I knew him since last summer, and he always had a smile on his face. He was very cheerful with a great attitude. He cared deeply for the students’ learning, helping them to succeed in school. He will be missed!
Terri, Andrew and family,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy. It was a pleasure to know Gary during our OLSS years together! We are sincerely sorry for your loss. May God bless you all during this most difficult time.
Gary was one of the few people that made working backshifts somewhat bearable. My condolences to his family. RIP, teammate.
Heartfelt sympathies to Terri and family for your loss. I first met Gary at Nine Mile Point in the early 2000’s, and later in Baltimore and Calvert Cliffs, and we quickly bonded over the Orioles as well as support of the nuclear stations. I will always smile in remembering the many great conversations we had over the years, and I am grateful to have known him.