RTO Mourns Conductor Gary Cherry, 56, from Coronavirus

Gary Cherry, an RTO Conductor, passed from the coronavirus on Easter Sunday. Tragically, he was the fourth member of his family to die from the virus.

Brother Cherry began his career with New York City Transit in 2009. He and his wife, Odette, were married for 40 years and were High School sweethearts. They had four children, three grandchildren, and a fourth grandchild who is due in one week who will unfortunately never be able to see her grandfather. He also leaves to mourn him a sister and three brothers.

He was a Mason and a longtime member of Lodge 47 in Brooklyn. He loved music, dancing, and sports, with football his favorite. His wife Odette told the union that “he was an all-out person, who everybody loved. He was a generous man. If he had a dime he’d split it with you into a nickel.”

Said RTO VP Eric Loegel: “Brother Cherry will be missed dearly by his loved ones, friends, and co-workers. Our hearts are heavy with his loss, and I wish the best for his family during these sad times.”