Gary John Whelan Sr

Gary John Whelan Sr, 67 of Raleigh passed away Monday January 12, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery. The family will greet friends starting at 1:00 pm Saturday before the funeral.

Gary was born in Boston, MA son of the late James Thomas Whelan and Jean Theresa Mullan Whelan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Whalen Sr. He enjoyed the beach, playing pool, golf, the Carolina Hurricanes and New England Patriots.

Mr. Whelan is survived by his children, Jessica Whelan, Blair Shelan, Reva Whelan, and Johnny Whelan Jr; siblings, Geanine W Eison (Jim) and Jim Whelan (Kristan).

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 4140 Parklake Ave Suite 515, Raleigh, NC 27612.