"I feel that Gary is one of the hardest working advocates for our town and county that there is. He and his wife, Marge, are kind, truly good people who have managed to continue working thanklessly and always have time for those in need."
Hazel Sherburne


For Gary's experience in government and the community click here



Coffee with Dad
It's not unusual to see Gary and his father sipping their morning coffee on Partition Street in Saugerties.


Gary Bischoff is a dedicated family man.
He has been married to Marge since 1968 to,a Teachers Aide at Woodstock Day School. In 1969, Gary and Marge moved to Saugerties, where they raised their family. They have two grown children, Cathie and Gary Jr.


Cathie is married to Brian Wood, and is a teacher, currently head of the Science Department at Rye Country Day School in Westchester County. Cathie and Brian live in Stamford, CT.
• Gary, Jr. is a Manager of a Clinical Systems development group at Merck Pharmaceutical in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Gary lives in Highland Mills, NY, and is an avid downhill cyclist.
The Twins...

Newly arrived

Hanging out in Saugerties
In January Gary went to China with his daughter and son in law to bring home their newly adopted lovely twins.


Now as doting grandparents Gary and Marge have made time for new interests and activities to participate in their lives.


It's not uncommon to see Gary holding one ( or both) of the girls at a community event on the weekend when his daughter's family makes a weekend visit!

Gary just recently returned from a trip to Ireland where his wife Marge's graduating class celebrated their 50th reunion. Gary contributed a story and photos from their trip nearly 30 years ago for the reunion publication that can be read here
Read Garys account of wind power in his Irish visit here


Four Generations


Gary is a busy guy, but he can always find the time to spend with his family.

On Friday November 24 2006 Gary, and his family gathered with friends at Dave's Coffee House in Saugerties to celebrate the birthday of Gary's father George happily celebrating his 93rd birthday.

Hats off to George!