He was at west Coast Kustoms show over the weekend and passed on Monday - Have not heard what happened. Godspeed Gary. Condolences to Cindy, Nick, Fabian and the rest of the family. EDIT - apparent Heart failure
I am really sorry to hear this. He was super creative and from wild to mild his cars had their own style. He and his family gave me nothing but respect and I'll always remember the Fioto Chopits for that. Prayers for the family. BO
Unbelievable, so sad to hear the news. Lifting up family and close friends in thoughts and prayers. God Bless! We're losing too many of the good ones so fast it seems.
3 Kustom Icons gone within 7mos…. . Will miss seeing ya around Gary, You definitely had a way with words and the magic with that metal. Condolences to whole Chopit (Fioto) Clan.
What a huge loss Gary was such a great guy with a lively spirit and talent were going to miss his smile and his East Coast attitude another true legend is gone. Laura and I have Cindy, Nick, Fabian in our thoughts. Gods speed Gary.
Another Creative Genius has passed- very sad Deepest Sympathies to his family and all who loved him - Rest in Peace Gary- you built some cool stuff
Never met him but heard the name and respected the work. RIP. If there's a hot rod heaven they just recruited one hell of a crew.
MY GOODNESS, What a body of work, truly talent, and a loss to everyone. !!!! So Sorry never met the man....
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