Alan Paul Vary

September 22, 1943 - February 9, 2022

Alan Paul Vary, 78, of Tallahassee, FL passed away on February 9th, 2022 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Providence, RI to the late Paul Vary and Ernestine (Sweet) Comire. He was also loved by stepmothers, the late Dorice Vary and Yvette Vary. Surviving are his wife of 56 years and best friend Diane (Tumidajski) Vary, the pride of his life son David Vary and wife Lori, beloved granddaughter Ashley Perez and husband Fernando. Also missing him are sisters-in-law Kathy Almeida, Debbie Betts (Chuck) and Sheila DeRitta, many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. In addition to parents, he was predeceased by brothers Kenneth Vary and Gary DeRitta and brother-in-law Jack Tumidajski. Alan was a Navy veteran, a member of the Pawtucket Police Department for 28 years and then retiring in 1998 as a detective. He was also a member of the USS Albany Association. Alan loved a day on the golf course and following all of his Boston sports teams. Bringing joy to his later years were his rescue pups, Baby Girl and Lucy. A celebration of Alan's life will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest at Tallahassee National Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to an animal rescue or soup kitchen of your choice. Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.