Gary L. Bendekovic, 66, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Vero Beach, earned his wings to join our daughter, Leslie, in heaven on March 24, 2018. He graduated from New Brighton High School, "We are NBHS class of 1970." Gary retired from the USPS and was very involved in the APWU Union. In his earlier years, he loved to hunt and fish. He also loved refinishing older furniture and he built two homes in Florida. He was an avid Steelers and Pirates fan. He lived in Ocala half the year and the other half in Brookville, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Maureen (O'Neil) of over 45 years; two brothers, Tom (Diane), Plantation, Fla. and Tim (Elaine), Pensacola, Fla.; many extended family members and numerous lifelong friends. A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held in the near future.