Gary Richard Pronechen, age 56, of Stratford, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Theresa (Kusha) Pronechen, Gary first graduated St. Michael's School, then, Stratford High. Gary lived and worked most of his life in Stratford. He was an engine rebuilder, one of which held a IHRA national record. In 1993 a two-vehicle accident, where he was not at fault, left him without the use of his legs and hands at age 30. He loved football Sundays with his friends and cruising the shopping malls in his wheelchair. Gary leaves behind his brothers, Michael, Richard, Wayne, his sister, Dawn, cousins, Judith Cosentino, Barbara Morgan and several other cousins and friends all who love him dearly. Despite being a quadriplegic for nearly half his life, Gary never complained about his fate.... Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 10:00 am meeting directly at Our lady of Peace Church 651 Stratford Road for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Monroe. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-7 pm in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.