Gary A. Hnyla, Jr., 37, a lifetime resident of Pasadena, and a part time resident of Columbia, died suddenly on January 16, 2012 at his home.

He was born on April 12, 1974, at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, to Mary (nee Dean) and Gary Hnyla, Sr. After graduating from Archbishop Spalding High School, he joined the US Army, serving from 1992 to 1996 in the military police. He then worked for the US government as an information technology specialist in Virginia, living part time in Columbia to be closer to work. He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Friends of Hancock’s Resolution, was a big Ravens fan and movie buff, enjoyed woodworking, and loved being with his family.

He predeceased by his grandparents: Dee and Jerry Hnyla, and Cleo and Charles Dean.

He is survived by his two sisters: Kim Ireland and Donna McCallister, both of Pasadena; two uncles: David Dean, of Carroll County, and Thomas Hnyla, of Pasadena; his aunt Gail Hirbig, of Pasadena; three nieces: Melissa Ireland, Natalie McCallister, and Kaydence Moore; and four nephews: James Ireland, Jr., Nathan and Nicolas McCallister, and Keith Moore, Jr.

Family requests friends visit on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday evening at 7:30 PM during the evening visitation. Please be quiet when entering if you arrive between 7:30 and 8 PM during the service. Feel free to express your condolences online here as well.