Gary Nosa

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Gary E. Nosa, 73, of Davenport, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport.  Burial will take place in the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home.  Gary died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Gary Edward Nosa was born on July 6, 1946 in Lexington, Kentucky, a son of Felix and Sallie (Ratcliff) Nosa.  He proudly served our country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War as a radio operator.  Gary was united in marriage to Pamela Moore on May 17, 1969 at Sts. Phillip and James Catholic Church, Grand Mound, Iowa.  Last May they celebrated 50 years of marriage and memories.

Gary retired from the Scott County Sherriff’s office where he had worked as a dispatcher for over 20 years.  Prior to that, he worked for LeFebure, a banking service operation.

Gary was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus #532, and enjoyed their golf and bowling leagues.  Gary had a great sense of humor, although he appeared gruff at times, he was a big teddy bear at heart.  He loved to travel with Pam and “occasional” trips to the casino!  Gary also loved his Steak ‘n Shake, where they knew him by name and had his coffee ready before he walked in. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VA Outreach Center or to the family.

Gary is survived by his wife, Pamela, Davenport; children and their spouses: Dan Nosa, Walcott, Todd (Tarra) Nosa, Bettendorf, and Sarah (Mark) Cervantes, Davenport; grandchildren: Nick, Alyssa, Glenn, Emily, Kaitlynn, Zachary, Landon, Maddie, Dallas, Alex, and Elias, with one on the way as well as a great-grandchild coming soon; brothers: Marchino “Rocky” Nosa, Colorado and John Nosa, Davenport.  He is also survived by his large extended Moore family and his travelling friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Nosa.  May they rest in peace.

The Nosa family would like to thank Genesis Hospice, especially angels Steph and Brianna, the Iowa City VA and its doctors, nurses, and staff, and his travelling spa lady for all the compassionate care they shared with Gary.