Blair “Buzz” Gingrich, Age 86, died August 26, 2018. Buzz was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to The Villages (Orange Blossom Gardens) in 1987.
He was employed by USF&G Life Insurance Co as a Life Insurance/Sales and Marketing Consultant with 32 years of service. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, he was a member of the Harrisburg Symphony and played in dance bands since high school. As a member of “The Blue Notes” here in Florida, he played at Katie Bells on Sunday nights for over 5 years as well performing at various clubs and retirement communities from Georgia to South Florida. He was a member of Leesburg Masonic Lodge #58 and the Scottish Rite Consistory of Harrisburg. He was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Sunrise Choir at Morrison. Buzz played mixed doubles tennis at Paradise Courts for many years and also played a lot of executive golf.
Buzz is survived by his wife, Helen; sons William (Harrisburg, PA) and Alex (Portland, ME); daughters Dana Beaman (Virginia Beach, VA) and Leanne ‘Rusty” Widenhofer (Virginia Beach, VA). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held for Buzz at Morrison United Methodist Church on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748 or a Hospice of your choice.
