Gary James Ramos, 66, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Lopes) Ramos for many years.

Born in Milford, CT, son of Irene (Fortes) Ramos and the late James Ramos, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.

Gary was a jazz drummer, avid music lover and enjoyed going to the Newport Jazz Festival. He was the percussionist for his family tradition of Canta Reis. Gary loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and was the life of every get together. Gary worked on the water for most of his life, first as a longshoreman and then as a first mate on the Portuguese Princess.  He most recently worked at Turk's Seafood in Mattapoisett and Cast Seaside Bites & Bar in Marion.

Survivors include his wife; his mother Irene Ramos; his daughter, Rosemary Williams and her husband Whynton of Mattapoisett; his siblings, David Ramos (Jill), Jeffrey Ramos (Jen), Marie Elena Almeida (Jay), Stephanie Ramos, and Mikela Riley; his precious grandchildren, Kymani, Kaimari, and Kamila Williams; several aunts, uncles and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members that he loved very much.

His Funeral will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 AM. Burial will take place privately at a later date. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 PM in the Funeral Home.