Gary Edward Grom, 59, of Valrico, died Jan. 25.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father.

Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a loyal fan of the New York Jets, New York Mets and New Jersey Devils.

Crom is survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara; children, Thomas and Noel; brothers, Kevin Sr. and Timothy; sister-in-laws, Jeanette and Maryann; goddaughter and niece, Diana; nieces and nephews, Kevin Jr., Timothy Jr., Cassandra and Melanie; and great-nieces, Sarah and Juliana.

There will be a visitation on Monday, Jan. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. at Nativity Catholic Church. He will be laid to rest at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park.