Gary Dean Kole, 55, of Hollywood, MD died December 15, 2006 at his residence.

Born July 9, 1951, in Bayonne NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph John Kole and Blanche Virginia Grovesnor Kole.

Gary spent much of his youth as a musician, and opened for rock superstars such as Queen. As an adult, he enjoyed life in St. Mary's County, MD. For many years he worked at Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy and Aldridge Ford, and enjoyed the relationships he built with people at both places. Gary took great pleasure in spending time on the water, cruising the Bay and taking trips with his wife on their boat. He was also an avid EMRA driver and spent many weekends racing.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Kole, step- children, Jill Dodge of Austin, TX and Michael Dodge of California, MD, sister, Donna Hamill and her husband Bob of Underhill, VT. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jay and Ginny Kole.

All services are private.

Arrangements were made by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.